"This year, being my first in charge of the Burns an’ a’ that! Festival, I was a little unsure as to what to expect. I need not have worried. The entire nine days, encompassing both fringe and main events, was fantastic..." More...

Marla Ruzicka is this year’s recipient of the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award. The award was presented posthumously at a ceremony in Ayr Town Hall which marked the opening of this year’s Burns an’ a’ that Festival. More...

New figures have shown Ayrshire and Arran’s visitor attractions have enjoyed a highly successful start to the year, with strong increases in visitor numbers. More...