Cycling Highlight
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Location: Muirkirk, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
A Romantic Poet, Isabel Pagan (1740-1821) is best known for writing the poem 'Ca' the Ewes' which was later adapted by Robert Burns into the popular song. Isabel was also known as 'Tibbie', she was born with a deformed foot and several health issues which made her unsuitable for the usual farm labour she made her living through writing, singing and operating a 'Howff', an unofficial pub and gathering place.There is also a mural to her in the nearby village of Muirkirk.
March 25, 2025
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