Historic Templeton’s Bookshop Walks with Tasting History Ayrshire Tours

Bookshop owner William Templeton takes you on a 90 minute literary tour of 18th century Irvine, where his young friend Robert Burns often spends hours sitting in the Templeton Bookshop chair, lost in the books around him.

This specially commissioned walk finishes at Wellwood Museum, home of Irvine Burns Club. Here you can watch their unique presentation on Burns in Irvine, enjoy a very special display of some of Wellwood’s literary treasures and even see the original Templeton’s Bookshop chair where Burns once sat and dreamt.

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm+ and 2 pm – 3.30 pm+

Walk starts from Irvine Townhouse & includes visit to Wellwood Museum. Please note there are some uneven surfaces on the route.

We are grateful to Irvine Burns Club for their support of this event. A small contribution to Wellwood is included in the ticket price but you are welcome to make a donation while you are there.