Muirkirk Totem Pole

Sightseeing attraction | Cumnock | Scotland | United Kingdom

Visit totem pole in Muirkirk

The Muirkirk Totem Pole is a striking piece of artwork in the Scottish village of Muirkirk, located in the East Ayrshire council area. It is situated in the "Heritage Layby," a rest area at the western end of the village along the A70 road. This totem pole welcomes visitors coming from Cumnock to Muirkirk.

Artwork at Heritage Layby

The artwork was officially unveiled in 2006. The design of the totem pole is the result of a collaboration with students from Muirkirk Primary School, who designed the various panels. These panels showcase carved depictions of birds of prey native to the region, as well as scenes reflecting the historical and modern development of Muirkirk.

Explore local history Muirkirk

In addition to the totem pole in the Heritage Layby, there are two more totem poles in the community: one at the entrance to Garronhill, also in Muirkirk, and another at Glenbuck Loch. Each of these totem poles is uniquely designed and explores different aspects of local history and culture.

Contact details

Web

http://www.muirkirk.org.uk

Phone

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Address

Smallburn Rd

Muirkirk

KA18 3RF Cumnock

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Opening hours

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Reviews

5 Reviews

Claire Ward

11.08.2024

Stopped off for a coffee from the little catering van, lovely couple, very friendly and nice food. Great Little picnic benches and plenty of space to park

Kirsty Clifford

04.04.2024

It's a great way to spend time just walking around the garden's and picnic area , also has a great snack van next to the layby for parking

Kimberley R

26.03.2024

Great little rest stop

Nick Winkle

01.07.2023

It was definitely a fine looking pole, certainly the best totem pole to my knowledge in the area. Unfortunately no facilities at the pole loses it a star. A must visit if in Scotland though

Peter Mabon

01.11.2022

Located in Muirkirk's Heritage Layby, an unusual tourist attraction in the shape of a native American style Totem Pole marking the entrance to the village on Smallburn Road, the A70. The inauguration of this impressive big pole was on Friday 21st April 2006. The children of Muirkirk Primary school designed the Totem Pole, the bottom panel says "Muirkirk Primary 2005" Other panels depicts birds of prey seen locally and depictions of Muirkirk people and history. At the top is a heron in flight wings spread wide. Nearby is a sculpture of a plough, a pyramid cairn memorial to the covenanters and history boards telling the story of the village.