Status Quo rock at Burns an' a' That Festival

May 28 2008 Ayrshire Post

TENS of thousands of visitors flocked to Ayrshire as the annual Burns an’ a’ That Festival proved a roaring success.

From the headline event of Rock At The Racecourse to the smaller treats around the county, the festival delivered on all fronts.

Legendary rockers Status Quo and From The Jam attracted a crowd of 6500 to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday night.

The party atmosphere lasted throughout the eight-day festival as top musicians and comedians descended on Ayrshire to celebrate the Bard.

Eddi Reader was the star attraction at the Mauchline Holy Fair, which attracted thousands to the streets on sunny Saturday.

And there was whisky tasting, an arts and crafts fair, Burns’ breakfasts, walks around Ayr and Alloway, and much more.

The Ayrshire Post’s team of photographers were out and about to capture a flavour of the action as the festival kicked off the summer in style.

You can check out their pictures by clicking on the 'videos and pics' link at the top of this page. You can also view video highlights of the events as part of the festival.