Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

**Jimmy** · 24th January 11, 07:28 AM

Just opened last month and last Friday was the official opening in Alloway outside Ayr.
So if you feel like soaking up the atmosphere that inspired Tam O' Shanter get yourself down to Alloway
you can see the original manuscript for Tam O'Shanter and see the fireplace round which Burns first heard the stories that he turned into the poem.
The museum has replaced the Burns National Heritage Park, to bring together all the Alloway sites with a connection to the bard, that includes the Burns Monument, Alloway Auld Kirk, Burns Cottage, an education pavilion and Auld Brig o'Doon.
The museum contains more than 5000 Burns related artefacts and an exhibition space set over four areas - Identity, Inspiration, Fame and Creative Works- addressing every aspects of Burns life.
The museum is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm
more info on www.burnsmuseum.org.uk

**Jack Daw** · 24th January 11, 07:53 AM

Ah, another reason to return. I've been to the birthplace house, Brig o' Doon, etc., before, but the museum is new.

**BoldHighlander** · 24th January 11, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the head's up, I've added it to my bookmarks

**cessna152towser** · 24th January 11, 05:12 PM

I'd love to get across there and take some pics to post on xmarks but its quite a journey from here, how about one of the members based in the Glasgow area visiting the new centre and posting some pics?

**Jimmy** · 25th January 11, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

I'd love to get across there and take some pics to post on xmarks but its quite a journey from here, how about one of the members based in the Glasgow area visiting the new centre and posting some pics?

Probably a good idea, at present no plans for a trip to ayrshire but come the spring I'll probably take a trip down, mind you if the weather is half decent some weekend in the next week or two, i might go down