Hamish McHamish Statue
Hamish McHamish Statue
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Sep 2020
Statue of the well known and popular local cat that lived to roam about St. Andrews. I Hamish on TV, but I never got to see him in real life. This is a great tribute to a great cat and lighter side to life.
Written September 13, 2020
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David L
Abbottstown18 contributions
Oct 2019
We just happened upon this statue while walking around St. Andrews. We were curious and found out more about Hamish. We love cats and in the past have had some for beloved pets. It was so nice to read about this famous cat and the kindness from stangers, that he experienced in his travel about town.
Written November 7, 2019
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thetravellingmanUk
uk9,495 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
During a trip to St Andrews yesterday with my daughter, we visited the statue of Hamish McHamish.
The bronze statue is situated in Logies Lane, just off South Street.
Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat who lived in St Andrews.
The publication of a book led him to national and international prominence. He had a following on social media, and was even featured on BBC Television's 'The One Show'.
Hamish lived from 1999 to the 11th September 2014. His statue, by David Annand, was unveiled on the 5th April 2014, around 5 months before Hamish died.
Hamish was owned by Marianne Baird, but after attaining the age of one, he preferred living the life of a nomad. He was fed and watered at various homes in the town. Most of his time was known to have been spent around homes and businesses in the South Street area of St Andrews.
These animal statues and stories are always very popular, as well as being touching, and instantly remind me of similar statues such as Greyfriars Bobby and Wojtek the soldier bear, both in Edinburgh, as well as Bamse the St Bernard dog in Montrose.
The bronze statue is situated in Logies Lane, just off South Street.
Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat who lived in St Andrews.
The publication of a book led him to national and international prominence. He had a following on social media, and was even featured on BBC Television's 'The One Show'.
Hamish lived from 1999 to the 11th September 2014. His statue, by David Annand, was unveiled on the 5th April 2014, around 5 months before Hamish died.
Hamish was owned by Marianne Baird, but after attaining the age of one, he preferred living the life of a nomad. He was fed and watered at various homes in the town. Most of his time was known to have been spent around homes and businesses in the South Street area of St Andrews.
These animal statues and stories are always very popular, as well as being touching, and instantly remind me of similar statues such as Greyfriars Bobby and Wojtek the soldier bear, both in Edinburgh, as well as Bamse the St Bernard dog in Montrose.
Written August 15, 2018
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Bournemouthboss
Bournemouth, UK29 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Interesting story about Hamish - shame you cannot buy the book in town or make a donation maybe to an animal
Charity in his honour.
Charity in his honour.
Written October 1, 2023
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Swedishtomcat
Diss, UK4,473 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This local celebrity cat has been immortalised in bronze since 2014 (had to look this up online as there was no info about him on the plinth). He was the star of a book named after him which told the stories of his daily exploits and nomadic life around the town.
Written November 15, 2021
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JED53
Maryland179 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
I hadn't heard about Hamish McHamish until I saw the book about him in the gift shop. It's a lovely story, and what a great idea to honor him with the statue. He was beloved in the town, I wish I could have met him.
Written July 16, 2019
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Paige A
San Antonio, TX11 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Must see while in St. Andrews, though tough to get a good pic without anything unsightly in the background
Written November 17, 2018
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craigluscar
Dunfermline, UK13,186 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Sitting just off South St is the statue of Hamish The cost was raised for funds from the public . He came to international attention from his walks around St Andrews ,well known to locals and a familiar sight. Owned by Marianne Baird he became nomadic around the town . A book was also written about him and a facebook page was created for him with 5000 followers . It is still active and there are many photos of him . He died in 2014 and was 15 years old
Written July 15, 2018
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WHY
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Aug 2022
A beautiful story and a fine tribute to this much liked cat. We didn't know about it until we found it by passing by.
Written August 4, 2022
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Mandy E
Mumbles, UK79 contributions
Apr 2022
I love the story of Hamish because I think he’s very cool. I love that when you touch his tail you get good luck!
Written April 14, 2022
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