Souter Johnnie's Cottage

The inspiration for the character Souter Johnnie, Tam's 'ancient, trusty, drouthy crony' in Burns' poem Tam O'Shanter, was John Davidson, the real-life souter (shoemaker) who lived and worked in this cottage.

The thatched building contains many relics, including the family bible and implements of a village shoemaker. In the restored ale-house in the garden are life-sized stone figures of the souter, Tam, the inn-keeper and his wife. They sit around, much as Burns visualised them, 'fast by an ingle bleezing finely..... ae market nicht' over 200 years ago.



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Opening Times
(2007 times)
30th March to 30th September: Friday to Tuesday 11.30am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm).

Groups of 20 or more must always book in advance, please.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £14.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £10.00.

NTS members free.

Directions
In Kirkoswald, on A77, 4 miles south-west of Maybole, South Ayrshire.
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Souter Johnnie's Cottage Postcode for SatNav: KA19 8HY

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Culzean Castle & Country Park (2 Miles)*
The range of interests and activities at Culzean provides a perfect day out for the family. There is Robert Adam's castle, built 1772-1790 and Scotland's first Country Park, created in 1969 and consisting of 563 acres.
Crossraguel Abbey (2 Miles)*
The remains of Crossraguel Abbey, which are remarkably complete and of a very high quality, include the church, cloister, chapter house and much of the domestic premises.
Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries (9 Miles)*
Rozelle House is now a major display venue, currently showing the significant collection, 'Tam O' Shanter' - a series of 54 paintings, by Alexander Goudie. The Maclaurin collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints.
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Savoy Park hotel (10 Miles)*
You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.
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A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality.
Ramada Ayr (10 Miles)*
Ramada Ayr is located in the town centre walking distance from the shops, bars, restaurants and night clubs. This hotel has a Sebastian Coe Health Club, facilities include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna steam room and fitness suite.
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