Friendliest B&B Finalist in UK 2010

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

The Burnside Guest House was voted one of the friendliest B&Bs in the UK  for 2010 by Eviivo, based on guest house reviews.

I am absolutely delighted to have been selected as a finalist! I just treat my guests the way that I would like to be treated. Thank you all, Liz.

Come and stay and benefit from three nights for price of two at weekends- winter warmer offer at the Burnside!

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ABBA is the Ayrshire Bed and Breakfast Association, not a tribute band!

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

ABBA is a network of 50 B&B and guesthouse establishments within Ayrshire who are keen to work together and encourage people to visit Ayrshire, to stay longer and help boost the local economy.

If you are a B&B owner in Ayrshire and would like to join ABBA or find out more, please contact Liz who is the ABBA secretary, by e-mail: liz@theburnsideguesthouse.co.uk. Come and see what we have achieved already… 

The ABBA website lists  the 50 B&B members and allows visitors to book their stay within Ayrshire. All members of ABBA guarantee a warm Scottish welcome, quality accommodation and a wealth of local knowledge.

 The ABBA logo is a symbol of trust!  See website for more details www.abba-scotland.com.

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Eddi Reader sings Burns and A’ That

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Last year for the Burns Weekend of Events in Ayr, Eddi came to the Brig A Doon Hotel for an evening of song and candlelit supper. What an experience that was, I thoroughly enjoyed the range of music that she sang, including some of Burns songs which she has contemporised.  Eddi will be performing at the Brig a Doon Hotel, Ayr again on Sun 29th Jan 2012, not to be missed!!

Isla St Clair performing at Wellingtons Bar on Friday 27th Jan 2012. Gaberlunzie on Sun 29th Jan.

Plenty to see and do in Ayr and Alloway for the 1759 annual celebrations. Come to Ayr for a weekend of entertainment (3 nights for the price of 2 at the Burnside Guest House).

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New Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Officially Open

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

This multimillion pound National Trust for Scotland Museum in tribute to our National Bard has now been officially opened on Friday 21st Jan 2011. The Robert Burn’s Birthplace Museum was opened by our First Minister Alex Salmond who gave a worthy speech proclaiming that every school child will be given the opportunity to visit this museum to learn more about the life, work and wonders of this genious poet. Thousands of artefacts relating to Burns life and works are on display for all to see.

Visit Burns Cottage where he was born, the museum, the Burns memorial and gardens. See also the Auld Haunted Kirk and the Brig O Doon which feature in the famous ‘Tam O’Shanter’ tale. All at discounted rates if you stay at the Burnside Guest House, not to be missed!

Click here to visit our attractions page

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