Burns
Jean Armour
The Jean Armour Room, Burns House Museum
- Period:
- 18th Century
- Description:
Robert Burns and Jean Armour lived in this room from March to December 1788. It was rented from Archibald Meikle, a tailor. Soon after they moved in Jean gave birth to twin daughters but they both died within a few days.
From June, Jean lived here mostly alone. Burns was absent in Ellisland. preparing their new home to which they removed in December.
- Source:
- Burns House, Mauchline
- Digital Number:
- EAIN005n
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
