So Deep In Luve Am I Mural

The 'So Deep In Luve Am I' mural was installed in October 2026, as part of wider regeneration through the Mauchline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).

The mural is located on the gable wall of the Castle Café, 3 Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline, KA5 5BD, within the courtyard facing the Burns House Museum and Library.

The mural is influenced by Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour.

Internationally renowned artist James Klinge was appointed to install the mural by the project steering group.

Project steering group

The project steering group included:

East Ayrshire Council elected members: Councillor William Lennox and Councillor Linda Mabon
Former East Ayrshire Council CARS Officer
East Ayrshire Council Regeneration Officer
Owners of 3A Kilmarnock Road (Castle Café and residents)
Ayrshire360 Visual Arts Officers
Representative from the local Burns Club

Commissioning process

The steering group received over 10 bids, shortlisted and interviewed three artists, then appointed James Klinge.

The concepts

These are based on a modern interpretation of Robert Burns and Jean Armour, with Robert reading from a published edition while Jean sits alongside him, sharing the moment.

The designs aim to celebrate Mauchline's cultural heritage while fitting sensitively within the conservation area.

Design approach

Colours have been selected from the Mauchline Conservation Area Management Plan palette, including:

fir green
moss grey
beige
oyster white
purple red
pastel turquoise

Background colours are intentionally blended with lighter complementary tones to create texture and visual interest rather than flat colour blocks.

The human figures retain natural skin tones similar to the artist's previous mural work.

View James Klinge's artwork on his website

Artist's proposals

View James Klinge's design proposals below.

Mauchline Mural Developed Concepts (PDF 574 KB)