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Thus bold, independent, unconquer’d, and free,
Her bright course of glory for ever shall run,
For brave Caledonia immortal must be,
I’ll prove it from Euclid, as clear as the sun:-
In 1814, local admirers of Robert Burns began to raise a subscription for a lasting monument to the poet in his birthplace. In 1820, the foundation stone was laid with full Masonic honours by Alexander Boswell, son of James Boswell, the famous biographer. The monument opened to the public in 1823 and has since become a place of pilgrimage for admirers of Scotland’s National Poet and a focus for events celebrating his life and work.
Spectacular views of Burns’ beloved Alloway can be found from the roof of the Monument, which is designed to represent the three historical divisions of Ayrshire; Cunningham, Kyle and Carrick.
Facilities:
Toilets
Opening Hours:
7 days
Monument Open
9.30am - 5.30pm, April - October
Gardens open year round
9.30am - 5.30pm April - October
10.00am - 5.00pm, November - March
Admission:
1 April - 31 October £1.00
(token available from Tam O’Shanter Experience)
1 November - 31 March free (gardens only)
Burns National Heritage Park: Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1292 443 700