Burns Monument Celebration

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Join the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in the gardens on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July as they celebrate two hundred years of Burns Monument!

About Burns Monument Celebration

Listed Under Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events / History Events / Outdoor Events / Summer Holiday Events / Talks and Lectures Events / Workshops Events

Saturday 1st July
Seed Planting - Meet our Head Gardener, Luke Sargent to plant your very own mini wildflower gardens.
Garden Tours - Volunteer guides will lead you around the garden telling you the key facts on Burns Monument and the history behind the magnificent building.
Burns Bachelors' Performers - Enjoy songs, poetry and clatter from the finest Burns performers in the circuit. Performances will take place between 12 noon-2 pm.
Birds of Prey - KG Hawks will be in the gardens to meet our visitors. Will you be brave enough to hold one of the birds with the stunning backdrop of Brig o Doon?
Children's Trail - Join our children's fun trail around the gardens. Trail sheets can be collected from the Monument Shop.
History Trail - Travel back in time when you wander around the gardens. Find our history boards to see how the garden has developed over the years.

Sunday 2nd July
Garden Tours - Volunteer guides will lead you around the garden telling you the key facts on Burns Monument and the history behind the magnificent building.
Children's Trail - Join our children's fun trail around the gardens. Trail sheets can be collected from the Monument Shop.
History Trail - Travel back in time when you wander around the gardens. Find our history boards to see how the garden has developed over the years.
Robertson Room Highlight Talk with NTS Head Gardener, Luke Sargent from 1pm - 2 pm
Robertson Room Highlight Talk with Kinlay Laidlaw, Building Surveyor of Laidlaw Associates from 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Booking required for Highlight Talks only. Event will run from 11am - 4pm each day, timed events are listed above.

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Other Events at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Talks and Lectures

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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