Burns

Tam Samson's House (1)

Period:

19th Century

Description:

This was the home of the Seed Merchant Tam Samson, friend and patron of Robert Burns. It was located on London Road in Kilmarnock but no longer exists.

 

According to the artist, Thomas Smellie, Burns was always welcomed at the house and frequently dined there when in Kilmarnock.

 

Smellie printed this sketch in his book Sketches of Old Kilmarnock which features 40 of the historical and significant sites around the town.

Materials/Media:

print of watercolour sketch

Source:

The Dick Institute

Digital Number:

EAFA217c

Creation Date:

1898

Copyright:

East Ayrshire Council