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Right is a view of the Burns Monument,
designed by William Fraser and completed
in 1896. The small village of Mauchline
is situated 8 miles southeast of
Kilmarnock on the A76, as seen on the
right in this photo.
The monument has been used as a
Tourist Information Centre and Museum in
the past but seems to be closed just now.
It is situated on the west side of
Mauchline (traveling towards Kilmarnock).
Locals say it may be reopened to the
public soon.
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The Burns House Museum, as seen left,
is situated in the centre of Mauchline
amidst period buildings and cobbled
streets.
The museum contains a period room in
which the poet Robert Burns began his
married life, a display of Burns
memorabilia and gives information on
Burns life in Mauchline (1784-1788).
The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday
10.30-1700 and 14.00-17.00 on
Sunday’s; it is closed on
Monday’s.
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Mauchline Church is also situated in
the village centre next to the Burns
House Museum. The church was completed in
1829; 41years after Burns had left the
village.
Mauchline Church is built on the site
that previously held St Michael’s
Church built in the 1200s.
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Mauchline Castle, as seen left, was
built in the 1400s as a monastic
residence for Melrose Abbey.
Robert Burns is believed to have
married Jean Armour in the castles dining
room.
With the castle now being the family
home of Alexander Hamilton, it is not
open to the public. However, you do get
rear views of the castle from the cobbled
streets around the Burns House
Museum.
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Poosie Nansie’s Tavern is
situated across the road from the church.
This is one of two pubs in the centre of
Mauchline, ideally situated for drinks
and meals.
The oldest parts of Poosie
Nansie’s date back to the 1700s.
This tavern, that may have been a brothel
in the times of Burns, inspired Burns to
write the cantata Jolly Beggars.
Meals available from 12.00 - 15.00
Monday to Friday, 12.00 - 20.00 Saturday
and Sunday. For enquiries phone 01290 550
316.
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The 5,972-yard par 70, Ballochmyle
golf course, is situated about two miles
northeast of Mauchline, off the B705.
This is fine looking course with tree
lined fairways. Prices are about £20
per round £30 per day weekdays and
£25 per round £35 per day on
Sunday, Saturday is for members only. The
clubhouse offers full catering and bar
facilities. Bookings/price check, phone
01290 550 469.
All Ayrshire
golf courses.
A good website with more information
on Mauchline is www.mauchlinevillage.co.uk.
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