SUMMERFEST GLASGOW 2008

17^th-25^th May 2008

Festival Summary

The amazing life and times of Scotland's own Bard, Robert Burns, will be celebrated this spring with the burns an' a' that! Festival. The annual event, now celebrating its great 7th year, is dedicated to celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns with contemporary Scottish Culture, in his home town of Ayrshire, not far from Glasgow.

Where in Glasgow?

Ayrshire is not in Glasgow, but is situated on the south west coast of Scotland, just south of Glasgow.

How to get there?

• Car:
  Ayrshire is situated on the south west coast of Scotland, just south of Glasgow. From Glasgow take the M77/A77 towards Kilmarnock & Ayr.
  
  Drive Times:
  Glasgow 45 minutes (Edinburgh 1 hour 45 minutes).
  
• Rail:
  An extensive rail network runs throughout Ayrshire, stopping at all major towns. Main line trains and the London sleeper service depart from Glasgow Central Station.
  
  National Rail Enquiries
  Tel: 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk 
  
  Rail Journey Times:
  Glasgow 45 minutes (Edinburgh 1 hours 40 minutes)
  
• Bus:
  Express coach links from all major cities in the UK service the area, via Glasgow. There is also a good network of local bus services within Ayrshire.

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