Hello Dogs on a lead are very welcome in the outdoor parts of the site so you can bring them into the Museum Gardens, there is a gate at the back of the property to access that, the Monument Gardens, Poet's Path and into the cottage grounds.However we ask that you do not take into the cottage or the museum building. We ask that you keep your dog on a lead as not everyone is comfortable with loose dogs and particularly in the Museum Gardens there can be a lot of children. As responsible dog owners I am sure you would also clean up after your dogs. Water bowls are available at the Museum and there is a covered area if wish to sit and eat outside. I hope this helps, Susan Visitor Services Manager

Hello There is a reciprocal agreement which allows National Trust members worldwide to use their cards to gain entry to National Trust for Scotland properties, so the answer is yes, you can use your National Trust card to enter any National Trust for Scotland property. Please note that each cardholder must have their card with them and we are unable to access the NT database to check membership status should you forget your card. If you do not have your card without we would unfortunately have to charge membership.

Hi the only two parts of the site which require entry tickets are the museum and the cottage, dogs are welcome in both the monument and museum gardens on a lead. The museum garden has outside tables and chairs so you can enjoy coffee or a meal outside with your dogs, we also have water bowls so you can water your dogs. the Museum is situated in the main building at Murdoch's Loan but you can enter the shop and café at this site without going into the museum, unfortunately dogs are not allowed in the building but mentioned before there is the opportunity for them to join you in the gardens. hope this helps and we look forward to welcoming you all soon!

Hello to enter the Birthplace Cottage and Museum there is an entry charge, for all other areas including the Museum Shop and Café entry is free.

We think you may be referring to the "Gregg Fiddle" which belonged to William Gregg and was played during dance classes at the Bachelors Club, Tarbolton which were attended by Robert Burns. This precious instrument was fully resorted by the National Trust for Scotland last year. Due to it age and value it's only played on special occasions by our appointed fiddler to the Bachelors Club. Until recently this was Wallace Galbraith, however he has recently handed the reins to Alistair McCulloch of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Unfortunately we would not be able to allow you to play this instrument on a visit to the Museum, although you would be able to see it on display most of the time. Presently it is New York with Alistair and being played at fundraising events for the Trust, it will be back on display later in April.

Hello Dogs are welcome in the Museum and Cottage Gardens if kept on a lead, we have tables and chairs outside at the museum café so you can still enjoy coffee or a meal accompanied by your 4 legged friends

We just turned up; however depending on the time of year there are numerous school bus trips to content with.

Depends on the weather how long you will spend at this attraction as the gardens are a major part of the attraction but not if wet. As to the time taken to get back to Edinburgh then I suggest you look at the Railway timetable which will tell you when you could arrive back in Edinburgh. The bus service from this attraction is hourly!!My husband and I walked from Ayr (about 2 miles) to the attraction and took the bus back as it was then raining