First Edition Festival

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The 1st Edition Festival is a local Ayrshire festival celebrating Burns and Scottish culture and the first publication of Burns’ poetry first issued and printed by Kilmarnock printer John Wilson on 31 July 1786. It is a celebration of the town’s important role in launching Burns’ career and a celebration of Scottish culture today.

An array of events including music, plays, whisky tasting and Burns Suppers will take place across venues in Kilmarnock from Saturday 19 July 2025 till Sunday 29 July 2025.

The 1st Edition Festival is a local Ayrshire festival celebrating Burns and Scottish culture and the first publication of Burns’ poetry first issued and printed by Kilmarnock printer John Wilson on 31 July 1786. It is a celebration of the town’s important role in launching Burns’ career and a celebration of Scottish culture today.

An array of events including music, plays, whisky tasting and Burns Suppers will take place across venues in Kilmarnock from Saturday 19 July 2025 till Sunday 29 July 2025.

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