| Date and Time | Event Details | Venue | Price | Suitability |
Sunday 25th May 2008
3pm | Bonnie Charlie's No' Awa by The Dalriada Fencibles
The Dalriada Fencibles present a stirring tale of the Jacobites and 'Bonnie Charlie'. | Tam o'Shanter Experience | Adult - £6 Concession - £4 | All Welcome |
Saturday 24th May, 2008
2.30 - 4pm | Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Tam o'Shanter Experience while being entertained by the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. | Tam o'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thursday 22nd May, 2008
Supper 7 - 8pm
Performance 8 - 10pm | An Evening with Borealis
Enjoy an evening with Borealis, the five piece band who specialise in creating and performing unique interpretations of the songs of Robert Burns in a fusion of jazz, classical, folk and blues. Ticket to include supper. | Tam o'Shanter Experience | £9.95 | All Welcome |
Sunday 18th May, 2008
2.30pm & 3.30pm | Ayrshire Philharmonic Society
A chance to enjoy the Ayrshire Philharmonic Concert Party perform in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam o'Shanter Restaurant. | Tam o'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 17th May, 2008
2pm | Burns an' a' That Festival Opening Event
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at the opening event and press launch of this year's festival. There will be a rendition of Tam o'Shanter by Karen Dunbar, a performance of 'A Man's A Man for A'That!' followed by a performance from the Young Burnsian of the Year, Euan McCall, with the finale from The Celtic Spirit Pipes & Drums. | Burns Cottage | Adult - £4
Concession - £2.50 | All Welcome |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8th - 17th April 2008
10.30 - 12pm & 2 - 3.30pm | Get Creative! Kids Easter Arts & Crafts
Get creative this Easter with arts & crafts workshops for children aged 6 - 12. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment on 01292 443700. Programme available on request. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 | Children |
Sunday 23rd March 2008
2 - 4pm | Easter Sunday Special
Enjoy an afternoon cream tea with waitress service in the delightful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. To book call 01292 443700 | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6.95 | All Welcome |
Thursday 24th January, 2008
7 for 7.30pm - 10.30pm | Burns Night
What better way to celebrate the works of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 4 course dinner with entertainment from Borealis and guest speakers, Ian Lyell and Lorna Kerr. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
Any day
Any time | Children's Birthday Parties
Why not hold your child's birthday party at the unique venue of the Burns National Heritage Park. We can offer a set meal or finger buffet for £5 per head. Hire of Discover Burns Theatre - £25. Free hire for groups consisting of 20 or more children. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 per head + £25 hire fee | Children |
Saturday 8th - Sunday 23rd December, 2007
12 - 2.30pm | Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a traditional festive lunch specially prepared from local produce in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam o'Shanter Restaurant. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Various menus available | All Welcome |
Saturday 15th & 22nd December, 2007
3 - 4.30pm | Alloway Ladies WRI Choir
The Alloway Ladies WRI Choir will return again this Christmas by popular demand to perform in the restaurant. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
10th - 14th, 17th - 21st & 23rd December, 2007
2 - 3pm | Musical Recitals
Come and sample our speciality coffees & home baking in the Tam o'Shanter Experience Restaurant while being entertained by Catherine Overdyking, our resident pianist. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Sunday 16th December, 2007
3 - 4.30pm | Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Tam o'Shanter Experience while being entertained by the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December, 2007
3pm & 4pm | Ayrshire Philharmonic Society
A rare chance to enjoy the Ayrshire Philharmonic Society Concert Party perform in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam o'Shanter Restaurant. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Wednesday 5th December, 2007
6 - 9pm | Christmas Extravaganza
Why not join us at our 10% discount shopping evening and take this opportunity to browse our extensive range of both traditional and contemporary gifts in relaxing surroundings. Alloway Primary School Choir will be performing in the restaurant during the evening and light refreshments can be purchased. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thursday 22nd November, 2007
6 - 9pm | Christmas Extravaganza
Why not join us at our 10% discount shopping evening with tastings and a demonstration from Marion Kane of Ayrshire Makers. We have a wide range of exclusive Christmas decorations and gift ideas, you'll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a complimentary mince pie while you browse in relaxed & welcoming surroundings. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thurday 25th October
6.30 - 8.00pm | Hallowe'en Spectacular
Join Magic Malky for an evening of spooky fun & ghoulish games at our Hallowe'en Spectacular. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6 | All Welcome |
Tuesdays & Thursdays,24th July - 9th August
10.30am - 12pm | Get Creative! Kids Arts & Crafts
Get creative this summer with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6 - 12. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £4.50 | Children |
Saturday 18th August
2 - 2.45pm | Basque Dance Group
A rare chance to see this group of 30 young people from the Basquie area of Spain perform. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
28th & 29th July, 18th & 19th August
10am - 5pm | Bouncy Castles
Relax & enjoy a coffee while your children have fun on our bouncy castle. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £1 for 15 minutes | Children |
Sunday 22 July, 2007
12 - 5pm | Family Fun Day
Come and experience a day of family fun at the Burns National Heritage Park. Enjoy two different shows by Uncle Billy, Dunaskin Doon Band, face painting, bouncy castle & slide, meet the fire brigade and much more. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | All Welcome |
Sunday 27th May, 2007
3pm - 5pm | '1707 an' a' that!
Enjoy a brief synopsis from The Dalriada Fencibles of Scotland's history from the rise from the sea of the Torridon Mountains through to The Union of the Parliaments in 1707 and beyond. How all this affected our poets and songsters, particularly Robert Burns and how he kept the name of our culture burning in the uncertain days of the 18th Century. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6 | All Welcome |
Thursday 24th May
7.30 for 8pm - 10pm | An Evening with Borealis
Enjoy an evening with Borealis, the five piece band who specialise in creating and performing unique interpretations of the songs of Robert Burns in a fusion of jazz, classical, folk and blues. Guests for the evening include 'Ayres and Graces' and Bobby McCallum.
A High Tea menu is available on the evening from 5 - 7pm with a Supper Menu also being served between 7 & 8.30pm. To find out more or to book please contact Shona on 01292 443700 or e-mail info@burnsheritagepark.com .
SOLD OUT | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Adult - £3 Concession - £2 | All Welcome |
3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th April
10.30am - 12pm & 2pm - 3.30pm | Get Creative! Kids Arts & Crafts
Get creative this Easter with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6 - 12 years. Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £4.50 | Children |
Every day
2 - 4.30pm | Afternoon Cream Tea
Enjoy an afternoon cream tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant.
Selection of sandwiches, homemade scones, fresh cream cakes, bottomless pot of tea.
| Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6.95 | All Welcome |
Thursday 25th January, 2007
7 for 7.30pm | Burns Night
What better way to celebrate the works of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 5 course dinner with the Bachelors Club Entertainers accompanied by the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. A full bar will be available | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
9th - 23rd December, 2006
12 - 2pm | Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a four-course festive lunch specially prepared from local produce in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam o'Shanter Experience Restaurant. A full bar is available. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | 2 Courses - £16.95, 3 Courses - £18.95 | All Welcome |
11th - 15th & 18th - 22nd December, 2006
2 -3pm | Musical Recital
Catherine Overdyking, our resident pianist, will be entertaining customers in the Tam o'Shanter Restaurant with her rendition of many well loved tunes. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Sunday 10th & 17th December, 2006
3 - 4.30pm | Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Concert
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Tam o'Shanter Experience listening to the talented musicians of the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 9th & 16th December
3 - 4.30pm | Alloway Church Choir Recitals
Come & sample our speciality coffees & home baking in the Tam o'Shanter Experience Restaurant while being entertained by Alloway Church Choir. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 9th December, 2006
4.30 - 6pm | Christmas Children's Party
Join Uncle Billy for a fun filled Christmas party with a special appearance from Santa. Each child will receive a gift. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 | Children |
Wednesday 6th December, 2006
5.30 - 9pm | Christmas Extravaganza Evening
Why not join us at our 10% discount Shopping Evening with a performance from Alloway School Choir.We have a wide range of exclusive Christmas decorations and gift ideas, you'l be spoilt for choice. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thursday 30th November, 2006
5.30 - 9pm | Christamas Extravaganza
Enjoy Christmas shopping in style with 10% off our full range of gifts and a complimentary glass of wine and mincemeat pie for every customer. If you are looking for inspiration there will be a Christmas dessert demonstration at 7pm and a Christmas decoration demonstration at 8pm. High teas are available on the evening and we would recommend that places for both the demonstations and high tea are booked in advance. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thursday 23rd November, 2006
5.30 - 9pm | Christamas Extravaganza
Enjoy Christmas shopping in style with 10% off our full range of gifts and a complimentary glass of wine and mincemeat pie for every customer. If you are looking for inspiration there will be a floral art demonstration at 7pm and a present wrapping and cracker demonstration at 8pm. High teas are available on the evening and we would recommend that places for both the demonstations and high tea are booked in advance. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Monday 30th October, 2006
6.30 - 8pm | Hallowe'en Party
Join Uncle Billy for an evening of spooky fun and ghoulish games at the Tam o'Shanter Hallowe'en Party. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6 | Children |
Sunday 6th August, 2006
12 - 5pm | Family Fun Day
Come and experience a day of family fun at the Burns National Heritage Park. Enjoy two different shows by Uncle Billy, face painting, bouncy castles, tastings, meet the Fire Brigade and much more. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | All Welcome |
Sunday 16 April, 2006
12 - 2pm | Easter Lunch
Celebrate Easter by booking a superb 2 or 3 course lunch served in our delightful Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. Bookings are now being taken | Tam O'Shanter Experience | 2 courses - £11.95 3 courses - £14.95 | All Welcome |
4th, 6th, 11th & 13th April
10.30am - 12pm | Get Creative! Kids Arts and Crafts
Get creative this Easter with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6-12. Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £4.50 | Children |
Thursday 19th January, 2006
7 for 7.30pm | Burns Night
What better way to celebrate the works of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 5 course dinner with the Bachelors Club Entertainers accompanied by the Ayr Fiddle Orchestra. A full bar will be available. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
8th - 23rd December
12 - 2pm | Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a four course festive lunch specially prepared from local produce in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. A full bar is available. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | 3 courses - £16.95
2 courses - £14.95 | All Welcome |
15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 22nd & 23rd December, 2005
1.30-3pm | Musical Recitals
Come and sample our speciality coffees and home baking in the Tam O'Shanter Experience Restaurant while being entertained by Catherine Overdyking, our resident pianist. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
9th & 10th November, 2005
5.30 - 8.30pm | Christmas Extravaganza Evenings
Why not join us at our 10% discount shopping evenings with special events arranged throughout. We have a wide range of exclusive Christmas decorations and gift ideas, you'll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a festive glass of wine and mincemeat pie with our compliments while you browse in relaxed & welcoming surroundings. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Thursday 27 October, 2005
6.30pm - 8.30pm | Halloween Party
Join Uncle Billy for an evening of spooky fun and ghoulish games at the Tam O' Shanter Halloween Party. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Children -£6/ Food available for accompanying adults - £2.50 per person | All Welcome |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
19th July - 11 August
10.30am - 12 noon | Get Creative! Kids Arts and Crafts
Get creative this summer with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6-12.Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | From £3.50 | Children |
Sunday 24th July,2005
12 - 5pm | Family Fun day
Come and experience a day of family fun at the Burns National Heritage Park. Enjoy two different shows by Uncle Billy, face painting, bouncy castle, teddy parachuting, tastings and much more. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | All Welcome |
18th - 22 July, 2005
11.15, 12.15, 1.15, 2.15 & 3.15 | Fred Freeman & Ian Bruce Performances
Come along and watch this critically acclaimed duo perform some of Burns' best loved songs with a short presentation on Scotland's National Bard. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2 | All Welcome |
Thursday 27th January, 2005
7 for 7.30pm | Burns Night
What better way to celebrate the works of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 5 course dinner with toasts, recitals and entertainment. A full bar will be available. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
Any Day
| Children's Birthday Parties
Why not hold your child's birthday party at the unique venue of the Burns National Heritage Park. We can offer a set meal or finger buffet for £4.50 per head.In addition, we can provide a birthday cake from £10 and goodie bags for £1.50 per bag. Hire of Discover Burns Theatre - £25. Free hire for groups consisting of 20 or more children. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | Children |
9th - 24th December 2004
12-2pm | Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a four course festive lunch specially prepared from local produce in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. A children's menu and full bar are available. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £14.95 | All Welcome |
13th - 17th & 20th -24th December, 2004
3-4pm | Musical Recitals
Come and sample our speciality coffees and home baking in the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant while being entertained by Catherine Overdyking, our resident pianist. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December, 2004
3-4.15pm | Ayrshire Voices
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Tam O'Shanter Experience listening to the beautiful sound of Ayrshire Voices under the expert musical dierection of Raymond Bramwell. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
24th & 25th November, 2004
5.30-8.30pm | Christmas Extravaganza Evenings
Why not join us at our 10% discount shopping evenings.We have a wide range of exclusiive Christmas decorations and gift ideas, you'll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a festive glass of wine with our compliments and browse at your leisure in relaxed and welcoming surroundings. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
27th October and 28th October 2004
6.30pm - 8pm | Hallowe'en Kids Party
Treat your kids to a traditional Hallowe'en party, with food, fancy-dress competition, traditional games and spooky stories in a real haunted kirkyard to be held at the Tam O'Shanter Experience. Book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 | All Welcome |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
20th July - 12th August
10.30am - 12 noon | Get Creative! Kids Arts and Crafts
Get creative this summer with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6-12. Price includes all materials. Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £3 | Children |
2nd,4th & 5th June
Performances at 1, 2 & 3pm | Tales and Blethers with Betty Davidson
Why not visit Burns Cottage and see the excellent performance by Val Parsley as Betty Davidson. Each performance lasts half an hour. | Burns Cottage | Free of charge | All Welcome |
Friday 4th June, 2004
7 for 7.30pm | Burns Supper
What better way to celebrate the works of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 5 course dinner with toasts, recitals and entertainment.
A full bar will be available. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
6th, 8th, 13th & 15th April
10.30am - 12pm | Children's Craft Workshops
Get creative this Easter with craft workshops for children aged 6-12 years old. Price includes all materials. Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700 | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £3 | Children |
Good Friday - Easter Monday
9th - 12th April
9.30am - 5.30pm | White Mice Trail
Children can follow the White Mice Trail in the Museum and win a prize! | Burns Cottage | Included in Burns Cottage admission charge | Children |
Friday 30th January 2004
7 for 7.30pm | Burns Night
What better place to celebrate the birth of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began? Enjoy a traditional 5 course dinner with toasts, recitals and entertainment. A full bar will be available. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £26.95 | All Welcome |
Saturday 6th - Wednesday 24 December
12.00 - 2.30pm | Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a 4 course festive lunch specially prepared from fresh local produce. A full bar is available. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £13.95 | All Welcome |
10th - 13th, 17th - 19th, 23rd & 24th December
2 - 4pm | Musical Recitals
Come and enjoy a meal or snack in the restaurant while being entertained by Catherine Overdyking, our resident pianist. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
Weekends of 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st December
2 - 5pm | Santa's Grotto
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is visiting the Tam O'Shanter Experience so bring your children to meet him at his Grotto. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2.50 | Children |
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December
2.30 - 3.30pm | Ayrshire Voices
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Tam O'Shanter Experience listening to the beautiful sound of Ayrshire Voices under the expert musical direction of Raymond Bramwell. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th December
6.00 - 8.30pm | Christmas Extravaganza Evenings
Why not take this opportunity to browse our exclusive range of Christmas gifts in relaxing surroundings. 10% discount will be given on selected items.The restaurant will be serving refreshments and light snacks throughout the evenings. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free of charge | All Welcome |
Saturday 22nd November
10am - 3.30pm | Mrs Bridges' Tastings
Why not come and taste the delights of Mrs Bridges' peserves, marmalades, chutneys and mustards at our free tasting. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free of charge | All Welcome |
1st October - 2 November 2003
10am - 5pm | Hallowe'en Market
As part of the 'Darkest Ayrshire' Hallowe'en Festival, a month-long market of the most unique and unusual Hallowe'en and Day of the Dead gifts and novelties from the UK, USA and Mexico will be held at the Tam O'Shanter Experience. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No Charge | All Welcome |
1st November 2003
8pm | A Night of Light and Darkness
Enjoy a night of traditional Scottish music, storytelling and performance, starting with a glass of wine at the Tam O'Shanter Experience and reaching its spooky finale in haunted Kirk Alloway. Part of the Darkest Ayrshire Hallowe'en festival. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £8 | All Welcome |
31st October
2003
7.30pm
7.30pm | Haunted Alloway: A Psychic Investigation
As part of the 'Darkest Ayrshire' Hallowe'en Festival, a lecture will be given at the Tam O'Shanter Experience followed by a psychic investigation of Alloway by a recognised medium. A ghost vigil in Kirk Alloway led by the Scottish Society for Psychic Research will complete the experience. | Auld Kirk Alloway | 7.50 | Adults |
Wednesdays, throughout July and August
between 12pm and 3pm | Brownies and Bogles
Auld Betty Davidson tells spooky and supernatural stories in Burns Cottage | Burns Cottage | Included in admission | All Welcome |
Thursdays, 10.30am - 12.00pm, 17 July to 7 August inclusive.
10.30am - 12.00pm | Arts and Crafts workshops
Get creative this summer with arts and crafts workshops for children aged 6-12. Price includes all materials. Places are limited, so book in advance on 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2.50 | Children |
Tuesdays, 10.30am - 12.00pm, 15 July to 5 August (inclusive)
10.30am - 12.00pm | Puppet Making
Summer Holiday puppet making workshops for children aged 6-12. Create a fantastic puppet to take home. Price includes all materials. Please book in advance as numbers are limited. telephone 01292 443700. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £3.50 | Children |
Sunday 4 May - Sunday 11 May, 8pm (free bus from Ayr Railway Station at 7.30pm) - tickets can be booked from the Tam o'Shanter Experience
8.00pm | The Houghmagandie Pack
An open air performance by the award-winning Grid Iron company - follow Burns through his tempestuous estrangement from Jean Armour, his heady rise to fame and his eventual reconcilliation with Jean in one of Scotland's great love stories. Part of the Burns an a That festival | Burns Cottage | £8.50 (includes booking fee) | Adults |
5 to 10 May 2003
7.30pm | Burns, your Bard, by the Way!
A comic, rhyming romp through the life and work of Robert Burns by Baudran Productions.  | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £6/£4 concessions | Adults |
Saturday 10 May, 2.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.00pm
2.00pm | Auntie Betty's Brownies
Auld Betty Davidson, Burns' elderly cousin who so captured his young imagination with her tales of witches and fairies reincarnates to give you a wee tast of her magic  | Burns Cottage | included in admission to cottage | All Welcome |
Sunday, 20 April
12 - 2pm | Easter Sunday Lunch
Celebrate Easter by booking a superb three course lunch served in our delightful Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. Bookings are now being taken. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | 2 courses - £9.95
3 courses - £11.95 | All Welcome |
14 April 2003
10.30 - 12.00 | Get Creative! Kids' Arts and Crafts
Hands-on Easter Holiday arts and crafts for kids. Make a Beautiful Butterfly or a fierce Goblin Mask. Let your imagination go to work! 14-17 and 22-24 April.
Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £1.00 | Children |
18th - 21st April
9.30am - 5.30pm | Hunt The Teddy
Children of all ages are invited to 'Hunt The Teddies' at Burns Cottage over Easter. An Easter egg will be given as a prize to any child able to find the hidden teddies. | Burns Cottage | included in admission to cottage and museum | Children |
Sunday, 30 March
12 - 2pm | Mothers' Day Lunch
Why not treat your mother on Mothering Sunday to a delicious three course lunch served in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Experience Restaurant? Bookings are now being taken. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £14.95 | All Welcome |
Saturday, 22 March
11am - 3pm | Tastings
Why not come and taste the delights of Mrs Bridges' preserves at our free tasting courtesy of Hudsons? | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
Friday 14th January 2003
All day | Valentine's Day
Why not treat your loved one to a special lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Experience Restaurant. Special themed dishes and baking will be available. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | All Welcome |
24th January 2003
7.00 for 7.30pm | Burns Night
What better place to celebrate the birth of Scotland's bard than in the beautiful village of Alloway where it all began?
Specially prepared traditional 5 course dinner with Scottish entertainment. A full bar will be available. Formal dress. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £25.00 | All Welcome |
14th - 24th December
12.00 - 2.30p.m. | Christmas Lunches
Four course lunch specially prepared from fresh local produce. Full bar available. Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £12.95 pp and £7.95 per child | All Welcome |
14th,15th,21st and 22nd December 2002
3.00 - 4.00p.m. | Music Recitals
Come and enjoy a meal or snack in the restaurant while being entertained by Ayrshire Voices under the expert musical direction of Raymond Bramwell and Marilyn de Bliek. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | |
Wednesday 11th December 2002
7.30 - 10.30pm | Festive Feast and Entertainment
Enjoy a 3 course traditional Christmas dinner including a free glass of wine in the splendid Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. Entertainment will be provided on the evening. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £12.95 | All Welcome |
4th December
6.30-9.00p.m. | Christmas Extravaganza
Enjoy a light snack in the restaurant while listening to the carol singers or browse the shop with its' selection of Christmas gifts.There will be special offers, tastings and a visit from Santa. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | No charge | All Welcome |
8th November
7pm - 9pm | Ladies Night
Come and view Donna's Fashions, an exciting line of clothing ranging from casual to evening wear. A consultant from Virgin V will also offer make-up demonstrations.
The ticket price includes a glass of wine and nibbles. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2.50 | All Welcome |
30 October
6.00pm | Hallowe'en Party
Burns Horror-tage Hallowe'en Party, with a visit to Auld Kirk Alloway graveyard | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £4.00 | Children |
Every Wednesday during August and September
2pm - 5pm | Scottish Historical Combat
Jacobite and Medieval Scots warriors are brought to life by Living History Scotland | Burns Cottage | included in admission to Cottage | All Welcome |
Friday 20th September 2002 at 8.00 p.m.
7..30 for 8.00 p.m. | A Night of Light and Darkness
Mr. Sawney Bean, local folk-lore cannibal, would like you for a light supper and an evening of the supernatural, with a finale in Alloway's haunted Kirkyard | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £14 | All Welcome |
July and August
Saturdays and Sundays
| Meg's Pony Rides
Meg's pony rides - Holiday family fun | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £1.00 | Children |
July and August
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Afternoon | Music Recitals
Afternoon music recitals - Holiday family fun | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
A free public haggis tasting at 2.30pm on Friday 30 August
2.30pm | Free Haggis Tasting
Public Haggis tasting in defiance of the Food Standards Authority's proposed ban of traditional haggis ingredients - supported by Pollock Williamson butchers | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
July and August
Wednesdays
Thursdays
12.00 - 3.00
hourly | "Wee Beasties"
"Wee Beasties" mini safaris - Holiday family fun | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £1.00 | Children |
July and August
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
12.00-3.00 | Brownies and Bogles
Auld Betty Davidson tells stories - Holiday family fun | Burns Cottage | | Children |
21st August
2.00 - 3.00 | Wonderful Songs of Robert Burns
Jim Malcolm - vocals, guitar & harmonica | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 (£4 conc) under 16 free | All Welcome |
18th August
2.30 - 3.30 p.m. | Naked Burns
Live Performance | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £3 | All Welcome |
11 August
2.30 - 3.30 p.m. | Naked Burns
Live Performance | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £3 | All Welcome |
1 August
2.00-3.00 | Wonderful Songs of Robert Burns
Jim Malcolm - vocals, guitar & Harmonica | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5(£4 conc)under 16 free | All Welcome |
30th July
2.30-3.30 | Celtic Air
American students perform traditional Celtic music | Tam O'Shanter Experience | FOC | All Welcome |
21 July
12.30pm | Memorial
Robert Burns Memorial | Burns Monument | Free | All Welcome |
5 July
2.00-3.00 | Wonderful Songs of Robert Burns
Jim Malcolm - vocals, guitar & harmonica | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5 (£4 conc.) under 16 free | All Welcome |
3 June
2.00pm | Golden Jubilee Party
Golden Jubilee Garden Party and Open Day. A garden party to suit all ages. A host of entertainers have donated their time these include: Magic Malky, Scottish Country Dancing, Living History, Hawaiian Guitar, Story Telling and Pony Rides plus many more.
All visitors are welcome to join in the entertainment if they feel inclined. | Burns Cottage | Free | All Welcome |
25 May
3.00pm - 4.00pm | Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing by a visiting troupe from Germany. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Free | All Welcome |
27 April - 5 May
5.00pm | Life, Love and Liberty
Promenade Performance and Music with a distinctly earthy Burns theme
Enjoy traditional Scots food and drink, in the company of Burns' infamous Jolly Beggars, the 'Son of Mars' who could 'meet a troop of Hell at the sound of a drum' and his 'Doxy', who enjoyed and entire regiment for a husband. The table to table performance will be accompanied by local traditional musicians. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | | Adults |
4 May - 5 May
2.30pm | Burns in Verse and Song
An audience with Denis Johnston and Drew Goodwin
A unique encounter with the world's best-loved poet. Two local experts perform and discuss Burns' life and works in an afternoon show that promises a rich mixture of passion, humour and a touch of sadness. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2.00 | All Welcome |
3 May
5.00pm | Jim Malcolm
Traditional music performance of Robert Burns' Songs
Jim Malcolm is one of the foremost performers of Burns' songs on the international traditional music scene. Jim interrupts his busy schedule for a special performance for one night only of Burns' songs as part of Burns and a' that. His distinctive style and depth of knowledge make this a truly memorable event. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £2.00 | All Welcome |
29 April - 2 May
7.30pm | 3rd Degree Burns
A dramatised version of the bard's life and times - the total Burns experience with poetry, comedy, drama and music, emphasising the relevance of Robert Burns in modern society. | Tam O'Shanter Experience | Adults £8.00 Concessions £6.00 | All Welcome |
Every day
2 - 4.30pm | Afternoon Cream Tea
Enjoy an Afternoon Cream Tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Tam O'Shanter Restaurant.
Selection of Sandwiches
Homemade Scones
Fresh Cream Cakes
Bottomless Pot of Tea | Tam O'Shanter Experience | £5.95 | All Welcome |
