Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton, 17th-century museum in Tarbolton, Scotland.
Bachelors' Club is an 18th-century building with a thatched roof and red shutters in Tarbolton. The two-story structure contains period furnishings that reflect how people lived at that time.
A young writer founded a debating society in 1780 at this location for young men from the area. The group met regularly for intellectual discussions and social activities.
The rooms show where young men gathered to discuss love, friendship, and society matters of the time. Visitors can sense how these meetings took place and what topics engaged the group.
The site is accessible from spring through fall on specific days in the afternoon. Visitors should check opening times before going to confirm the building is open when they plan to visit.
The building is one of the few remaining thatched houses in Scotland and inspired similar clubs that emerged around the world. This modest structure gained international influence from its original purpose.
Opening Hours: April 7-September 26 Friday-Tuesday 13:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 55.51313,-4.48615
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04
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