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West End Festival Walks
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The WEF's programme of guided walks includes something on almost every day of the festival, focusing mainly on the architecture and heritage of the area, from a graveyard stroll and a tour of the best tenements in town, to a cinema-themed walk taking in purpose built halls and the peculiarly Scottish 'back court' theatres. Advance tickets – which will also tell you where the walks start – can be bought from Barrets Newsagent, Byres Road. Part of the West End Festival.
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4 Jun 7pm
Local historian and artist Kenneth Burns leads a tour of the area north of the River Kelvin. 		West End, Glasgow
22 Jun 7pm
Kenneth Burns offers 'An Artist's View of the West End' in this penultimate walk of the series. 		West End, Glasgow
Ayrshire Burns Brightly
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A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless.
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31 May–3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, South Ayrshire
Bought and Sold for English Gold
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Museum director Nat Edwards revisits Scotland's ill-fated Darien scheme.
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1 Jul 2pm Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
A Conversation with Tony Black
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Critically-acclaimed writer Tony is apparently Irvine Welsh's favourite crime novelist. Today he talks about his first Ayr-set novel The Storm Without.
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1 Jun 12.30pm
Part of Burns an' a' That. 		Council Chambers, Ayr
Restoring Burns
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Illustrated talk about how to conserve sculptures, including discussion of the recent restoration of the Highland Mary and Robert Burns statue in the Bathgate Partnership Centre Garden. Ages 14+. Booking is essential.
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31 May 7pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: Guided Tours
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Join expert guides for a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum or cottage.
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7 Apr–7 Oct Sat & Sun 10.30am–3.30pm
Tours of the museum depart hourly (half past the hour) and last 30 minutes. 		Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
7 Apr–7 Oct Sat & Sun 11am–4pm
Tours of the cottage depart hourly, on the hour, and last 30 minutes. 		Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: Highlight Talks
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In-depth talks on a variety of topics relating to the life and times of Robert Burns.
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4 Apr–3 Oct Wed 3pm Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
Robert Burns: Not in My Name
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Linked by a video narrative the radical subversive poetry of Robert Burns, the dangerous stuff he couldn't put his name to during his lifetime, is performed by poet Kevin Williamson. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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30 May 6pm Burns Cottage, Alloway
Robert Fergusson and the Periodical Press
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Dr Rhona Brown talks about the influence of Scottish writer Robert Fergusson on Burns' own life and work.
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3 Jun 2pm Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
Scottish Folklore and Traditions
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Insight into the traditions and culture of Scotland in the time of Burns, with folklorist Dr Margaret Bennett.
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5 Aug 2pm Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
The Twa Ayrshire Laddies: Bozzy and Rabbie
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James Boswell and Robert Burns lived just miles from each other, but embodied different brands of writing and cultural significance. William Zachs takes a closer look at each of the men to see how their similarities – and differences – set them apart. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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31 May 1pm Loudoun Hall, Ayr

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