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Robert Burns and Irvine Old Parish Church and Graveyard.

  • Irvine Old Parish Church and Graveyard.
    Irvine Old Parish Church and Graveyard.
  • Memorial to Helen Mackenzie- wife of Dr Mackenzie, first President of Irvine Burns Club. She died in 1827. Dr Mackenzie later moved to Edinburgh, where he died and was interred in New Calton Cemetery.
    Memorial to Helen Mackenzie- wife of Dr Mackenzie, first President of Irvine Burns Club. She died in 1827. Dr Mackenzie later moved to Edinburgh, where he died and was interred in New Calton Cemetery.
  • David Sillar, first Vice President and close friend of Robert Burns.
    David Sillar, first Vice President and close friend of Robert Burns.
  • John Peebles, Convener of Trades
    John Peebles, Convener of Trades
  • William Gilles, Grain Dealer.
    William Gilles, Grain Dealer.
  • James Johnston, Town Clerk.
    James Johnston, Town Clerk.
  • Robert Wyllie, Harbourmaster.
    Robert Wyllie, Harbourmaster.
  • John Orr, Merchant.
    John Orr, Merchant.
  • James Allan, Grocer.
    James Allan, Grocer.
  • Maxwell Dick, Printer.
    Maxwell Dick, Printer.
  • John Fletcher, Surgeon.
    John Fletcher, Surgeon.
  • Patrick Blair Writer (Solicitor).
    Patrick Blair Writer (Solicitor).
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Added by: Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum

12 Oct. 2022

Published under copyright - Irvine Burns Club

For more information, go to www.irvineburnsclub.org. Of the 12 founder members of Irvine Burns Club, 11 are buried here. During his stay in Irvine learning the trade of flax dressing, 1781-82, Robert Burns worshipped here. It was in Irvine Burns life changed from him being an apprentice flax dresser to apprentice poet.
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