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Maidens, like many places in Ayrshire, has a Burns connection. He used to drink locally at ‘The Cellars.’ Also known as the oldest house in the village, it had a reputation as a favourite haunt for smugglers working the coast. In addition, the character depicted in Burns famous poem Tam o’Shanter lived on Shanter Farm which lies just north of the village.
Another earlier Robert connected to the village is Robert the Bruce who landed his small army of 300 at the south end of Maidens bay in 1301. He went on to win the Battle of Loudoun Hill eventually conquering Scotland which he ruled for the next 23 years until he died.
We returned home by way of "Souter Johnnie's" where we stopped for tea but the lunch time trade was hanging on, so it wasn't the quiet relaxed experience that I'd hoped for. http://www.soutersinn.com/dining/dining/
Nicole went to church with Ann who came back saying that she felt unwell so had an early night. The rest of us had another quiet night before the telly which didn't displease me in the least.
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