Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayr, South Ayrshire

Details

Accessibility

There is accessible parking. There is level access at the Burns cottage and museum, although some of the older parts of the site have uneven steps and surfaces. There are accessible toilets in both the museum and the Education Pavilion, which is next to Burns Cottage. 

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site. There are induction loops throughout the museum, education centre and meeting rooms. 

There are accessible openings on the first Tuesday of every month from 3–5pm. In the museum and cottage, the interactive screens and sound effects will be switched off, and cleaning lights will be switched on. 

Brief description

This is the birthplace of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.

Address

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Murdoch's Lone

Alloway

Ayr

KA7 4PQ

Email

Use their contact us form on their website https://www.nts.org.uk/contact-us 

Phone

+44 (0) 131 458 0200

Website

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-burns-birthplace-museum 

Directions

It is a 9 minute drive from the centre of Ayr. Take the B7024 South for 2.4 miles then turn left onto Murdoch's Lone.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

There is bus stop approximately 5 minutes away, which goes to centre of Ayr. The nearest train station is in Ayr and is about 3 miles away from the Burns cottage and museum

Amenities

There are accessible toilets.

There is also a café on the site.