Smooth Hound Offers Lodging Discounts to Celebrate Burns Night

January 09, 2011 (Press-News.org) Robert Burns was born January 25, 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was the eldest of seven children born to poor tenant farmers in a small clay and thatch cottage. More than 200 years after his birth, the cottage became part of the Robert Burns National Heritage Park. Now, Smooth Hound is offering lodging discounts to Ayrshire, Scotland to celebrate Scotland's favorite son.
Robert Burns is widely recognized as Scotland's national poet. In fact, his influence is seen around the world. Every New Year's Eve, people sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight to ring in the New Year, but few know that the song was written by Burns. Each year Scotland celebrates Burn's night to commemorate the poet's birthday on January 25. Many Scottish families, both in Scotland and around the world, hold the Burns Supper as well.
In late 2010, the Robert Burns National Heritage Park unveiled its new look after several years of major renovations and reinterpretation, so there is no better time to visit. The museum has a number of exhibits that illustrate the life of the famous writer, in addition to a cafe, complete with children's menu, as well as a number of activities for the wee ones. The museum is convenient to an international airport and several major metropolitan cities with mass transportation, which makes Ayershire a great base for your Scotland holiday.
Ayershire is a great place to visit. Several famous Scots are connected to the area, in addition to Burns. The famous William Wallace and Robert the Bruce have connections to the area. Wallace operated as a bandit in the area in his early years, while Bruce was born at Turnberry Castle, and would rise to become one of Scotland's most famous kings.
The area is rich in history. There are more than 40 castles throughout the area, many of which are open to visitors. Being a coastal area, there is also an extensive fishing community and an eclectic assortment of wildlife, perfect for sport fisherman or bird watchers. There are also a number of small islands off of the Ayershire which also offers enjoyment to visitors.
For more information contact Simon Haughtone at press@smoothhound.co.uk.