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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Enjoy 5-star hospitality at the birthplace of Scotland’s national bard
Inside Burns Cottage
Venue overview

Weddings

Unique Scottish wedding venue

Where better to celebrate your special day than the historic birthplace of Robert Burns? We have the perfect romantic locations for intimate wedding ceremonies and gorgeous wedding photography.

Say ‘I do’ in Burns Cottage, the simple two-roomed cottage where Scotland’s greatest romantic poet was born. Or take advantage of our exquisite gardens for a stunning outdoor ceremony and drinks reception – we have various locations within the beautiful landscape of Alloway to help you celebrate your special day.

From the initial enquiry to the big day itself, our team will guide you throughout your wedding planning journey to ensure we create lasting memories for you and your guests.

We offer bespoke packages enabling us to tailor our services to meet your exact needs. Get in touch with us directly to request a package proposal for your day.

Capacities

Museum
Drinks reception – 150
Wedding ceremony – 60
Dining – 100

Robertson Room
Drinks reception – 60
Wedding ceremony – 50
Dining – 60

Burns Cottage Pavilion
Drinks reception – 50
Wedding ceremony – 50
Dining – 50

Burns Cottage
Drinks reception – 40
Wedding ceremony – 30
Dining – 30

Grounds
Please contact us to discuss marquee locations and capacities.

A thatched cottage with white walls stands beside a road. A large green hedge grows next to it. A piper stands with his bagpipes on the grass lawn just outside Burns Cottage on a sunny day. A man pours prosecco from a bottle into a wine glass. The table in front of him has rows of wine glasses on it. He is standing on the grass outside Burns Cottage. A room inside Burns Cottage is lit by fairy lights and artificial candles. Rows of wooden chairs face the front, ready for a ceremony. A table covered in a white cloth stands inside Burns Cottage, by a wall with a Burns quote stencilled on it. The table has artificial candles and two floral table decorations with red roses. Inside Burns Cottage, with long wooden tables set for a wedding breakfast The pavilion at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, set for a wedding dinner Long wooden dining tables are set in a rustic style for a wedding dinner. Large silver baubles hang from the wooden beams of the ceiling. A long dining table is laid for dinner in a formal style. It is covered in white linen, with golden cutlery and candlesticks. Floral centrepieces run down the table. The top table for a wedding breakfast held in the Robertson Room at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. A white bust of Burns stands to the side of the table, as if watching the proceedings! Two wooden chairs are labelled with bride and groom pennants at the top table. A bride and groom gaze at each other at the top table. A purple drape frames the photo. Ivy garlands and sprigs of heather decorate the table, along with dark green candles. The Robertson Room at the museum is filled with wedding guests seated at long dining tables. The guests are laughing. One man stands in the corner, just in front of a large bust of Robert Burns, holding a speech. A black and white photo of lots of wedding guests dancing at an evening reception, held in the restaurant area of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. A view inside a marquee with wooden floorboards, set up for a wedding dinner. Two top tables run along the end of the marquee. Vases of wild flowers decorate the tables. A bride and groom hold hands, standing just in front of Alloway Auld Kirk. Old gravestones stand in the foreground. A bride and groom face each other, standing on a path just in front of the tall Burns Monument. A flower-filled bed is behind them. The bride is reaching out to smooth the groom's hair, and he is laughing. A bride and groom gaze at each other, standing close together in the small doorway of the Burns Monument. The door behind them is wooden and has lots of carved stars on it. A bride and groom exchange rings during their wedding ceremony. The celebrant stands just behind them, beside a woven willow arch. An orchard is in the background. A bride and groom stand at the top of the arch on the Brig o' Doon in Alloway. A bride and groom sit holding hands in a large wicker chair shaped like a heart. The chair is in a garden. Fur rugs are draped across the back of the chair, and candles are lit either side of them.

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