The Burns an’ A’ That! festival – the annual event in Ayrshire which celebrates all things Bard-ly – will feature a variety of live shows as part of Weekend in the Park.

Included in the lineup at Ayr’s Belleisle Park on May 25th and 26th are former Del Amitri mainman Justin Currie, who’s supported by Rachel Sermanni in a show on the 26th (£15 in) plus free gigs from the likes of Rose Parade, The New Piccadillys, Little Fire, Pronto Mama and The Bluebells.

Things kick off on Friday 24th with Festival Friday, the launch on the 24th in the town centre – more at www.burnsfestival.com.