Burns Mausoleum — Attraction in Scotland

Could not leave Dumfries without visiting this beautiful memorial to Scotland's best known poet. It was very easy to find, at the end of a long straight path leading from the entrance to the graveyard. You have to climb a couple of steps and peer through railings to see the memorial and gravestone of Robert Burns (he was moved here from a modest grave in 1815). His wife and two of his sons are buried alongside him. The mausoleum looked clean and well kept, and there's an information board close by. It's also worth taking the time to look at the old monumental gravestones in the churchyard. Some very prominent people are buried here including many of the poet's friends...

What an amazing graveyard. This has to be one of the most impressive I've ever seen in Scotland so far. The size and quality of the memorials and tombs are incredible. The highlight of the visit is the magnificent Robert Burns mausoleum, which contains his memorial and frieze sculpture. It's open at certain times of the week to go inside, however it's not necessary as there is ample opportunities to take pictures of the inside from the outside. In the North corner of the graveyard is the site of Burns'...

Located in the graveyard of St Michael's Church, this really does stand out from the other graves. Not far away is the site of Burns first grave, which is marked with a plaque. With this mausoleum, there is an information board about Burns and why this mausoleum was built. The rest of the graveyard deserves exploring and this is not far away from the Burns House, which is free to visit (check...