Alloway

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

Alloway
Alloway
Artwork of a ram draped in tartan surrounded by other farm animals

Alloway Railway Tunnel Art

Alloway Railway Tunnel Art project was established to create one of Scotland’s largest murals through the Alloway Railway Tunnel. We...
Alloway Railway Tunnel Art
Alloway
Alloway
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...
Story Stroll at Rozelle Park
Alloway
Alloway
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...
Burns Cottage
Alloway
Alloway
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...
Ronald Rae Sculptures
Alloway
Alloway
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...
Rozelle Estate
Alloway
Alloway
wood carving

Remembrance Woodland, Rozelle

South Ayrshire Council’s poignant Remembrance Woodland – featuring a stunning tree sculpture trail – was created as part of the...
Remembrance Woodland, Rozelle

What's On

Alloway
Alloway
Promotional poster for a Creative Writing Workshop featuring poet and Carnegie-nominated author Simon Lamb. The design has a turquoise background with a red paint-stroke banner displaying the name 'Simon Lamb' in bold black letters. A grayscale photo of Simon Lamb, smiling and wearing a jacket, appears on the right side.
FULLY BOOKED
24 October - 14 November 2025
10.30am - 12pm
Free

Creative Writing Workshop with Simon Lamb

Creative Writing Workshop with Simon Lamb
Alloway
Alloway
Promotional poster for “Burns Squared,” an exhibition presented by the Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The central text reads: “The Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum present Burns Squared, 1st–30th November, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.” The background features a vibrant swirl of red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple paint textures. On the left, there is an image of a red rose with the caption “an exhibition inspired by the work of Robert Burns.” On the right, there is a white bust of Robert Burns with text above it reading “Over 50 artists exhibiting their work, and the opportunity to purchase original art.
Saturday 1 November - Sunday 30 November 2025
12pm - 4pm
Free

Burns Squared

Burns Squared
Alloway
Alloway
Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
2.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Jolyn Crawford, Davie Hunter on Burns' Songs and the Story

Highlight Talk – Jolyn Crawford, Davie Hunter on Burns’ Songs and the Story
Alloway
Alloway
Promotional banner for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Christmas Shopping Evening in partnership with Handmade in Ayr Market. The background is bright red, decorated with wrapped gifts, candy canes, fir branches, and festive ornaments. The text is centered, with “Christmas Shopping Evening” in large white script and the “Handmade in Ayr Market” logo in black and white below.
Thursday 27 November - Friday 28 November 2025
6pm - 9pm
Free

Christmas Shopping Evening in partnership with Handmade in Ayr Markets

Christmas Shopping Evening in partnership with Handmade in Ayr Markets
Alloway
Alloway
Promotional poster for The Burns Project by the National Trust for Scotland. The design features a stylized artistic composition with overlapping profiles of a man in grayscale tones. Text on the left side reads: “National Trust for Scotland” with its logo above. “James Clements” in pink. “Music by Lisa Rigby (Inspired by the Music & Songs of Robert Burns)” in black. “Directed Cora Bisset” in pink. Large bold title “The Burns Project” in bright pink and blue at the bottom. The overall aesthetic combines modern graphic elements with a classic portrait style, evoking themes of heritage and contemporary interpretation.
Saturday 29 November 2025
3.30pm & 7.30pm
18.58

The Burns Project

The Burns Project
Alloway
Alloway
Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
Wednesday 10 December 2025
2.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Steven Veerapen on James VI and I: Man, Myth and Monarch

Highlight Talk – Steven Veerapen on James VI and I: Man, Myth and Monarch

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