Alloway Auld Kirk

The Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th century, is a church ruin in , , , celebrated as the scene of the witches' dance in the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …is also known as “Alloway Kirk”
  • Description: church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Brig o’ Doon.
The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig… is situated 740 feet south of Alloway Auld Kirk.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alloway and Doonfoot.
is a suburb of , and former village…
is a suburb in the south-west of , .
is a housing scheme in the town of in , .

Alloway Auld Kirk

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Latitude
55.42789° or 55° 25′ 40″ north
Longitude
-4.63751° or 4° 38′ 15″ west
Open location code
9C7QC9H6+5X
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Turkish—“Alloway Auld Kirk” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Alloway Kirk”
  • German: “Alloway Auld Kirk”
  • Japanese: “アロウェイ教会”
  • Slovak: “Alloway Kirk”
  • Turkish: “Alloway Auld Kilisesi”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Alloway Parish Church and Brig O’Doon Hotel, Alloway, Ayr.

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