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It's A Miracle

Prestwick

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Adrian Bleese
Nov 17, 2024
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“No, wha this tale o' truth shall read,
Ilk man and mother's son take heed”
-               Robert Burns

The waters of the well at St Ninian’s Episcopal church in Prestwick are said to have cured famous spider-fancier Robert the Bruce of leprosy.

Robert The Bruce Relaxing by watching a Spider

The story about the well is that he arrived here too tired and si…

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