This 30-foot-tall totem pole, carved from a single Western red cedar tree, stands proudly in the Scottish countryside. Adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, the pole features a variety of symbolic creatures, including eagles, wolves, and bears, which hold significant meaning in Native American culture.
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
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.
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
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
Great little rest stop
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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
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.
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
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
Great little rest stop
