This is the statue of Burns on the north bank of the River Irvine just to the south of the
Town Moor. It faces south, towards Alloway, where Burns was born.
Taken in June 2008 and as you can see the ground's looking a bit parched. The trees inside the
fencing have now been removed, because, apparently, they won't grow properly in the wind-swept
location. That, or the local council simply can't be bothered to show proper respect and look after
the place properly. Either way, it's now necessary to retake the photographs to show an accurate view.

Now done, in late May 2009.
It's said that there were 21 trees because they were planted to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the
creation of Irvine New Town. Now there aren't any, as you can see.

Of the same area, but this is a vertical view.

From the same position but using a longer lens to show more detail.

Round the back.