Are you a Robert Burns enthusiast or do you just need a drink to keep out the cold? Either way, here's a pub that's well worth the journey

Established in 1610, The Globe Inn, Dumfries has long been associated with Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. In 1796, Burns wrote: "... the Globe Tavern here, which these many years has been my Howff ...", and in 1819, the first of what was to become the annual tradition of Burns Suppers was held here at The Globe Inn in Dumfries, south west Scotland.

At his howff (or haunt) his favourite seat still survives, and some of his poetry may still be seen inscribed by Robert Burns with a diamond on his bedroom windows.

The Globe Inn is an important historic pub, steeped in the history of Robert Burns and Dumfries. Every corner is packed with fascinating memorabilia making The Globe a central part of any visit to Dumfries.

In addition to present day visiting information, this site features a virtual tour and history about The Globe Inn, Robert Burns and Dumfries, which in 1752 was described as the 'Scottish Liverpool' with more American tobacco trade than Glasgow.

The virtual tour should bring comfort to those who are stuck in the office or at home, apart from the spooky bit about the ghost of a maid who appears every now and then to move things around ...!