Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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Do you remember the Queen’s Coronation in 1953? Or the Silver Jubilee in 1977? You can explore and reminisce about East Ayrshire and royal celebrations of the past at the Burns Monument Centre on Saturdays.

The Burns Monument Centre is open every Saturday from 10 – 4 pm. You can explore the area’s past in an informal and friendly atmosphere, chat and reminisce. Staff will be happy to help you find out about people, places and events in the past using local history books, old newspapers, photographs and online resources.

 

Unlimited access to Scotland’s People

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The Burns Monument Centre in Kilmarnock is now one of only three facilities in the country providing access to Scottish family history records covering 500 years – at a cost of only £15 per day!

Through the ‘Scotland’s People’ software available at the Centre you can access Statutory Birth, Death and Marriage Records from 1855 to the present day as well as Census Records, Old Parish Records, Wills & Testaments and various Minor Records.

Whether you are just starting to look into your family history or you are a professional researcher, the resources at the Burns Monument Centre are invaluable. Friendly staff are available to help and the fee of £15 includes access to a PC and the Scotland’s People Centre Software for a full day.

To book or for further information please call

 

 

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Restoring the Lions

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When the Burns Monument Centre was being restored in 2008/9, one of the most important tasks was to restore the famous Kay Park lions

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