Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Burns Cottage
In or near Coylton.
Burns Cottage — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 2.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Burns Cottage is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Burns Cottage is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode KA7. This site is the birthplace of the renowned poet Robert Burns, offering insights into his life and work. The cottage is a significant cultural landmark, reflecting the heritage of Scotland's literary history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4329, -4.6339
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Phone
- 0800 158 5343
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.burnsmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/214373817 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burns Cottage?
- Burns Cottage is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 4PQ).
- What is Burns Cottage?
- Burns Cottage — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burns Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 4PQ.
- How do I get to Burns Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 4PQ.