Bachelors' Club

Heritage Site in Ayrshire

Scotland

Bachelors' Club

School access road in Tarbolton Leading from Montgomerie Street.
School access road in Tarbolton Credit: Alan Reid

Bachelors' Club is a historic building located in Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a well-known heritage site that holds significant cultural and historical importance. The club was founded in 1780 by Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet, as a debating society for the local men of the area.

The building itself is a simple two-story structure, constructed in the traditional Scottish vernacular style. It features a thatched roof and whitewashed walls, giving it a quaint and charming appearance. Inside, the club consists of a main meeting room on the ground floor and a smaller room on the upper floor.

The Bachelors' Club played a pivotal role in the intellectual and social life of the local community during the late 18th century. It served as a venue for lively debates on various topics, including politics, literature, and philosophy. The club also provided a space for young men to socialize and establish connections.

Today, Bachelors' Club is open to visitors who are interested in exploring the history and legacy of Robert Burns. The building has been carefully preserved, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the ambiance of the 18th-century debating society. The site also features an exhibition showcasing artifacts and memorabilia related to Robert Burns and his connection to the Bachelors' Club.

Overall, Bachelors' Club stands as a testament to the intellectual and cultural heritage of Ayrshire, attracting visitors from all over the world who wish to immerse themselves in the rich history of Robert Burns and his influential contributions to Scottish literature.

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Bachelors' Club Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.514/-4.486 or Grid Reference NS4327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

School access road in Tarbolton Leading from Montgomerie Street.
School access road in Tarbolton
Leading from Montgomerie Street.
Tarbolton Parish Church
Tarbolton Parish Church
Croft Street, Tarbolton heading North
Croft Street, Tarbolton heading North
Clockston fields
Clockston fields
Clockston Farm sign and pasture
Clockston Farm sign and pasture
B744 near Tarbolton
B744 near Tarbolton
Minor road near Tarbolton
Minor road near Tarbolton
Cereal at Auchinweet
Cereal at Auchinweet
Crofthead, a farm
Crofthead, a farm
Barrmuir, a farm
Barrmuir, a farm
Access road to Droystone, a farm
Access road to Droystone, a farm
Alton Burn A stream flowing into Water of Fail which, in turn, joins the River Ayr at Failford.
Alton Burn
A stream flowing into Water of Fail which, in turn, joins the River Ayr at Failford.
A beech avenue south of Tarbolton
A beech avenue south of Tarbolton
Patched tarmac at a B743 junction
Patched tarmac at a B743 junction
Outmains, an Ayrshire farmhouse A 'monkey puzzle' dominates the garden.
Outmains, an Ayrshire farmhouse
A 'monkey puzzle' dominates the garden.
Tarbolton from the air Looking northeast, just after take-off from Prestwick.
Tarbolton from the air
Looking northeast, just after take-off from Prestwick.
Carngillan, Ayrshire Looking towards the junction of B743 (Mauchline to Ayr) from the B730 (Stair to Tarbolton). Plenty litter on these roads. Note the cottages have been renovated since the last visitor <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/61596">NS4325 : Carngillan, Ayrshire</a>
Carngillan, Ayrshire
Looking towards the junction of B743 (Mauchline to Ayr) from the B730 (Stair to Tarbolton). Plenty litter on these roads. Note the cottages have been renovated since the last visitor NS4325 : Carngillan, Ayrshire
Tarbolton Pharmacy The building behind the pharmacy is Robert Burns' Batchelor's Club on Sandgate.
Tarbolton Pharmacy
The building behind the pharmacy is Robert Burns' Batchelor's Club on Sandgate.
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Bachelors' Club is located at Grid Ref: NS4327 (Lat: 55.514, Lng: -4.486)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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