Tam O'Shanter at Alloway Kirk

The poem Tam O'Shanter is one of Robert Burns’ most famous works. Now an iconic piece of Scottish literature, the story of one man’s brush with the world of the supernatural has inspired countless artists since its publication. This work by artist Alexander Carse shows the point of the poem where Tam , on his way home after a night in the pub, passes Alloway Kirk where he sees lights glimmering through the trees and goes to investigate. What he finds within, is an 'unco sight'...