Tam o' Shanter Experience

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The Brig o' Doon is a late medieval bridge over the River Doon at Alloway. Made famous by Robert Burns' poem, Tam o' Shanter.

Brig O'Doon

You can learn about the history of Alloway with a visit to Brig O'Doon. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Brig O'Doon
"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories."

Lang Scots Mile

After visiting Lang Scots Mile, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Lang Scots Mile

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum during your travels in Alloway. Discover the lively bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Alloway Kirk

Learn about the local history of Alloway when you spend time at Alloway Kirk. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Alloway Kirk

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Alloway when you stop by Burns Monument. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Burns Monument

Burns Cottage and Museum

You can learn about the history of Alloway with a trip to Burns Cottage and Museum. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Burns Cottage and Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Tam o' Shanter Experience

Brig o' Doon House Hotel

Brig o' Doon House Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Alloway, Ayr, Scotland
Brig o' Doon House Hotel
Fairfield House - Ayr

Fairfield House - Ayr

4 out of 5
12 Fairfield Road, Ayr, Scotland
Fairfield House - Ayr
Leeward House - Donnini Apartments

Leeward House - Donnini Apartments

Ayr
Leeward House - Donnini Apartments
The Purple Jasper

The Purple Jasper

Ayr
The Purple Jasper
Abbot's House in Doonfoot

Abbot's House in Doonfoot

Doonfoot
Abbot's House in Doonfoot
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

3 out of 5
The Esplanade, Ayr, Scotland
Horizon Hotel
Mercure Ayr Hotel

Mercure Ayr Hotel

3 out of 5
Dalblair Road, Ayr, Scotland
Mercure Ayr Hotel
Abbotsford Hotel

Abbotsford Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Corsehill Road, Ayr, Scotland
Abbotsford Hotel
The Orchard - Donnini Apartments

The Orchard - Donnini Apartments

Ayr
The Orchard - Donnini Apartments
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