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Burns National Heritage Park
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- 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.
- An original manuscript of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, the world’s favourite song, takes pride of place in the museum.
- 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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- STV films for ‘The Greatest Scot’ at the Burns Heritage Park
Scottish actor Alex Norton, famed for his roles in Gregory’s Girl, Little Voice and most recently Taggart, visited the Burns Heritage Park in Alloway recently to film a segment on Robert Burns for a new STV series which will look at some of the most significant Scots in history. The series will culminate in a vote to decide who is ‘The Greatest Scot’. more>
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- Reid leads Trust review
Former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament George Reid has been appointed by the Council of conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland to lead a “robust and independent” review of the organisation. more>
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- Global outreach for Burns fans to preserve poet's legacy
A unique sponsorship scheme which allows Burns’ fans and followers from across the world to help preserve rare items belonging to the Bard has launched. The items will be going on display at the National Trust for Scotland’s new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. more>
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- Woo with the words of Burns this Valentine’s Day
The National Trust for Scotland is offering lovers the chance to send anonymous romantic lines of Burns’ poetry, as part of its latest push to raise funds for the ambitious new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. more>
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- Big birthday bash for Burns
The Alloway Burns Club was at the centre of activity on 25 January, to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. Thousands of Burns Suppers were held around the world to pay tribute to Scotland’s bard. more>
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