Friars Carse no relation churchyard of Dunscore Old Church and tomb
Robert Burns links
Dunscore old Kirk burial ground is associated with Robert Burns through the presence of the tomb of Robert Riddell of Glenriddell.
Robert Burns and his family lived at nearby Ellisland Farm (1788 to 1791) and for some years the poet was on good terms with Robert Riddell of Glenriddell (now Friars' Carse), having the use of the 'Hermitage' at Glenriddell House (sic), etc. The friendship was broken following an act of inappropriate behaviour by Burns and Robert Riddell died before the friendship could be re-established.
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