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i grew up in Stewarton and was/still am fascinated by the bust that is above the shop.My Great Gran (dead now) told me it was not of Rabbie Burns and there was a song about it.

The bust was actually a man called Fleming who lived at Oatfield House.
I think the song was called Stewarton Corner, I remember it being sang at parties years ago.

petewick

blimey do you know why he is there or how long it has been there?

I think that it was put there because he was a benefactor to the area, it was probably put there when the building was erected.

petewick

I believe it may be James Nichol Fleming that Petewick is talking about. If so, for more information see here.

Hope that helps.

Malky

thank you both very much for the info. Was talking to my parents tonight (still living in stewarton) and they were amazed at the power and info this site has.