
A
unique combination of stunning murals with dramatic
commentary takes you back into the 18th century as you hear the
story of Robert Burns in Irvine in 1781-82.
For
the full story, click for the audio-visual text.
Also see our page about the flax trade and Robert
Burns
Irvine was where Robert Burns, aged 22, to quote his own
words, "learned something of town life". In this busy seaport,
he made many friends, especially Captain
Richard Brown, the man who first suggested that he should publish
his poetry - he later recalled in a letter to Brown: "you wondered
that I could resist the temptation of sending verses of such merit to
a magazine".
The Burns
Room murals were painted by Edward and Elizabeth Odling in 1965, and are
enhanced by an up-to-date sound and light system. Irvine Burns Club museum
is regularly open to the public; admission free.
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