What To See and Do
Robert Burns
Burns Hermitage
Located within Friars Carse Hotel grounds, Robert Burns referred to the Burns Hermitage as the 'livied cot' where the poet came to talk with his friends at Friars Carse and to write poetry. For these years were some of the most fruitful time of his short lfe. Burns left his mark on the tiny Hermitage, scratching some lines from a poem onto a window with a diamond.
There is a complete programme of activities and events throughout Dumfries and Galloway during 2009 including 'The Whistle' Robert Burns Competition held at Friars Carse Hotel on Friday 16th October.
Is a 2 minute walk from the hotel. Ellisland Farm provides a wonderful insight into Robert Burn's life on a farm two hundred years ago. Guided tours of the farmhouse and museum are available. You can see Rabbie's original writings and possessions and stroll along Burns' walk beside the river.
The Burns National Heritage Park
For 200 years, the beautiful scenery of Alloway and its special connection with the life and works of Robert Burns have drawn visitors to this stunning Ayrshire village. Burns National Heritage Park offers visitors a chance to experience the rich heritage of Burns within the environment that insprired his imagination. Supported by modern visitor facilities and easily accessible by road and public transport, the Park is an ideal destination for young and old alike.