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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum teacher information

Secondary sessions at RBBM

We offer property-based sessions for secondary schools.

Property-based sessions

Tam o’ Shanter

Experience the story of Tam o’ Shanter through film and then bring the story into the 21st century through dramatic interpretation and analysis of the characters. This workshop will develop dramatic, analytical and creative writing skills.

  • Suitable for S1–S6
  • 90 mins
  • Curriculum for Excellence: MLAN 3-05a | LIT 3-07a | SOC 3-16a | Supports Higher and Advanced Higher
A willow sculpture of Tam o' Shanter riding his horse at full gallop. Behind the sculpture is woodland and a very bright blue sky.

Self-led visit

Your class can enjoy a visit to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum led by you. We’ll provide resources beforehand to help you prepare for the day. Explore the museum, Burns Cottage, Alloway Auld Kirk, Burns Monument and the Brig o’ Doon. Undertake outdoor learning through visiting our Poet’s Path and visiting our Burns and Scots Language themed-play park.

This is a cross-curricular learning experience you can adapt for your own class.

  • Suitable for P1–S6
  • Flexible duration
  • Curriculum for Excellence: SOC 2-02a | SOC 2-06a | LIT 2-07a
Looking up at Burns Monument from the gardens against a blue sky with clouds

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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum teacher information

The best place to get close to Robert Burns and his genius is his birthplace in the beautiful village of Alloway.

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Primary sessions at RBBM

We offer a wide range of sessions for primary schools.

Lots of children stand in Burns Cottage on a school visit. Many of them are excitedly putting their hands up! A man is talking to them, with his back to the camera.

Practicalities for your school visit

Here is some helpful additional information about booking your school trip at RBBM.

A statue made from willow showing Tam fleeing on his horse Meg. The sculpture is in a meadow-like setting.

Teacher planners

Downloadable resources to help you prepare your class for their visit to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

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