Robert Burns House
Burns Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PS. Scotland
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 thirty seven. 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.
Robert Burns House also offers free workshops for schools!
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Workshops available at Robert Burns House
At Robert Burns House, they offer a full day living history workshops, meeting one of the characters who knew the poet, learning his songs, acting out Tam O’Shanter and discovering everyday life in his home and making a wreath to lay at the mausoleum. Workshops are free of charge to schools!
More informationHero Offer at Robert Burns House
Schools that have more than 30% of their pupils in free school meals, can apply for a free workshop for up to 60 pupils. Choose from 8 curriculum-linked themes:
Super Stegosaurus workshop – for ages 5–7 (KS1)
Ocean Life and Habitat show – for ages 6–11 (Upper KS1 + KS2)
Dino Show – for ages 6–11 (Upper KS1 + KS2)
Emergency! Earthquakes and Volcanoes show – for ages 7–11 (KS2)
Dino dig workshop – for ages 7–11 (KS2)
Evolution workshop – for Year Six (ages 10–11) only
Mission to Mars: LEGO® Explorers workshop – for ages 7–11 (KS2) and 11–14 (KS3)
Meet the Scientist talk – for ages 13+ (year 9+)
Venue Details
Contact
www.dgculture.co.uk/venue/robert-burns-house/
Address
Burns Street, Dumfries
DG1 2PS. Scotland
Opening Hours
Open to school visits weekdays all year.