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Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Main Road
Kirkoswald
Ayrshire and Arran
KA19 8HY | View map
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The home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who was the original Souter Johnnie of Robert Burns' Tam O' Shanter. Life-sized stone figures of the Souter, Tam, the innkeeper and his wife are refurbished, contains period furniture, Burns relics and a reconstructed souter's workshop.

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Months Open: 1 Apr - 30 Sep
Car Parking: Yes
Admission Price: £2.50

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