What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Eglinton Woods Drukken Steps (St. Bryde's Well) favourite walk (1781-82) of Robert Burns and his sailor friend Richard Brown. "Do you recollect a Sunday we spent together in Eglinton Woods?" R.B. Edinburgh 30th Dec. 1787 Recorded plaque organisation: Irvine Burns Club.
Robert Burns, a renowned Scottish poet, and Richard Brown, his sailor friend, frequented Eglinton Woods for walks between 1781-1782, reflecting their close companionship and the area's inspiration to Burns.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
StanecastleVillage (period Unassigned) · 587 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1332 yd
Irvine, East Road, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 1343 yd
BourtreehillCountry House (period Unassigned) · 1353 yd
Irvine, Annick RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1480 yd
Irvine, High StreetCoin(s) (roman) · 1496 yd
Seagate CastleRuins · 1559 yd
Irvine, Seagate, Seagate CastleCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 1561 yd
Robert Burns StatueMemorial · 1582 yd
Irvine, BridgegateNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1655 yd
Scottish Maritime MuseumMuseum · 1.4 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and ShopMuseum · 1.4 mi