Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair
Wed 7 Apr · 14:30
Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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Join historian John Burnet for a fascinating Highlight Talk exploring the history and traditions of The Glasgow Fair. This engaging session will be held at the renowned Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, offering a delightful afternoon for all attendees. The talk is scheduled to commence at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, 7 April, within the charming Robertson Room. Discover the rich heritage and enduring legacy of this significant Scottish event. Best of all, admission to this insightful talk is entirely free, making it an accessible and unmissable opportunity to delve into local history.
Free Highlight Talk in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
John Burnet, retired Principal Curator of Modern Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, author of several books on Scottish history and folklore including Robert Burns And The Hellish Legions presents Glasgow Fair - the Pleasures of the People. Glasgow Fair started in the Middles Ages and until the 1840s was held at various sites in central Glasgow. After that it went "doon the watter" to Rothesay, Largs and a dozen other places, both by steamer and railway. This talk is not so much about Clyde steamers and railway lines - it's about people.
Booking for Highlight Talks at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees who have not booked on a first come, first served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without booking.
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Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair takes place on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 at 14:30.
Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair is held at Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayr (Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, KA7 4PQ).
Entry to Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Join historian John Burnet for a fascinating Highlight Talk exploring the history and traditions of The Glasgow Fair. This engaging session will be held at the renowned Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, offering a delightful afternoon for all attendees. The talk is scheduled to commence at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, 7 April, within the charming Robertson Room. Discover the rich heritage and enduring legacy of this significant Scottish event. Best of all, admission to this insightful talk is entirely free, making it an accessible and unmissable opportunity to delve into local history.
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Free Highlight Talk in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
John Burnet, retired Principal Curator of Modern Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, author of several books on Scottish history and folklore including Robert Burns And The Hellish Legions presents Glasgow Fair - the Pleasures of the People. Glasgow Fair started in the Middles Ages and until the 1840s was held at various sites in central Glasgow. After that it went "doon the watter" to Rothesay, Largs and a dozen other places, both by steamer and railway. This talk is not so much about Clyde steamers and railway lines - it's about people.
Booking for Highlight Talks at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees who have not booked on a first come, first served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without booking.
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Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair takes place on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 at 14:30.
Where is Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair taking place?
Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair is held at Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayr (Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, KA7 4PQ).
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Entry to Highlight Talk - John Burnet on The Glasgow Fair is free.
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