Had the pleasure of taking this trip to Alloway on Friday 13th Aug 2010 with Donald, we were picked up at the station and driven to Burns Cottage by Rabbie Burns.. aka.. Donald, Donald told us all about Rabbie Burns and Tam OShanters tales, after a visit to Burns Cottage and told about the history of Rabbie and his family we moved onto the Old Kirk, the Brig O Doon Bridge then onto the Tam Oshanter experience which gaves us a short film about Tam OShanter, Donald was an excelent host and certainly knowshis history about Rabbie Burns and Tam OShanter, the trip lasted aprox 2 hours and was very interesting, a great day out had by all and thank you to a wonderful host... Donald, he certainly turned heads that day dressed as Rabbie Burns, jsut gave the trip that extra special touch, so thank you Donald for a wonderful trip.

Our RT Burns Club had a wonderful charity event at Burns Cottage on 24th July, with the wonderful Donald Kay as our Robert Burns for the evening. Certainly added greatly to our event, a perfect Burns. On the 25th we went with Donald on a tour of Ayr and Burns Country and it was a unique and pleasurable experience. Donald is a charming host, funny, romantic, knowledgeable and very patient and obliging, he also recites poems as he goes along, couldnt wish for anyone better to tour with and our club members all want to go with Donald when they visit Ayr and Burns Country next time. Treat yourself and experience something unique and romantic to tell your friends. Also makes super pictures to remember. Thoroughly recommend it.

Rosemarie Rounce-Rigou
RT Burns Club
www.rtburnsclub.com

I just returneed from a trip to Scotland with a group of 18. During our trip we spent a day in Ayr with Donald Kay who took us around the sites and tried to explain to us the story of Tam O'Shantner. Donald/dressed as Robbie Burns was a truely delightful and charming man who prooves beyond a doubt that the Scots are known for their hospitality.

Having been a Robert Burns entheast for many years a tip to Ayrshire was something that has been on my "must do" list for a long time. This weekend I was able to do just that and the highlight of my trip was a day in the company of Donald Kay aka Robert Burns. His local knowledge of both past and present was great and he went out of his way to make our day something that I will remember forever. He picked us up after breakfast in his Burns Bus and we toured all the attractions on the Burns trail. Having the man himself (Robert Burns I mean) with us seemed to open doors that the run of the mill tourist would not see. Donald was emaculately dressed in traditional costume complete with wig and quill pen he knew all the people to talk to at the offical attractions introducing us to them like old friends we were made to feel like VIP guests. He vividly brought to life the great words of the Bard and we passed the time between stops reciting some of the best stories.
Whether you are a big fan of the Bard or someone who would like to know more about him or even if you have an interest in social history this is the best way to visit south Ayrshires past. What an asset Donald is to the promotion of Ayrshires tourist industry. The minutes just winged there way wi pleasure!!