Tam o Shanter Inn Ayr (Student Tours Scotland - STS 129)
The Tam o'Shanter Inn in Ayr Town Centre.
Old Photographs Ayr Ayrshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Ayr, a large town and former Royal Burgh on the west coast of Ayrshire. Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period. In 1652, the town was used as a base and fortress for some of Oliver Cromwell's men. The Tam O' Shanter Inn is celebrated as the place where Robert Burns famous fictional hero Tam o’ Shanter and his drouthy cronies met prior to Tam’s famous ride from the witches. The poem describes Tam’s homeward journey, after a long evening at the Inn, and the terrible visions he witnesses. Riding his grey mare, Meg, Tam comes across a coven of witches, warlocks and the Devil himself at the ruined church of Kirk Alloway. Knowing that witches can’t cross water, he heads for the Brig o’ Doon. Unfortunately, though Tam does escape, one of the witches grabs Meg’s tail and pulls it off, and Burns ends his tale with this warning for drinkers. Ayr Racecourse is a well known racecourse in Scotland and hosts both National Hunt and flat racing. It has the largest capacity in Scotland for horse racing, During the 19th and 20th Centuries, Ayr became a popular holiday resort. This was due to its fine sandy beach and the construction of the rail link to Glasgow which was completed in 1840. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day
Visit Scotland:Haunted Kirk Alloway's Graveyard/Tam O'Shanter Robert Burns
Tam O'Shanter's scary tale took place here at haunted Auld Kirk Alloway, by Ayr Glasgow. Recently voted the most haunted place in Scotland, and famous as the spot where a terrified Tam O'Shanter saw warlocks and witches in a dance and Old Nick (the devil) in the shape of a beast.
Fancy a wee walk in the dark? Happy Halloween folks!
One of the scariest places on earth? Nah!
Music: Darkness is coming by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
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Scottish Places: Ayr & Alloway, Scotland - Land of Robert Burns & Birthplace Museum
A quick DIY tour around Ayr, Alloway, Prestwick and the Ayrshire Countryside. In no particular order are: 13th Century Brig O'Doon, Tam O'Shanter pub in Ayr High st, Souter Johnnies pub in Kirkoswald, Alloway Inn in Alloway, Balbirs Indian Restaurant on the southbound A77, Elvis Presley plaque at Prestwick Airport where he landed for a few hours whilst in the armed forces, Waverley Paddle Steamer - only sea-going paddle steamer in the world still going strong, Ailsa Craig the volcanic plug in the Clyde aka Paddy's Milestone, an old boat in Ayr harbour, Wallace Tower and a statue of William Wallace in Ayr High Street, Bar Dome in Prestwicks main road, River Doon in both directions as seen from the Millennium Footbridge at the mouth of the river, Brig O'Doon Hotel., pictures of Culzean Castle and grounds (appeared as Lord Summerisle's residence in original movie Wickerman and The Queen with Helen Mirren), Rabbie Burns cottage/birthplace in Alloway, the Lang Scots Mile walk marker on Ayr seafront. Phew that just about covers it! Shame its not newport state of mind spoof of new york state of mind '-)
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Souter Johnnie (1961)
Kirkoswald in Strathclyde, Scotland.
Beautiful L/S of the rocky coast of the west of Scotland; L/S of a car driving along a coastal road; M/S of a sign post reading 'The National Trust for Scotland / Souter Johnnie's House'.
M/S of a car driving through the village of Kirkoswald; pan right to show a thatched cottage; M/S of a plaque saying 'Souter Johnnie's House - Built 1786 / John Davidson - Born 1728 - Died here 1808' and a line from the famous poem by Robert Burns.
M/S of elderly caretaker William Eaglesham, who looks after the cottage, in the garden, where four life-size figures carved from stone depict Souter Johnnie, Tam O'Shanter, and the landlord and landlady of Tam O'Shanter Inn; they sit in chairs on a small patio, as if gathered round a fire in the inn. William cleans the landlord figure with a brush; various shots of the other figures as commentator quotes from the poem (in a Scottish accent); part of Souter Johnnie's nose seems to be missing.
M/S of a chimney stack of a cottage; tilt down to show the window of the room where Robbie Burns was educated. M/Ss of William in the garden, cleaning the spinning wheel that belonged to Souter Johnnie's wife ('souter' means 'shoemaker'). M/S of the shoemaker's tools.
L/S of a butcher's shop and some cottages (originally Burns' school); the Tam O'Shanter Inn is seen at the end of the row. Various shots in a graveyard; C/Us of the gravestones of Souter Johnnie, Burns' School Master and Tam O'Shanter. Commentator quotes from Burns.
Note: On file are cameraman's notes on the footage shot, a black and white postcard of the stone figures in the garden and a small guidebook about Souter Johnnie's House from The National Trust for Scotland.
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Take a different path in Ayrshire & Arran
Have you been to Ayrshire & Arran recently? You might just be surprised at what you see.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway is the ideal place to start before you venture inside Burn’s cottage where Scotland’s National Bard was born in 1759. Continue your Burns’ adventure at Rozelle House where you’ll find Tam O’ Shanter paintings by Alexander Goudie. Don’t miss the Burns House Museum in the charming cobbled backstreets of Mauchline and enjoy an audio tour.
Described as one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes, Dumfries House is a real gem, boasting priceless Chippendale furniture in opulent rooms. Throughout the estate discover woodland walks, the Queen Elizabeth Walled Gardens, or lose yourself in the maze. Near Maybole, the impressive Culzean Castle & Country Park with its grand turrets, is not to be missed and Kelburn Castle and Country Centre in Fairlie is adorned with graffiti courtesy of Brazilian street artists.
Across the water on the Isle of Arran, the Machrie Moor Standing Stones which date back up to 4,500 years, are set in stunning landscapes. At Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park wander the gardens with views down to Arran’s coastline. Discover lush woodland, waterfalls and a summer house before having some fun in the new Isle be Wild adventure playground.
The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory near Dalmellington is found in the Galloway Dark Sky Park, the first of its kind in the UK. This is one of the best places to admire the dark skies, and they are so clear that you are likely to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
For a change of pace, get your glad rags on and head to Ayr Racecourse, which also hosts the Scottish Grand National and the Gold Cup, popular days out full of excitement and glamour. Or why not tee off at almost 50 courses and 3 Championship Courses, like Royal Troon, or try a more unique course like Shiskine Golf Course on the Isle of Arran which has 12 holes and spectacular views?
The Isle of Cumbrae is a compact island accessed by Ferry from Largs in just 15 minutes! Ideal for cycling thanks to its size as well as being home to an array of wildlife.
In Irvine, you will find the Scottish Maritime Museum which is the home to Scotland’s seafaring heritage giving a fascinating insight into the importance of Scotland’s maritime heritage. The museum also hosts Irvine Harbour’s Festival of Light which is back again in 2019.
With miles of coastline in the area you are spoilt for choice. Take a stroll on Ayr beach, explore rockpools at Croy Shore, or why not try kitesurfing in Troon?
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Brodick Castle and Country Park
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The Bonnie Land O' Ayr
Ayr (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Àir Mouth of the River Ayr) is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205. Ayr is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire council area, which is the unitary local authority.
To the north of Ayr is the adjoining town of Prestwick, famous for its golf and its aviation industry as home of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Other neighbouring settlements include Alloway, known for its associations with the poet Robert Burns.
This film by Hamilton Blackley is set to the old classic song Bonnie Land O' Ayr sung by Robert Wilson
Tam O' Shanter
Jim Anderson recites the Burns classic from memory. Shot in the basement at The State Bar in Glasgow, Scotland in the fall of 2001.
Dams, Lades, Tunnels, Robert Burns and The Haugh, East Ayrshire
The Haugh hamlet lies below Mauchline and was the site of mills from the time of the monks until quite recently. The first curling stone factory was located here. Robert Burns walked here and his bath sits at the bottom of the Kingencleugh Glen.
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Burnscast 2016
After a year off, the Scots Whay Hae! annual Burnscast returns in style with Ali & Ian joined by our very own Ronnie Young to talk all things Rabbie, particularly the Futurelearn on-line course, “Robert Burns: Poets, Songs & Legacy”, which is open to all, and is entirely free. You can hear all about it on the podcast, but further details can be found here . They also talk about Burns the Icon, and how this Ayrshire poet became one of the most recognisable faces around the world. It’s the perfect accompaniment to Burns Night – but then, we would say that.
Denz reciting Tam O'Shanter, by Robert Burns.
DOH...the introduction cut off....
He did well to memorize this first bit for Burns Night :-)
History Insights - Robert Burns and 'The Hermitage' at Friars' Carse
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Stayin Alive in Ayr, Scotland
ALLOWAY, a small village in Scotland.
Alloway is a conservation village that is now a suburb of Ayr. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem Tam o' Shanter. Tobias Bachope, the mason responsible for the construction of Hopetoun House, Craigiehall, and Kinross House, also hailed from Alloway.
In the first part of the video you will see The Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th Century, which is a ruin in Alloway, celebrated as the scene of the witches' dance in the poem Tam o' Shanter by Robert Burns.
Next, you will see some streets and an old beautiful hotel covered with ivy. Behind the hotel there is a huge, beautiful garden and The old, stone bridge over the River Doon (Brig o' Doon).
This is a lovely, small village which is worth visiting and looking around.
Music : Parkside by Dan Lebowitz, Youtube license.
Haggis Handover at Ayrshire College
The ceremonial haggis was made by Routes to Creative Ayrshire College students helped by lecturer Linda Todd and was passed to the representatives of South Ayrshire Council and Robert Burns World Federation on Thursday 8th January 2015.
On Saturday 24th January it will be part of the The Great Big Haggis Pass starting at 12 noon leaving from the Tam o' Shanter Inn, High Street, Ayr and will be passed by individuals all the way to the Burns Cottage. Its arrival will be celebrated with Maybole Pipe Band and will be start of the weekend Bard's birthday celebrations.
This is also part of the unique commemoration of Robert Burns, Alloway 1759 -
Tickets for all events available at Gaiety Theatre
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Robert Burns Statue Ayr (Student Tours Scotland STS 142)
The statue of Robert Burns near the Train Station in Ayr Town Centre in West Coast Scotland. Fine poet and I share his birthday.
M.H - Culzean Castle Part 1
Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. S.01 EP.09 Copyright of Antix Productions.
Ayrshire and Rabbie Burns
One of the Portpatrick Golf Club Members entertain the golfing ladies at the 2011 Scottish Seniors Supper