Homecoming - Scotland 2009

Mauchline Burns Club Events

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29th March 2009 -  Horse Ploughing Match at Mossgiel Farm.

 

Mossgiel Farm, Mauchline was home to Robert Burns, the Ploughman Poet, from 1782 -1784. There he wrote most of his best poetry, including 'To a Mouse'. A celebratory Ploughing Match organised by Mauchline Burns Club honours the Homecoming year and, in particular, Burns' immortalisation of the Scottish countryside and the humble farm life of the time. 

 

23rd May 2009 - Mauchline Holy Fair

Held in Mauchline village centre, where Robert Burns met and lived with Jean Armour as his wife from 1784-1786. This 18th Century community Festival pays tribute to one of Robert Burns' most famous poems, The Holy Fair, a poem written in Mauchline about the annual Holy Fair held during his time. In celebration of the Bard's 250th Anniversary and Scotland's Year of Homecoming, the Fair promises a packed programme of activity that will appeal to all the family - you may even see a world record being broken!      Please click on The Holy Fair button above to get a flavour of the 2008 Holy Fair.

 

July 24th, 25th and 26th. - Our Grand Marquee Weekend at Mossgiel Farm.

A once in a lifetime opportunity. Attend a Burns Supper in a luxury marquee with top class speakers on the very field where Burns turned up the mouse, which led to the famous Poem, 'To a Mouse'.

Friday Night Burns Supper, Saturday Night Burns Supper and Sunday surprises.

Other Club Projects for 2009


Cleaning Burns Family and Contemporaries gravestones in Mauchline Kirkyard.

Upgrading and Improving paths in Mauchline Kirkyard to help elderly and disabled.

Audio Guide for visitors to Mauchline.

2009 Mauchline Calendar available now.