Parliament Close

Parliament Close - Composed by John C Grant (https://johncgrant.com). Traditional composer from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Parliament Close, Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland


This forms part of what was an ancient through road. Entered through an archway off Cunninghame Street, it led to an enclosure within which was a Smithy and a haunt of Robert Burns. The seclusion of the area made it renowned as a meeting place out of the eyes of the general public. After a time it became known as ‘Parliament Close’ reflecting the level of debate generated there.


Parliament Close - Composed by John C Grant (https://johncgrant.com). Traditional composer from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

A guide track for ‘Parliament Close’ is available below for listening: -

You can download a PDF of the sheet music here - or braille format here.

The track is additionally available within the following collections and sets: -

Associated Collections: -
3/2 Ayrshire Places Reel Tarbolton Street The Tarbolton Collection