A limited edition book, charting the global
celebration of Robert Burns’ 250th birthday has
been presented to four local schools in Maybole
by Provost Winifred Sloan on behalf of the
organisers of the 2009 Year of Homecoming
events.
Published by the Robert Burns World Federation,
a special 250th anniversary limited edition of
the Burns Chronicle has over 700 pages and
contains entries from many contributors
including clubs, communities, academics and
individuals, from all over the world.
Limited to just 1000 copies worldwide, the book
features five pages from the events and
activities that marked the Maybole community’s
own celebrations of the Bard’s birthday and
iconic life.
During a special ceremony at Maybole Town Hall,
copies of the book were presented to pupils from
Cairn Primary, Gardenrose Primary, Saint
Cuthbert’s Primary and Carrick Academy.
David Kiltie, chairman of Maybole Community
Council, also asked Provost Sloan to present
copies of the book to Alex Kelly of Maybole
Community Association, Helen McAdam of Maybole
Historical Society and to Bill McCubbin of the
Maybole Saint Crispin Burns Club.
Provost Sloan said: “Today is all about
celebrating and congratulating those people and
organisations in Maybole who made such an
outstanding contribution to the success of that
event, marking the 250th anniversary of the
Bard’s birth.
“This is the biggest book ever produced by the
renowned Robert Burns World Federation and is
one the most comprehensive works on Burns ever
printed.
“I am absolutely thrilled and very proud to see
Maybole prominently featured on five full pages
of this magnificent work. The community, schools
and local organisations who contributed to the
historic Burns celebrations last year, have now
become part of the Burns legacy itself.
“It is, in every sense, a truly global
achievement.”
Mr Kiltie also presented a copy of the book to
Provost Sloan in thanks for all she had done for
Maybole during the Year of Homecoming. He said:
“Maybole is proud of its links to Robert Burns
and as a community we were keen to play a full
role in the celebration of his 250th
anniversary.
“It is especially pleasing that those efforts
have been included in this wonderful book.”
