Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Bust of Robert Burns
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Bust of Robert Burns — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bust of Robert Burns is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Old Gala House is a historic building in Galashiels, dating back to 1583, that serves as a museum and gallery. It showcases the history of the town and its people, along with hosting various exhibitions and events.
From the Wikipedia article
An outdoor bronze sculpture of the poet Robert Burns by Hungarian-American artist Ferenc Varga is installed in Hermann Park's McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, Texas, United States. The bust was placed in Hermann Park in 2002.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.6144, -2.8069
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01896 752 611
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; closed Sat–Sun
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8909602665 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bust of Robert Burns (Houston) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bust of Robert Burns?
- Bust of Robert Burns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3JQ).
- What is Bust of Robert Burns?
- Bust of Robert Burns — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bust of Robert Burns?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3JQ.
- Who owns Bust of Robert Burns?
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- Is Bust of Robert Burns free to visit?
- Yes, Bust of Robert Burns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bust of Robert Burns?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3JQ.