Irvine Burns Club | |
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Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS3203739218 | |
Wellwood House, Irvine Burns Club | |
Coordinates | 55°37′03″N 4°40′07″W / 55.617464°N 4.668645°W |
Grid reference | NS 32037 39218 |
Type | Burns Club |
Site information | |
Owner | Irvine Burns Club |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 19th century |
Materials | Stone and brick |
The Irvine Burns Club, based at the Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum, was founded on 2 June 1826 and is one of the world's longest continuously active Burns Clubs. At least five personal friends of Robert Burns were among the group of local gentleman, whose idea it was to form the club. Irvine in North Ayrshire is an old market town and port situated on the west coast of Scotland, approx 14 miles north of Ayr.[1]