Looking through at the Cross
with Burns House Museum on the left
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| Robert Burns lived in Mauchline for 4 years. In 1784 he
moved to Mosgiel farm on the outskirts
of Mauchline. Here he met Jean Armour and was to set up house with her in Castle Street (right)
It is fitting that Mauchline should have its own Burns Museum. The house in Castle street once
owned by Dr John Mackenzie, holds many items of interest to lovers of Robert burns.
In recent years the display of Mauchline box ware has grown due to increasing interest in
the world famous product. The number of boxes and other articles made in the boxworks is
immense.
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Mauchline itself is not forgotten: farming implements, a magic lantern and a penny-farthing and
only a few of the exhibits on display with local interest. Kay's curling stone works is a
unique industry in Mauchline and a downstairs room has display panels depicting the history,
rules, dress and sociability of curling through the ages. On display are stones at different
stages of manufacture from the original rough hewn state to the highly polished product, which
is used in ice rinks throughout the world.
The room occupied by Burns and Jean Armour, where the ill-fated twins were born can be seen.
The family bibles of the Armour family and a fischu once owned by the 'Lass O Ballochmyle' are
also displayed.
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The museum is open from Easter to September.
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