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Stewarton Memories

  • The Clachan of Kingsford

    by Roger Griffith 22 July, 2012

    Kingsford is a clachan or hamlet in Strathannick, situated on the B769, two miles north of...… 1 Comment

Latest Comments on Stewarton Memories

  • Roger Griffith

    RE: The Clachan of Kingsford

    Does anyone have any more information about Kingsford? When did the school close? more
  • Francisco Haro

    RE: The Lost Village of Bloak

    Roger.   My Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language of 1895 states as copied word... more
  • Roger Griffith

    RE: The Lost Village of Bloak

    References to archery seem to exist, such as Bowhouse and a small and elongated Baiken Butts field... more
  • Sally Law

    RE: Lainshaw Castle and estate

    Only recently read Roger Griffith's article on Lainshaw Castle and estate.The Baron Officer,James... more
  • Roger Griffith

    RE: Lambroughton Loch

    The site of Lochend, Cranshaw or Lambroch Mill is marked by trees and the demolished ruins of the... more

    The Lost Village of Bloak

    by Roger Griffith 21 July, 2012

    Some years ago I was shown an exercise book once used by a pupil of Bloak School. Oddly nothing at...… 2 Comments

    Kirkford Bridge

    by Roger Griffith 8 August, 2011

    The present bridge on Holm Road at Kirkford over the Annick Water incorporates a date stone from the previous bridge of 1770. The old date stone reads in Latin, 'Anno Domini MDCCLXX', which translates as 'Year of our Lord, 1770'. A more modern ston…

    The Carlin or Hags Stone

    by Roger Griffith 1 August, 2011

    On top of the Common Crags overlooking the village of Dunlop and the Glazert Water is a large...…

    Lambroughton Loch

    by Roger Griffith 23 December, 2010

    Lambroughton Loch was situated near the hamlet of Chapeltoun in a a low lying area between the the...… 1 Comment

    The Old Stewarton Town Granary

    by Roger Griffith 16 December, 2010

    Stewarton's old town granary stands in Vennel Street just down from the Cross. Built circa 1870...…

    The old Chapel of Lainshaw

    by Roger Griffith 16 December, 2010

    A small medieval chapel once existed on or near the location of the old Chapeltoun House, an area...…

  • Boydfield

    by Gordon Davidson 10 November, 2010

    Can anyone tell me what happened to Boydfield the Ironmongers on High street?…

  • Lainshaw Castle and estate

    by Roger Griffith 7 November, 2010

    As the original seat of the Stewarts, the castle and lands of Lainshaw were considered to be of...… 1 Comment

  • The King's Kitchen

    by Roger Griffith 7 November, 2010

    An old thatched cottage at the top end of Stewarton, on the road to Glasgow, once had the name of...…

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