Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Burns Monument, Failford
Burns Monument, Failford — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burns Monument, Failford is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14354). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Tarbolton NGR NS 45853 26144 Coordinates 245853, 626144 — Square column, finial, simple base - Near this spot Robert Burns and Highland Mary took their last farewell 14th May 1786 -
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Burns Monument is a memorial located in Failford, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5047, -4.4422
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844106 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burns Monument, Failford?
- Burns Monument, Failford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5TF).
- Is Burns Monument, Failford a listed building?
- Burns Monument, Failford is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Burns Monument, Failford free to visit?
- Yes, Burns Monument, Failford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burns Monument, Failford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5TF. It sits within the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency.