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Burns National Heritage Park
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- An original manuscript of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, the world’s favourite song, takes pride of place in the museum.
- Spectacular views of Burns’s beloved Alloway can be found from the roof of Burns Monument, which is designed to represent the three historical divisions of Ayrshire: Cunningham, Kyle and Carrick.
- The late medieval Brig o’ Doon was chosen by Burns for the climax of his tale in Tam o’ Shanter. Spanning the beautiful River Doon, the auld brig gives visitors a chance to walk on the very spot where Tam’s mare, Meg, made her last heroic leap for freedom – leaving her tail still in the clutches of Nan, the ‘Cutty Sark’ witch.
For 200 years the beautiful scenery of Alloway and its special connection with the life and works of Robert Burns have drawn visitors to this stunning Ayrshire village. Burns National Heritage Park offers visitors a chance to experience the rich heritage of Burns within the environment that inspired his imagination. Supported by modern visitor facilities and easily accessible by road and public transport, the park is an ideal destination for young and old alike. MORE>
Open every day
10.00am - 5.30pm April - September
10.00am - 5.00pm October - March
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2nd January.
While development for the exciting new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is in progress, please note that the Tam o' Shanter experience is open to the public.
Please note that the Burns Cottage will be not be open to the public from 4 October - 29 November. However entry to all other areas of the park will be FREE for this period. |
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- Scottish beatboxer and rapper team up to Address the Haggis
Burns night (Monday 25 January 2010) has arrived and in a bid to attract new audiences to the bard’s work, the National Trust for Scotland has invited renowned Scottish beatboxer Bigg Taj and respected rapper Louie, known as Bohemian Boombox, to stamp their urban flavour on one of Burns’ most famous poems - Address to the Haggis. more>
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