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The Tam O’Shanter Tale

Join us in the Great Gallery and discover the dramatic story of Tam and his horse Meg, and their wild midnight ride, before making your own puppet of Meg and Tam to take home.

The Tam O’Shanter Tale

About The Tam O’Shanter Tale

Join us in the Great Gallery to see a special chair with a curious tale to tell. Discover the dramatic story of Tam and his horse Meg, and their wild midnight ride, before making your own puppet of Meg and Tam to take home.

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