The Robert Burns Heritage Trail
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By Vikara
Published on 7/07/2009
The Robert Burns Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey. The Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway and the National Trust for Scotland help preserve the cottages, townhouses, monuments and museums associated with Burns. Read one of his most popular poems, Tam O' Shanter.
Read one of Robert Burns' most popular poems, Tam O' Shanter.
The Robert Burns Heritage Trail - Robert Burn's Cottage
The Robert Burns Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey. The Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway and the National Trust for Scotland help preserve the cottages, townhouses, monuments and museums associated with Burns.
The best starting point is the Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway. You set off on a well signposted walking trail to enjoy the local sites. Burns Cottage was built in 1757 by Robert Burn's father, William. It's now a museum. The traditional But and Ben, a thatched clay cottage, has been renovated. You can see a documentary film that shows what life would have been like for Burns and his family.
There was a single room for living, cooking, eating, working and sleeping. There was an alcove box bed and pull-out cots on the floor at night-time. The livestock lived next door in the byre. Though poor, Robert's parents ensured their children received a sound education, and encouraged them to enjoy reading, folklore and music.
The cottage's annex houses the museum. There's a fine collection of manuscripts, letters and artefacts. The poets, John Keats and William Wordsworth visited the cottage to pay homage to Burns. The cottage welcome thousands of visitors a year. There's a tea-room (Open June - September), gift shop and free parking.
Opening Times
April to September, weeky 10am - 5.30pm October to March 10am - 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2nd January
Prices
Passport ticket to all attractions £5 Concession Passport ticket £3 Family Passport ticket £13
Burns National Heritage Park
Murdoch's Lone
Alloway
Ayr KA7 4PQ
Telephone - 01292 443 700
E mail - info@burnsheritagepark.com
The Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
The Burns family moved to the village of Tarbolton in 1777. Their lives revolved around farming, the Kirk, Scottish for Church, and John Richard's Alehouse. The upstairs room of the pub was a popular place for social gatherings and dances.
Robert and six friends decided to create a debating society here in 1780. They were all young unmarried men, and so they chose the name, The Bachelors Club. Its aim was to promote friendship, to improve their minds and escape from their cares and work. They met on the fourth Monday of each month and discussed literary, cultural, social, financial and current affairs.
The 17th century thatched house was almost demolished in 1938. It was saved for the nation by the National Trust for Scotland. You can see period furnishings, original memorabilia and books that offer an insight into the Debating Club.
Opening Times
Burns Night, 25th January 1pm - 5pm. 1st April to 30th September, Friday to Tuesday 1pm - 5pm.
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
Bachelors' Club
Sandgate Street
Tarbolton
Ayrshire & Arran
KA5 5RB
Telephone - 0844 4932146
Sorry, no e mail address available.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Souter Johnnie's Cottage was the home of John Davidson, the village souter - a souter is a shoemaker. He was the Souter Johnnie in Robert Burns' epic tale, Tam o' Shanter.
The poem relates how local farmer Tam is riding home after a long night in the alehouse, only to see a coven of witches and warlocks dancing around the devil in Alloway's kirkyard. John Davidson lived here from 1785 until his death in 1806. It's now completely refurbished in period style with souter's workshop, and statues of the colourful characters in Tam o' Shanter.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Main Road
Kirkoswald
South Ayrshire
Telephone - 0844 4932147
Sorry, no e mail address avialable.
Opening Times
April to September, Friday to Tuesday, 11.30am - 5pm
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
The Auld Kirk
The old Medieval Kirk has hardly changed since Burns day,and is one of the most fascinating sites around Burns National Heritage Park. Burn's father is buried here and it was the inspiration for the poem, Tam o' Shanter. You can stroll round the kirkyard and see ancient tombstones, many of which belong to Burns' family and friends.
The Kirkyard is open all year and is free.
The Brig o' Doon
The old humped back bridge over the River Doon is the setting for the exciting climax of Tam o' Shanter. Tam fled for his life over the bridge riding his mare, Meg. It's a popular destination for visitors on the Burns Heritage Trail.
The Brig is open all year and is free.
The Burns Monument
It was in March 1914 that Alexander Boswell, son of James Boswell, first mooted plans to create a monument to Robert Burns. The seventy foot monument was opened 1823. Its a classic Grecian temple was selected for its superb views of Burns Cottage, Kirk Alloway and the Brig o' Doon. Visitors can see the River Doon and the Carrick hills from its roof.
The Monument and gardens are open year round.
Tam o' Shanter Experience
The Tam o' Shanter Experience is a modern visitor centre at the centre of the Burns Heritage Park. You can see an entertaining film presentation depicting the famous poem. There's a gift shop, licensed restaurant and gardens. Special events and family activities run throughout the year.
Opening Times
Open all year 10am - 5pm.
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
The Tam O'Shanter Experience
Burns National Heritage Park
Alloway KA7 4PQ
Telephone - 01292 443700
E mail - info@burnsheritagepark.com
The Robert Burns Heritage Trail - Robert Burn's Cottage
The Robert Burns Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey. The Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway and the National Trust for Scotland help preserve the cottages, townhouses, monuments and museums associated with Burns.
The best starting point is the Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway. You set off on a well signposted walking trail to enjoy the local sites. Burns Cottage was built in 1757 by Robert Burn's father, William. It's now a museum. The traditional But and Ben, a thatched clay cottage, has been renovated. You can see a documentary film that shows what life would have been like for Burns and his family.
There was a single room for living, cooking, eating, working and sleeping. There was an alcove box bed and pull-out cots on the floor at night-time. The livestock lived next door in the byre. Though poor, Robert's parents ensured their children received a sound education, and encouraged them to enjoy reading, folklore and music.
The cottage's annex houses the museum. There's a fine collection of manuscripts, letters and artefacts. The poets, John Keats and William Wordsworth visited the cottage to pay homage to Burns. The cottage welcome thousands of visitors a year. There's a tea-room (Open June - September), gift shop and free parking.
Opening Times
April to September, weeky 10am - 5.30pm October to March 10am - 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2nd January
Prices
Passport ticket to all attractions £5 Concession Passport ticket £3 Family Passport ticket £13
Burns National Heritage Park
Murdoch's Lone
Alloway
Ayr KA7 4PQ
Telephone - 01292 443 700
E mail - info@burnsheritagepark.com
The Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
The Burns family moved to the village of Tarbolton in 1777. Their lives revolved around farming, the Kirk, Scottish for Church, and John Richard's Alehouse. The upstairs room of the pub was a popular place for social gatherings and dances.
Robert and six friends decided to create a debating society here in 1780. They were all young unmarried men, and so they chose the name, The Bachelors Club. Its aim was to promote friendship, to improve their minds and escape from their cares and work. They met on the fourth Monday of each month and discussed literary, cultural, social, financial and current affairs.
The 17th century thatched house was almost demolished in 1938. It was saved for the nation by the National Trust for Scotland. You can see period furnishings, original memorabilia and books that offer an insight into the Debating Club.
Opening Times
Burns Night, 25th January 1pm - 5pm. 1st April to 30th September, Friday to Tuesday 1pm - 5pm.
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
Bachelors' Club
Sandgate Street
Tarbolton
Ayrshire & Arran
KA5 5RB
Telephone - 0844 4932146
Sorry, no e mail address available.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Souter Johnnie's Cottage was the home of John Davidson, the village souter - a souter is a shoemaker. He was the Souter Johnnie in Robert Burns' epic tale, Tam o' Shanter.
The poem relates how local farmer Tam is riding home after a long night in the alehouse, only to see a coven of witches and warlocks dancing around the devil in Alloway's kirkyard. John Davidson lived here from 1785 until his death in 1806. It's now completely refurbished in period style with souter's workshop, and statues of the colourful characters in Tam o' Shanter.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Main Road
Kirkoswald
South Ayrshire
Telephone - 0844 4932147
Sorry, no e mail address avialable.
Opening Times
April to September, Friday to Tuesday, 11.30am - 5pm
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
The Auld Kirk
The old Medieval Kirk has hardly changed since Burns day,and is one of the most fascinating sites around Burns National Heritage Park. Burn's father is buried here and it was the inspiration for the poem, Tam o' Shanter. You can stroll round the kirkyard and see ancient tombstones, many of which belong to Burns' family and friends.
The Kirkyard is open all year and is free.
The Brig o' Doon
The old humped back bridge over the River Doon is the setting for the exciting climax of Tam o' Shanter. Tam fled for his life over the bridge riding his mare, Meg. It's a popular destination for visitors on the Burns Heritage Trail.
The Brig is open all year and is free.
The Burns Monument
It was in March 1914 that Alexander Boswell, son of James Boswell, first mooted plans to create a monument to Robert Burns. The seventy foot monument was opened 1823. Its a classic Grecian temple was selected for its superb views of Burns Cottage, Kirk Alloway and the Brig o' Doon. Visitors can see the River Doon and the Carrick hills from its roof.
The Monument and gardens are open year round.
Tam o' Shanter Experience
The Tam o' Shanter Experience is a modern visitor centre at the centre of the Burns Heritage Park. You can see an entertaining film presentation depicting the famous poem. There's a gift shop, licensed restaurant and gardens. Special events and family activities run throughout the year.
Opening Times
Open all year 10am - 5pm.
Prices
Please contact directly for prices.
The Tam O'Shanter Experience
Burns National Heritage Park
Alloway KA7 4PQ
Telephone - 01292 443700
E mail - info@burnsheritagepark.com