Four Stars for Irvine Museum

The venue of a Robert Burns Club that dates back to 1826 has received a Four Star grading from VisitScotland.

Located in the heart of Irvine, the attraction has undergone a major refurbishment and installed new external signage, as well as upgrading its website and enhancing the visitor experience. These changes played a key role in the museum receiving a Four Star grading.

As the home of the Irvine Burns Club, the museum offers a range of exhibits, artwork and information relating to the life and work of Scotland’s National Bard. Members of the club also volunteer their services to give visitors guided tours and more information about Burns’ life in Irvine and the historic club.

Following the visit, particular praise was given to the members of the Irvine Burns Club. Their expert knowledge and passion play an integral role in offering visitors to the attraction a unique and exciting experience.  

As well as being experts on Burns, the members of the club also have an excellent knowledge of Irvine and the surrounding area’s tourism offering. The museum has also become a member of VisitScotland’s iKnow Partner programme, outlining the museum’s commitment to providing visitors with local knowledge.

Robert Burns moved to Irvine in 1781 as a 22-year-old farmer and stayed until the spring of 1782. While in Irvine, his introduction to the Scots poetry of Robert Fergusson provided the inspiration to write poetry in his mother tongue. 

For more information about the Irvine Burns Club and the Wellwood Burns Centre, go to https://irvineburnsclub.org/index2.php

For more information about VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme go to www.visitscotland.org