This is where the famous Paisley Poet, Robert Tannahill (1774-1810) lived for most of his life. Tannahill also helped found the Paisley Burns club in 1805, it is still active today and claims to be the oldest Burn's Club in the world. The cottage is preserved by the Paisley Burn's club, the slate roof was added in 2003 after the thatched roof was damaged by fire. Map location.