Lovely area steeped in history, Enjoyed a great day out doing the dam walk which is part of the walk network. Finally, six weeks ago, the work began on building up the side of the road. deep mines once did. Share. This came about after the collapse of the wall at the side opposite the station. A lot more to do on another day and great countryside with at least two places en route for a cup of tea! countryside, but today's open cast mining employs far fewer people than the The main road crosses the rationale for New Cumnock, and although the mines disappeared more than a Cumnock Then & Now Slideshow of Cumnock scenes from the last century and from today. too obvious to anyone visiting the village. of the area cut off by the collapse. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. For months repairs have been carried out at Pathbrae at the railway station. 1200s by the Earls of Dunbar and March. the 1500s and these were removed in the late 1700s to make way for a Both William Wallace and Robert Bruce were hunted within the Afton's glen, where Robert Burns' "Sweet Afton" still flows gently, until it merges into the River Nith. One of the first mentions of the village was when Patrick Dunbar of Comenagh signed the Ragman Roll of 1296. The origins of New Cumnock date back to a settlement built near the Search individuals in the Geneanet Genealogy Library. However, I don\'t think the road has been restored. The village of New Cumnock stands astride the A76 main road some 35 This is reflected in the fall of population since the mines were at Margaret Campbell Kirkland Collection; New Cumnock Swimming Pool : 1st Season; Campbells of Dalhanna: Road Builders; The Callan Family: Grocers and Engine-keepers; Arthur Memorial Display; Categories The Afton Water flows into Thank you for visiting New Cumnock and we hope you enjoy your stay as we share with you some of its special story and hopefully reveal its rich history and place in Scotland. The crown lands in Ayrshire are found in King’s Kyle and it is here that Blackraig hill in the parish of New Cumnock dominates the landscape. The story of New Cumnock revolves almost To better appreciate Scotland's place in the world let's appreciate and celebrate New Cumnock's place in Scotland. Prior to the division of the parish of Cumnock into the parishes of New Cumnock and Old Cumnock in 1650 the Old Mill ,the chief mill of the barons of Cumnock, was known as the ‘Mylne of Cumnock’.A sluice upstream diverted water from the Afton Water by way of a mill-lead (or lade) to fill the mill pond in preparation for turning the water wheel and the millstones. The local football club is Glenafton Athletic, who compete in the West of Scotland League Premier Division. New Cumnock was notable for a number of significant Christian revivals in the early half of the 20th Century, including a sizeable number of conversions in 1921. To no avail, for again Bruce and his ‘four hundred men’ evaded capture, this time ‘up in the strenthis’, i.e. The Dumfries Arms Hotel on Glaisnock Street. Photos are in \'New Cumnock News\'. © 2000-2020. and within a century this had been followed by lime works, an antimony mine and The closure of the collieries largely removed the economic The Scottish Wildlife Trust took over the Knockshinnoch Bing, turning into a wetland reserve with paths. The cul de sac Afton Glen to the south is particularly attractive and This part of Upper Nithsdale has a very upland feel, and New Cumnock Unfortunately my older brother Charlie died on the 25th September aged 84. We paused at the mid point to read about the history of a house that used to be there - take the time too, it's haunting. Hopefully, there will be no more traffic lights. Alex was in my dads class at the Town school (my dad is still to the fore) and he knew him quite well. stay, keep chasing the Bruce. Cumnock Then and Now; Historic Cumnock; Family. New Cumnock. nearby pit still existed, and these showed that its workings came within 20ft The photos were of a Pupil Teacher Netball competition held in the boys playground of the Town School in 1963. The town is 5.7 miles (9.2 km) south-east of Cumnock, and 21 miles (34 km) east of Ayr. Robert Burns frequently mentions Corsencon Hill, referring to it as Parnassus Hill - in Greek mythology, Parnassus Hill was where Apollo slew the giant serpent or Python. Copyright Undiscovered Scotland There is even a Castle William "up the glen" said to have been used as a fortress by him. It was lovely to read my dads poems Bobby Rogerson was my dad I am proud to say He was one in a million , Judy his poems are in the menu poems 2 If anyone has a photo of my Dad in days gone by in New Cumnock could they post it in the tributes ? heritage of the area. We parked at the road end and then headed off on a circular around the dam. Local folk-lore suggests that Stayamera rock-face on Craigbraneoch hill overlooking Craigs farm was named as a taunt to the English commander Vallence, ‘Stay Amery’ i.e. Former players include Ted McMinn. Harry places Wallace in the parish of New Cumnock on no fewer than four occasions that span the period from 1296 through to his betrayal in July, 1305 and his martyrdom in London on 23 August 1305. Edward I of England’s patience over his commander’s incompetence had run out. in the accident. Meanwhile, a grassy open area to the west of "Castle", the name of You have got to, Hotels near New Cumnock Coalfield Mining Memorial, Points of Interest & Landmarks in New Cumnock, New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool. My camera was sitting next to the computer and as usual I took a photo through the dining room window. I have posted \'New Cumnock Garden\' under \'What\'s New.\' There are a lot more photos to be inserted from the last ten years. Allan Wallace. In 1999, these words took on a new significance. Cumnock Public School now entrance to Yipworld on Barrhill Road. Sorry to hear of the passing of Alex McKechnie recently. New Cumnock has an outdoor swimming pool. It was also during this period that Wallace paid a visit to his Uncle Sir Ranald Craufurd in Ayr, before - “In Cumno syne till his duellyng went he”. FionaShankland01 wrote a review Apr 2018. This web-site is devoted to the history of the parish of New Cumnock which is situated in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. Helpful. View from R D Hunters old office to the Royal Hotel. Auld Kirk and Village Heritage Trail Project, Andrew Gibson – Burns, Lapraik and the Irish Football Association, The Kirk’s Alarm and New Cumnock Connections, Auld Kirkyard connections with Canadian Forces, The Callan Family: Grocers and Engine-keepers. Contact: info@cumnockhistorygroup.org | © CHG 2020. Hello Bob, the old high road to Kirkconnel has not been restored as far as I am aware. Slideshow of Cumnock scenes from the last century and from today. New Cumnock. outdoor museum, are items gleaned from the mining past, such as a winding wheel My thanks to Judith and Lynne for putting Bobby Rogerson back on the Guestbook. Inspired by the reaction of a band of Ayrshire ministers set in their old ways (Auld … Continue reading →, The New Cumnock Liaison Group (NCLG) held a ‘Celebration and Thanksgiving’ event in the New Cumnock Parish Church to mark the completion of major milestones in the Auld Kirk and Village Heritage trail project, which in partnership with East Ayrshire … Continue reading →, Today on Armistice Day the words of the epic war poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ are close to mind, written by John Alexander McCrae , a Canadian with strong roots in New Cumnock. The main road crosses the Afton Water here, then takes a sharp kink to the north through the centre of the village, beyond which it … It is also a surprisingly remote place in which The site is funded entirely by the owner. Read more. Food was excellent and very good value. A few days ago I was delighted to find three photos from a group donated by Miss Betty Lees, my former primary teacher. Supplies had been sent to the English garrison of 30 men at arms and 100 infantry at Cumnock Castle, at the meeting place of the Afton Water and River Nith and Aymer de Vallence’s forces were to be joined by John of Lorn and his ‘aucht hunder men’. This slideshow featured in our Cumnock 2016 exhibition at the Baird in 2016 and proved very popular with the public. The last place Blind Harry has Wallace at before his capture and betrayal at Glasgow in July, 1305 is at home in Blackraig, New Cumnock. There are plaques (mainly donated by New Cumnock Burns Club) on several buildings in and around New Cumnock. centuries. New Cumnock via Lancaster Dumfries Lockerbie now Maryport, Sorry to hear the Working Mens Club are having a fight to stay open as it\'s the last in Scolland spent many a good nights in it hope it keeps going, I search my Marugo ancestor as husband of Elisabeth Robertson Marugo, Is there anyone with a Bank J S School badge from the 1950-1960\'s that I could take a photo of I hope someone can help THANKS.

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