Burns' birthplace
Visit the thatched Burns Cottage in Alloway where Scotland's national poet was born in 1759.
Robert Burns Tour
Spend eight days exploring Robert Burns' literary life and loves in the undiscovered beauty of Southwest Scotland, from his birthplace cottage to his grand mausoleum.
- Group size20 – 32 guests
- Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
- From$3,100
About this tour
Spend eight days exploring Robert Burns' literary life and loves in the undiscovered beauty of Southwest Scotland.
A Celtic RnR Tour gives you the chance to explore all that Southwest Scotland has to offer, immersing you in the life, poetry and landscapes of Scotland's national poet.
This comprehensive Burns experience visits his birthplace, home and grave, follows landmarks from his poetry through Ayr and Dumfries, and pairs it all with traditional Scottish meals and poetry recitals.
What's included
Tour highlights
In Burns' footsteps
Walk in Burns' footsteps in Ayr, Dumfries and beyond, exploring landmarks from his poetry.
Brig o' Doon
Cross the legendary stone bridge immortalised in Burns' eerie tale Tam o' Shanter.
Culzean Castle
Tour the 18th-century clifftop masterpiece with panoramic Ayrshire sea views.
Poetry & tradition
Enjoy traditional Scottish meals and poetry recitals during your stay.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1Day 1
Welcome to Scotland
Gather at the Dunblane hotel for a welcome meeting and group orientation dinner.
- 2Day 2
A Dumfries Day
Explore Robert Burns House, the Burns Centre, his mausoleum at St. Michael's, and Ellisland Farm.
- 3Day 3
An Ayr / Ayrshire Day
Visit the Burns Cottage in Alloway, the Brig o' Doon, Alloway Auld Kirk, and Culzean Castle.
- 4Day 4
A Carlisle Day
Cross into England to tour Carlisle Castle and Tullie House Museum with free time in town.
- 5Day 5
A Free Day
Spend the day doing your own thing.
- 6Day 6
A Coastal Day
Travel the windswept Solway Coast and explore the haunting ruin of Sweetheart Abbey.
- 7Day 7
An Ancient Roman Day
Visit and tour Hadrian's Wall and other ancient Roman sites across the border in England.
- 8Day 8
A Mystery Day
Check out for surprise mystery stops before returning to the Dunblane hotel.
- 9Day 9
Tour Ends
The tour ends after breakfast; make your way to Glasgow or Edinburgh to fly home.
A glimpse
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