Alloway Auld Kirk
The Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th century, is a church ruin in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, celebrated as the scene of the witches' dance in the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns.Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Alloway Auld Kirk,” and “Alloway Kirk”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Brig o’ Doon.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Museum
Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is a museum which houses collections relating to the life of Robert Burns, Scotland's national Bard. It is run by the National Trust for Scotland and is located within Alloway in Ayrshire, the village where Burns was born. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is situated 620 feet east of Alloway Auld Kirk.
Brig o’ Doon
Bridge
Photo: George Rankin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon, is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire, Scotland, and a Category A structure. Brig o’ Doon is situated 740 feet south of Alloway Auld Kirk.
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway
Monument
Photo: VegasGav7777, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Robert Burns Monument, Alloway is situated 370 feet southeast of Alloway Auld Kirk.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Alloway and Doonfoot.
Alloway
Town
Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Alloway is a suburb of Ayr, and former village, in South Ayrshire, Scotland, located on the River Doon. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem "Tam o' Shanter".
Kincaidston
Suburb
Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east.
Alloway Auld Kirk
- Categories: church, tourism, ruins, and historic site
- Location: South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.42789° or 55° 25′ 40″ northLongitude
-4.63751° or 4° 38′ 15″ westOpen location code
9C7QC9H6+5XOpenStreetMap ID
way 214334142OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q4733238
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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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