Souter Johnnie's Cottage
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Overview
A 'Souter' is a cobbler, and the village cobbler who lived in this 18th-century cottage was the inspiration for Burns' character Souter Johnnie, in his ballad Tam O'Shanter. The cottage is now a Burns museum and life-size stone figures of the poet's characters can be seen in the restored ale-house in the cottage garden.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 30 Apr-Sep, Fri-Tue 11.30-5
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
With a mixture of wide sandy beaches, cliffs and rocky coves, the Ayrshire coastline looks out towards the Isles of Arran and Bute and enjoys a fine, mild climate fanned by the warm currents of the Gulf stream. Like so many parts of Scotland, Ayrshire is excellent for walking and the area is renowned for its superb championship golf courses, as well as boasting a wealth of historic landmarks to seek out, including lots of castles and ancient strongholds.
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