Learn the History of Scotland's Most Famous Poet on an Ayrshire Trip By Dipika Patel Platinum Quality Author

A trip to Ayrshire in Scotland would not be complete without time spent learning about one of its most famous names - the country's national poet, Robert Burns - and there are so many hotels on the west coast of Scotland that you will never be far away from somewhere of cultural significance in this part of the world.

Born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in 1759, Robert Burns is the most famous poet to ever come out of Scotland and wrote hundreds of verses, including The Battle of Sherramuir, Tam O' Shanter, Ae Fond Kiss and To a Mouse.

In and around the county there are plenty of Ayrshire hotels to choose from and whichever one you decide to stay in, you will probably not be far from the Robert Burns National Heritage Park, a definite must-see. The park is home to the very cottage in which Burns was born and you can also check out some of the places he made famous in his verses.

The cottage which was the childhood home of the poet is still in its original place and renovation work has seen the building restored to its former condition.

Famous visitors to the little house include Hollywood actor Clark Gable and legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Fellow poet John Keats has also paid the thatched cottage a visit in the past. While wandering around the park, you could head to the world famous Brig O'Doon. This bridge is made famous in verses by Burns and is also the subject matter of a number of well known paintings.

In one of Burns' most instantly recognisable poems, Tam O'Shanter, a reference can be heard to Mungo's Well. The well is in fact a real life water hole and can be found within the Robert Burns National Heritage Park boundary.

There is plenty to see in the county of Ayrshire as a whole, including three impressive castle. Law Castle, Auchenharvie Castle and Barr Castle can all be found within easy distance of a number of high-quality Ayrshire hotels and are all well worth a visit.

Walking fans may also want to take a stroll to the Laigh Milton Viaduct.

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