Robert Burns House, Dumfries

It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just 37. The house shows us how the poet and his family lived in the late eighteenth century and is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world.
 

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Visitor info

Opening hours

Summer season opening from Saturday 23rd March to end of September 2024: Monday to Saturday, 10AM-5PM & Sundays 2-5PM

Address

Burns Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PS

Admission

Free

Contact details

Email: dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk

Phone: 01387 255297

Website: https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venue/robert-burns-house/

Accessibility

Four steps lead from the cobbled street to the door of Robert Burns House. Two rooms can be viewed on the ground floor. Visitors climb a narrow stair to four more rooms on the first floor. The closest public toilets, including accessible toilets are in the nearby Loreburn Shopping Centre. Virtual tour available on request

Getting Here

Objects

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Holy bible containing the old and new testaments (1)
The First United Associate Congregation had its church at the foot of Loreburn Street, Dumfries. Rob
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Holy Willie's Prayer
This is a holograph manuscript of Robert Burns' poem, "Holy Willie's Prayer".  In the poem Burns at
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Decorated plate
Large teaplate decorated with pheasant or iIndian tree pattern, comprising a bird and stylised flowe
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Letter fragment, Robert Burns
This holograph letter fragment is from Robert Burns to his friend and neighbour, John McMurdo, Chamb
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A Highland Welcome
A holograph manuscript poem "A Highland Welcome" by Robert Burns.  This poem was written by Burns du
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Robert Burns
Mezzotint print after a portrait by Alexander Nasmyth.
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'Let Us Worship God'
After a painting by the artist William Lizars (1788 - 1859).  Illustration of the Burns poem 'The Co
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Drinking scene, Tam O'Shanter
Illustration of the Burns poem 'Tam O'Shanter'.   Burns wrote the poem, 'Tam O'Shanter' as a 'witch
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View of Loch Lomond
From original works by Robert Andrew Riddell, engraved by A Robertson. This print was presented to R
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View of Abbey Craig, Stirling
From original works by Robert Andrew Riddell, engraved by A Robertson. This print was presented to R
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Oil painting, Robert Burns
A study taken from the 'authentic' portrait painted directly from the sitter by Alexander Naysmyth i
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Pair of side tables
Two ends of a dining-table which belonged to Thomas White, and at which Burns breakfasted when he vi
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