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Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Ayrshire

Souter Johnnie's Cottage is a late 18th-century single-storey, L-plan cottage in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire. It is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. The cottage was built in 1785 by John Davidson, the village shoemaker. Davidson is believed to be the inspiration for 'Souter Johnnie' immortalised by Robert Burns in his well-known epic poem Tam o' Shanter. The cottage is within the council area of South Ayrshire.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB7586.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Ayrshire
Lat, Long: 55.330258,-4.7761129
Grid Reference: NS 2399 0753
Civil Parish: Kirkoswald CP
Council Area: South Ayrshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Ayrshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 304467
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Souter_Johnnie's_Cottage,_Ayrshire_304467

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