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Tag: Alloway

  • Exploring Rabbie Burns Cottage and Gardens: A Historical Scottish Delight — Fan Of…

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    Here we are in the wee town of Alloway, Ayr, at Rabbie Burns Cottage. For more information, visit the National Trust For Scotland Site.

    This cottage is where Rabbie Burns was born & grew up with three siblings until the age of 7.

    Burns Cottage – Exterior

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  • Discovering Rabbie Burns: Exploring His Birthplace and Beyond

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    In my fourth post of the Historic Scotland series, I will provide a quick overview of Rabbie Burns (Robert Burns), the world-renowned Scottish Poet. Since the world and poetry of Robert Burns is a vast topic, I have decided to break it down into a 5-week series.

    Week 1 — Burns Cottage

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