Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr
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Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Burns Monument in Burns Statue Square, Ayr, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Ayr, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is KA7 1UP.
About
Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21515). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 05/02/1971 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Ayr NGR NS 33882 21397 Coordinates 233882, 621397 — George A Lawson (Sculptor), 1892. James A Morris (Architect). Stepped Aberdeen granite square-plan plinth; bronze relief tablets to all faces depicting 4 separate scenes; pulvinated frieze; surmounting bronze figure of Robert Burns facing S. RAILINGS: replacement grey iron railings enclose site in circular-plan. — J Moore (founder) inscribed on statue base. The original highly elaborate iron railings and lamp standards enclosing statue, as shown in NMRS photograph dated 1893 (see References), donated by Sir William Arrol, were removed during World War II as a contribution to the war effort. Panels by G A Lawson, George E Bissell and David McGill.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Burns Monument is a memorial dedicated to the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, located in Ayr. Visitors can explore the monument and enjoy the surrounding park area, which features beautiful landscaping and views.
Place summary
The Burns Monument is a memorial located in Burns Statue Square, Ayr, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4581, -4.6287
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.jedibowling-proshop.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17834540 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr?
- Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1UP).
- What is Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr?
- Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 1UP.
- Is Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr a listed building?
- Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr free to visit?
- Yes, Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burns Monument, Burns Statue Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1UP.