the grave of William Burns, Father of Scottish poet Robert Burns, in Alloway Kirk church yard, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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An actor dressed as Tam O'Shanter, at the grave of William Burns, Father of Scottish poet Robert Burns, in Alloway Kirk church yard during birthday celebrations of Robert Burns, Scottish poet, at the Alloway 1759 festival, in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, Tuesday 29th January 2013. Robert Burns wrote Tam O'Shanter whilst working nearby.

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Location: Alloway Kirk, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland
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