Alloway - Robert Burns' Monument

There is a fine view over the River Ayr and its two bridges from the Burns' Monument (1823) where more than 600 exhibits relating to the celebrated Scottish hero are displayed.

It was across one of the bridges, the 13th century "Auld Brig", that Tam o'Shanter fled from the witches - he remembered that they were not allowed to cross flowing water - only his horse's tail remained in the hands of his pursuers. In line with Burns' prophecy, the bridge of 1788 had to be rebuilt in 1877.