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Bachelors' Club
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- Occupied by various families from the early 17th century up until 1928
- In 1779 Burns attended his dancing lessons and formed his debating club in the Upper room
- John Richard and his family were the owner occupiers of the property in the mid 1700s
In 1779 Burns attended dancing lessons in this 17th Century thatched house. He formed a debating club here in 1780 and drew up the 10 Rules of Membership for the society. One rule stated that to be a member you had to be a bachelor living in the parish of Tarbolton thus the property earning its name ‘Bachelor’s Club’. Robert Burns was also initiated into Free Masonry in the upper room in 1781.
Burns Night, 25 Jan, 1-5.
1 Apr to 30 Sep, Fri–Tues 1–5.
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- Trust joins with Howson to support Burns museum
In collaboration with celebrated Scottish artist Peter Howson the National Trust Scotland is proud to present fans of Howson and Robert Burns with the opportunity to win a painting which brings together two of Scotland’s favourite sons for one explosive work of art, at www.howsonburns.com. more>
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- Woo with the words of Burns this Valentine’s Day
The National Trust for Scotland is offering lovers the chance to send anonymous romantic lines of Burns’ poetry, as part of its latest push to raise funds for the ambitious new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. more>
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