Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to a Mouse
In or near Coylton.
Monument to a Mouse — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to a Mouse is a public art 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
The Monument to a Mouse is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This unique structure commemorates the famous poem by Robert Burns, "To a Mouse." It serves as a cultural reference point in the region, reflecting the area's literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4291, -4.6366
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 4PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2805093114 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to a Mouse?
- Monument to a Mouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 4PF).
- What is Monument to a Mouse?
- Monument to a Mouse — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to a Mouse?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 4PF.
- Is Monument to a Mouse free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to a Mouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to a Mouse?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 4PF.