A festival of Burns activities announced
A new programme of events are being planned in Ayr for January to celebrate Burns Night as part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals.
The winner of Robert Burns Humanitarian Award announced on Wednesday, January 22. This award is presented annually around the time of Robert Burns’ birthday to a group or individual who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole, through self- sacrifice, selfless service, hands- on charitable or volunteer work, or other acts.
Burns on the Beach will headline the Burns Hame Toun programme on Friday January 24 from 7pm to 10.00pm. The family friendly free event will take place at the pier end of Ayr beach. Five unique sound and light installations will light up our coastal assets including Ayr Pier, The Watchful Boat, Ayr beach and the promenade path. There will be a beach bonfire to create that cosy, winter beach vibe. The evening will conclude with a special burning Burns finale to the sound of authentic Scottish tribal band Clanadonia, at 9.30pm.
Free parking, including coach parking, is available at the nearby Cromwell Road car park. Overflow parking is available along parts of the esplanade or at the far end of the beach at Blackburn car park.
Burns Gala Day is being held on Saturday January 25 from 10am to 4pm the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. This is a free family event that celebrates Burns Day with a series of carnival games with a fun Scottish twist. . From 7pm you can enjoy a ceilidh at the ` Burns Beer Hall’, with haggis, neeps, tatties and dancing! Tickets are £ 12.50 for adults and £ 8.50 for children. The following morning from 10.30am, you can enjoy a Burns brunch with live performances and traditional food. Tickets are available from nts. org. uk A selection of the installations will be available to view on Saturday 25 and Sunday January 26 from 7pm - 10pm. The first Burns Hame Toun Folk Festival takes place on Sunday January 26 from 1pm - 11pm. Head into Ayr Town Centre and enjoy some fantastic musical and folk entertainment from the venue.