Growing up in Dalhanna Drive, New Cumnock the usual route to head down the town was by way of the shortcut in the spare ground
Author: flowgently
Mass Murder at Cumnock Kirk
The Barony of Cumnock The early 16th century was a time of significant change and great optimism in the Barony of Cumnock. In 1509, James
The Polquhirter Muse
Polquhirter Burn in the parish of New Cumnock is a tributary of the mighty River Nith which rises in the hills of New Cumnock before
Seaforth House – What’s in a name?
Seaforth House and Furnace Row In the photo below from ‘Old New Cumnock’ by Donald McIver [1] the row of cottages on the left is
Stamp Brae or Stank Brae?
The main thoroughfare through the village of New Cumnock is known as Castle, named after Cumnock Castle, the ancient seat of the barons of Cumnock,
Afton’s Laird and the Father of Auckland
John Logan and Martha McAdam On the wall of Laight Farm in glorious Glen Afton in the parish of New Cumnock is a memorial plaque
NEW CUMNOCK HISTORY 