Situated in the town’s eighteenth century watermill on the west bank of the River Nith, the Robert Burns Centre tells the story of the poet’s last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere in Dumfries. The exhibition is illuminated by many original manuscripts and possessions of Burns. There is a fascinating scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s, additional information and images on touchscreen interactives, along with an audio booth to listen to some Burns songs and poems. Younger visitors can discover more about Scotland’s Bard through a gallery trail, colouring sheets, word games and jigsaws.