Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Tam Samson
In or near Riccarton.
Tam Samson — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tam Samson is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Dick Institute is a cultural venue in Kilmarnock, featuring the largest museum and gallery spaces in Ayrshire. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibitions, permanent displays, and a library, showcasing local history, art, and community activities.
Place summary
Tam Samson is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the character from Robert Burns' poem "Tam o' Shanter." The memorial serves as a tribute to Scottish literary heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6094, -4.4919
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA1 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Phone
- 01563 554300
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock — 0.6 km
- Official site
- eastayrshireleisure.com
Sources
- osm: node/526199610 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tam Samson?
- Tam Samson is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA1 3BU).
- What is Tam Samson?
- Tam Samson — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tam Samson?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA1 3BU.
- Is Tam Samson free to visit?
- Yes, Tam Samson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tam Samson?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA1 3BU.