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Bring the family here to this 18th century cottage where literature is brought to life. The cottage is the former home of John Davidson a former cobbler, who was the real life Souter Johnnie immortalised in the Robert Burns poem Tam o’ Shanter. In the garden there is a thatched cottage with life-size sandstone statues of the characters in the poem. There is a children's quiz that can be bought full of fun facts about all the unusual objects in the cottage.

Want To Treat Yourself?

There is a small area selling souvenirs and books.

Features

  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Disabled Access

Category

Museums

Museums

Suitable For

3-5

3-5

6-9

6-9

10+

10+

Opening Times

April - October Fri - Tue 11:30 - 17:00

Price Information

  • : Free

Facilities

Baby ChangingParkingPicnic AreaShop

How To Get There

Directions

Located South West of Glasgow just over 1hrs drive from Glasgow, follow the M77 South from Glasgow then, the A77 truck Road. The cottage will be on your righthand side in Kirkoswald.

Static google map of Souter Johnnie's Cottage

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