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Description: | It was in this ordinary sandstone house in a quiet back street of Dumfries that Robert Burns spent the last three years of his life. He died here on 21 July 1796. The house is now a museum, retaining much of its eighteenth century character.
He was now writing songs for inclusion in George Thomson's 'Select Collection of Original Scottish Airs' and this project was to occupy him for the remaining years of his life.
Robert Burns and his family moved into this house in May 1793. The house had a parlour, kitchen, two bedrooms and even a small study where Burns could write. He engraved his signature on one of the window panes in this room. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0 | Publisher: | Dumfries & Galloway Council - Nithsdale Museums | Temporal: | 1793-01-01 - 1796-12-31 | Source: | Burns Scotland | Identifier: | Study, Burns House, Dumfries | Go to resource |
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