Ayrshire Burns Trail and Castle Tour

Come with us and enjoy this unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son, Robert Burns. Experience the famous sites in Alloway where Burns lived and was inspired to write his most famous work. We will also discover the beauty of the Ayrshire coast and the stunning Culzean castle and its pleasure gardens.

What's included:

• Guided tour of the Burns Cottage by an 18th century themed guide.

Not included:

• Entrance fees to visitor attractions.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 9 hours

Culzean Castle and Country Park

Maybole, KA19 8LE

Experience the beauty of the castle and it’s pleasure grounds.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ

Listen to his words, handle objects connected to the man, play games that unravel his mysteries and enjoy visual artworks.
- Burns Cottage (guided tour).
- Brig O Doon restaurant for lunch and a dram of whisky.
- The Burns monument and gardens, Designed by Sir Thomas Hamilton

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Alloway Auld Kirk

40 Alloway, Alloway, KA7 4PQ

Visit the graves of Burns' father and sister in this 16th century church ruin, 'where ghaists and houlets nightly cry'.

15 minutes

Dunure Castle

Castle Road, Dunure, KA7 4LW

We will set off down towards the beautiful Ayrshire coastline and visit our first location of the day by the tiny fishing village of Dunure. Here we can explore the ancient castle of Dunure and enjoy the views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran.

30 minutes