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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Enjoy 5-star hospitality at the birthplace of Scotland’s national bard
A long table set up for a wedding breakfast with a brick wall behind.
Venue overview

Weddings

Unique Scottish wedding venue

Where better to celebrate your special day than the historic birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland’s most beloved romantic poet? From your first initial enquiry to the moment you say ‘I do,’ our dedicated team will be there to guide and support you throughout your wedding planning journey. We offer the flexibility to create the day of your dreams with a variety of options to inspire your celebration.

Micro wedding

For a truly intimate experience, gather your closest family and friends for a beautiful outdoor ceremony in our stunning, landscaped gardens. Afterwards, share a delicious meal or afternoon tea in the museum’s private Robertson’s Room – a charming, rustic space with picturesque views of the grounds.

Twilight wedding

Perfect for couples seeking a relaxed yet unforgettable celebration, exchange vows in the tranquil gardens or at your chosen location before raising a glass of bubbly as the sun sets. Afterwards, take over the Museum and café space for a lively, unforgettable reception that will keep your guests dancing all night long!

Make a booking enquiry today and request a bespoke proposal.

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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Weddings 2025–26

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Download a copy of our Weddings brochure.

Capacities

Museum Café
Dining – 120
Dancing – 150

Robertson Room (within the museum)
Dining – 60
Dancing – 80

Burns Monument/Garden
Outdoor ceremony – 30
Drinks reception – 30
 

Sample wedding menus

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Wedding menus

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Combining fresh local produce and traditional recipes with a twist, we provide a varied menu selector for your wedding.

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Buffet menus

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We offer cold, hot and dessert buffet options.

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Canapé options

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We combine traditional canapé concepts with our Scottish Larder to create a delicious and memorable start to your wedding.

Expand image 1: Looking towards the Burns Monument from the surrounding garden. It is summer and the trees and shrubs are bright green. A purple-flowering shrub blooms beside the red gravel path. Expand image 2: A view from above the river, looking down towards the steeply arched Brig o' Doon. Cone-shaped trees grow along the bank on the left, with a red-leaved tree in the background. There is also a small bandstand-like structure on the left bank. Expand image 3: The entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum with a large wooden porch-like structure above the glass doors. A large blue banner runs along the stone wall to the left, which says: Birthplace of a genius. Expand image 4: A gravel path weaves between hedged parterres in a small garden. Two large yew trees stand either side of the central point, marked by a stone sundial. Expand image 5: A bride and groom gaze at each other, standing close together in the small doorway of the Burns Monument. The door behind them is wooden and has lots of carved stars on it. Expand image 6: Long wooden dining tables are set in a rustic style for a wedding dinner. Large silver baubles hang from the wooden beams of the ceiling. Expand image 7: The top table for a wedding breakfast held in the Robertson Room at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. A white bust of Burns stands to the side of the table, as if watching the proceedings! Expand image 8: A bride and groom gaze at each other at the top table. A purple drape frames the photo. Ivy garlands and sprigs of heather decorate the table, along with dark green candles. Expand image 9: The Robertson Room at the museum is filled with wedding guests seated at long dining tables. The guests are laughing. One man stands in the corner, just in front of a large bust of Robert Burns, holding a speech. Expand image 10: A black and white photo of lots of wedding guests dancing at an evening reception, held in the restaurant area of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Expand image 11: A bride and groom hold hands, standing just in front of Alloway Auld Kirk. Old gravestones stand in the foreground. Expand image 12: A bride and groom stand in a garden, kissing. They are surrounded by blue and pink confetti. Many guests are in the background, clapping and laughing. Expand image 13: A bride and groom face each other, standing on a path just in front of the tall Burns Monument. A flower-filled bed is behind them. The bride is reaching out to smooth the groom's hair, and he is laughing. Expand image 14: A bride and groom stand on a green wrought-iron balcony/platform inside a tall monument. They are kissing. The groom wears a kilt; the bride wears a long beaded dress and carries a bouquet of dried flowers in her hand. Expand image 15: A bride and groom stand at the top of the arch on the Brig o' Doon in Alloway. Expand image 16: A bride and groom sit holding hands in a large wicker chair shaped like a heart. The chair is in a garden. Fur rugs are draped across the back of the chair, and candles are lit either side of them. Expand image 17: A bride and groom dance in a fairly dark room on a dance floor. The groom is spinning the bride! The band plays on a small platform behind them. Other guests stand around the side of the room. Expand image 18: Wedding guests and the bride and groom dance around a dance floor in a circle. Everyone is in pairs, with their arms around their partner's shoulder.

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