Alloway

About Alloway

Whether you like poetry and picnics, or flowers and fine food, the leafy, green spaces of Alloway hold something for everyone.

The birthplace of Robert Burns, it’s busy with tourists from all over the world, but holds a peaceful, otherworldly charm. The museum has everything from original works to interactive, digital games, and a great choice of tasty food in the restaurant or well-kept gardens.

A short walk away, you’ll find the Burns Monument and Memorial Gardens, the eerie Auld Kirk, and the iconic 15th century Brig o’ Doon. At Rozelle Park you’ll find the popular Rozelle House Museums and Galleries, and at neighbouring Belleisle there are two visitor-friendly golf courses and a fabulous children’s play park.

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Things To Do

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Story stroll katie morag willow sculpture

Story Stroll at Rozelle Park

Story Stroll is a family-friendly self-led trail around Rozelle Park where you will encounter some recognisable characters from your favourite...
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Burns cottage

Burns Cottage

Alloway is the birthplace of internationally renowned poet Robert Burns and a trip here would not be complete without a visit to...
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Ronald Rae Sculpture

Ronald Rae Sculptures

The Ronald Rae Sculptures titled ‘Tragic Sacrifice of Christ’ comprises five sculptures in Rozelle Park to the rear of Rozelle...
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The pond at rozelle

Rozelle Estate

Rozelle Estate is now a beautiful park, gifted to the public in 1968. The gardens combine mature woodland, rhododendron walks and an ornamental pond; and it’s a relaxing place...
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wood carving

Remembrance Woodland, Rozelle

South Ayrshire Council’s poignant Remembrance Woodland – featuring a stunning tree sculpture trail – was created as part of the...
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cyclist going through old railway line tunnel

Old Railway Line

The banking of the old railway line along the eastern and southern boundaries of Ayr have naturally regenerated over the...

What's On

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An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 27 November 2024
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - The Joy of being an Italian Scot: Identities, Possibilities and The Journey of Self 

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A banner that says 'Christmas Shopping Evening, Thursday 28 November from 5.30-8.30pm, at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum".
Thursday 28 November 2024
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Free

Christmas Shopping Evening

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A poster image that says, HANDMADE IN AYR ART Market Saturday 7 December 10am - 4pm at Alloway Village Hall (Opposite Burns Cottage) Handmade in Ayr promotes Ayrshire artists & makers at our weekend events. This Special Handmade in Ayr ART Market will showcase 12 local and Scottish artists including:- John MacDonald, Claire MacDonald, Dianne Gardner, Noralyn Drivers, Jenny Hunter, Greg Moore, Vanessa Reynolds, Sue Howat, Louisa Maestranzi, Petra Ronnegard-Hewitt, Jenny Brown, Euan Tait & Caroline Dyet Art. Painting demos throughout the day. Shop Local & Enjoy Ayrshire Meet & Buy Direct from the Artists Alloway Village Hall, 36a Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PY https://www.facebook.com/ayrmarket
Saturday 7 December 2024
10am - 4pm
Free

Handmade in Ayr ART Market

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An image banner that says 'Handmade in Ayr, Saturday 7th & 8th December at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Christmas evening Thursday 28th November 6-9pm.
Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December 2024
Saturday 7 December 10am - 4pm | Sunday 8 December 11am - 4pm
Free

Handmade in Ayr Festive Market

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 11 December 2024
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Witch Hunts and Trials in South Ayrshire

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An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 8 January 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Auld Lang Syne: A Song and its Culture

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