The Burns Banner was unveiled on 6 August, in brilliant sunshine, and to the sound of Sheena Wellington reprising ‘A Man’s a Man for a’ That’. It was a vibrant addition to Market Street through grey days and sunny days during the Festival, and we were very sorry to take it down after five weeks.
At present it is rolled up in storage. We haven’t quite given up on the idea that it might go to the Burns Birthplace Museum, which seems to be the right home for it, but its size is presenting some problems. It may be that we have to dismember it and send squares back to those who made them… If you have a viable alternative, please do let us know.
Surely after all the work put in to making it a place could be found to display it permanently. It looks spectacular and I know the children who took part in making it really enjoyed it.