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Burns An' A' That Festival

Categorised in: West central
Iconic image of Burns

Between the 17 and 24 May the ‘Burns An’ A’ That’ festival, billed as a showcase for the best of talent in Scotland, will be taking place. Recent press reports have been critical of the fact that ‘Status Quo’ would top the bill at the festival with many people left scratching their heads as to the connection between Status Quo, other acts and Burns and the Scots language. There are many events during the festival with the common factor being that they will take place in ‘Burns country’, though there are just a few Burns and Scots-related events. During this period the town of Tarboltin intends to commemorate the seven years Burns lived in the town, with music, poems and songs. Nothing has so far been set in stone so those with an interest should contact ‘Burns Auld Tarbowtin’ on 01290 551 100. Paintings by the artist Alexander Goudie will form an exhibition telling the tale of Tam O Shanter at Rozelle House, Rozelle Park, Ayr, each day 19-24 May, 10am-5pm. Entry is free. In addition there will be a ‘Robert Burns Pride and Passion’ exhibition at Carnegie Library, Ayr, showing 19-31 May, 9am-7.30pm. This will tell the story of the life of Burns and has been assembled by the people at the National Library of Scotland. To learn more please contact: 01290 551 100. Lastly, staff from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies will be holding a panel discussion entitled ‘The Robert Burns Conspiracies’ at the Burns National Heritage Park, Alloway, beginning at 7pm on 20 May. Tickets for this event cost £3. For more details please phone 01292 443 700 or enquire with the Burns Festival Office on 01292 612 477.