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Souter Johnnies Cottage
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Souter Johnnie was a character in the Burns poem Tam o Shanter. Souter Johnnies real name was John Davidson, Souter is an old name for a shoemaker. Robert Burns's mother was born in Kirkoswald so there is a long connection with him; he also attended school here for a short time. Souter Johnnie lived in this cottage until he died in 1806 the cottage is furnished in the style of the times. The cottage contains a lovely collection of tools similar to the ones the Souter would have used. The Souter' family carried on living here until about 1920.
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