Cumnock Memories

• Heroine: Marjorie Dunbar (nee Comyn) of Cumnock

  by Geoff Crolley 27 October

  In 1296 MARJORIE DUNBAR held Dunbar Castle against her husband and Edward I, but what happened to her after that? We hear of her granddaughter, Black Agnes, but nothing of MARJORIE. WHY?March 25,1296,…

• Why Saint Conval?

  by Geoff Crolley 15 October

  1) What is the story behind St Conval being the patron saint of Cumnock?2) When did he become the patron saint of Cumnock?3) Is he the patron saint of New Cumnock?… 2 Comments

• COMENAGH?

  by Geoff Crolley 15 October

  by Geoff CrolleyTHE ARMS OF THE BARONIAL AND POLICE BURGHS OF SCOTLAND BY JOHN, MARQUESS OF BUTE, K.T. J. H. STEVENSON AND H. W. LONSDALE, EDINBURGH. WILLIAM BLACKWOOD & SONS 1903. UNIFORM WITH TH… 5 Comments

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  The Memory of Arthur Will Ever Be Held Grateful Remembrance in New Cumnock. Aye, Right

  by Geoff Crolley 2 October

  Who was Arthur of the Arthur Memorial?There were three brothers: John, William and Alex.John Findlay Arthur was born at Creoch, New Cumnock in 1807,William Arthur was born in New Cumnock in 1810… 1 Comment

• Knockshinnoch. September 7th 1950

  by Geoff Crolley 10 September

   September 7th, 1950, Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery, Ayrshire. An accident cost the lives of thirteen men. It would have been much, much worse if not for the bravery of others who risked lif…

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  Not (completely)True

  9 September

  By Geoff Crolley Francesco Xaviero Castiglioni was born on the 20th of November 1761. He was appointed bishop of Montalto in 1800 (there is no truth to the rumours of him…

• King of Kyle

  by Geoff Crolley 24 March

  Dr. Fiona Watson in "A Report into Sir William Wallace's connections with Ayrshire" (1999) for East Ayrshire Council, reassessed the early life of William Wallace. Her findings seem to show… 1 Comment

• QUINCENTENARY

  by Geoff Crolley 25 November

  What is the problem with us when it comes to commemorating events or people? I'm really into tourism and am always surprised at how little we use "events in time" to induce people to come to the area. Should we celebrate some of these:… 6 Comments

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  Sixth annual Keir Hardie Memorial Lecture by Clare Short MP

  3 October

  Politician Clare Short delivered the sixth annual Keir Hardie speech at Cumnock Congregational Church Hall recently. Keir Hardie Memorial Lecture - Speaker: Clare ShortCumnock Congregational Church,…

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  A (very) brief history of Cumnock

  7 June

  Susan Hutton says: I am researching William Hutton who was a cloth manufacturer in Cumnock in the 1860s. Has anyone got any information to help me please?… 4 Comments