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Sorn ayrshire history Sorn Ayrshire To the Sorn Page Save to your Village List. Sorn Castle was originally built in the 14th century but there have been several additions and rebuilds which have created a modern mansion. Mauchline, Sorn, Muirkirk, Catrine, Galston, and many more feature. Originally built as a keep in the fourteenth century, the castle sits ayrshirehistory. com; FAQs; Lintmill; Shepherd Huts; The The village by village contact site for anyone researching family history, genealogy and local history in the UK and Ireland. I was down a walk in August 2009, and decided it was time to put the old photo on line. From a wide, panoramic vista of grey and bluish tints and yellow and purple-brown, with moorland and mountain, brawling streams and solemn pines, and away, toward the west a dreamy glimpse of the restless sea, the outlook narrows- a grey road, bordered with trees, zig-zags down a steep hill, Sorn Castle Catrine, a small manufacturing town in Sorn parish, Ayrshire, pleasantly seated, 300 feet above sea-level, on the right bank of the river Ayr, 2½ miles ESE of Mauchline station, with which it communicates by omnibus. Photo Jean McKay. Ayrshire 1745-1950, By James Edward Shaw In the 80s, a Canadian relative turned up in Sorn, and eventually with the help of Margaret Templeton of Mauchline, produced the following hand drawn pages. LOOK for the village of Sorn on a map of Ayrshire of the mid 18th century or earlier, and your search would be in vain. In more modern times though, Sorn Castle in an eerie mist. Contact SORN BOWLING GREEN In 1976, the bowling green in Sorn was being planned. Photo Margaret McKerrow PhotoTerry Harrison Left: David Somervell on the right. Back to index AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Page 425. Fenwick is a charming example of an Ayrshire weaving village, containing many of the typical low-roofed weavers' cottages. GREYHOUND INN Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Catrine Road. Sorn Curling Club: Sorn Races: Sorn Quoiting Green: Aerial Views of Sorn: Sorn Shops of the past: The Sorn Caveman: The 1937 Coronation A Snowy Day: The Ancient Jougs: Prominent Persons: Modern History: Sorn people in military uniform: Faces of Top Left: The girl in the photo, is Janet Kleboe, now of Sorn, Grand Niece of Jean and Tam Muir. The entail was broken and the property sold to Mr. Mills described in the text About 1850 the River Ayr provided power for as many as fifteen industrial establishments, and by that time there were at least ten other disused millsteads. Mills of Sorn After that, it s hoped that his name could be added to the local war memorial in Sorn Parish Church, as his aircraft came down in Sorn Parish. Dalgain limeworks (NS 573262). Back to Sorn Village photographs Record 4 Name: Davina Stewart Nee Fell Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mortlake, Victoria, Australia Time: 1999-05-30 03:44:34 Comments: I was born in Dalgain Farm, Sorn in 1946 and emigrated with my family to Australia in 1965. He was the fifthg son of Graham Somervell of Sorn Castle. Page 431. Thunder and lightning and heavy rain put out power for a short time, as well as causing some localised flooding. ORIGINAL 1956 VIEWS. Phone: 01290 551 476. The original photograph is still in existence, (scan taken from it) although the negative has The corbelling, parapet and rounds date form this period. A large archive of historical documents and photographs from Ayrshire. Cuthbert United Free Church In the 80s, a Canadian relative turned up in Sorn, and eventually with the help of Margaret Templeton of Mauchline, produced the following hand drawn pages. Davie had the Sorn Hotel buzzing. Sorn - Photos from the 60s and 70s. On the right is a view inside the smiddy. 1meg!!) The map above, in 1 and 2 are from the Sorn Estate of the time, when a proposal was made to bring the Sorn records Lookup searches – Access records in Scottish archives for ancestors in this parish (e. Mauchline. David Reid 1967-1977 Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, has also given written permission to use the original article. Dykeneuk Farm. Photo Terry Harrison Photo Willie Smith Left: Blackbriggs Farm Right: The children from Darnhay Farm, on the way to Auchencloigh school. SORN The Burn O' Need bridge, is on the old road which winds through the back woods between Sorn Mains and Brigen'. Petrol is priced at £1. 354; P. FOR THE FUTURE. "Aye, Jim McEwan is thinking aboot buying the pub again". Having grown up at Sorn with five brothers, Jamie met Jemma in London where they enjoyed a full and busy social life. Fifty years ago the parish of Sorn had improved much in agricultural matters, compared with its condition half a century previously. Beyond this is Sorn Primary School, followed by the Village Hall, opened 1954. Sorn Castle. The original photograph is still in existence, (scan taken from it) although the negative has Our charming shepherd hut's are located in Sorn, Ayrshire and offer offering cosy comfort and rustic charm for your perfect, pet-friendly retreat. SORN DRAMA GROUP SORN DRAMA GROUP: Some dramas used to be staged by local people in Sorn Village Hall in the 1960's and maybe the 50's? The flyer from 1961 was unearthed by Muir Nisbet, and by sheer chance, in the same week, Rosina Mabon found the A Collection of Verse from Catrine and Sorn (Catrine and Sorn Local History Group – edited by Mary Bunting) The 1891 Census Minutes of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session of Catrine Parish The monks of Melrose evangelised much of Ayrshire and were especially active in Mauchline and the surrounding area. Photo - Anon Glenlogan House is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The gentleman walking the dog is John Tavern, who had the AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Back to "Parish History" index Sorn Church home page 4 The Church. Ayrshire Hot Tub Shepherd Huts 01290 431080; info@lintmilllodges. Back to index Photos Terry Harrison Left: Ronald Cameron of Sorn Right: James Murdoch of Sorn, picking up milk from Sawerston Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 175. The photograph was taken in Anderson Crescent, Sorn, Derek's former home. The sign above the door on the right says "Sorn Constitutional Club, 1832". Historic Environment Scotland Listing; Wikidata Q17793123; External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where Photo - Sorn Castle. A brief history of the area. Thank you to John Faulds for arranging the loan, and the additional assistance. His daughter, Lizzy Liddel is still in Sorn in 1998. Built of pink sandstone, Sorn dates from at least the early 15th century, with 18th and 19th century additions. PEDEN'S At Sorn the Covenanters flag hangs proudly in Sorn Castle, where there is also an old drum and halbert reputed to have been at the battle of Drumclog. John Butt, The Industrial Archaeology of Scotland (1967) Sorn. The house was called Laigh Holehouse, although was Top Right: Sorn Mains Farm. Photo Robin Tannock. The Glenlogan House is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. From a wide, panoramic vista of grey and bluish tints and yellow and purple-brown, with moorland and mountain, brawling streams and solemn pines, and away, toward the west a dreamy glimpse of the restless sea, the outlook narrows- a grey road, bordered with trees, zig-zags down a steep hill, Sorn Castle In the 80s, a Canadian relative turned up in Sorn, and eventually with the help of Margaret Templeton of Mauchline, produced the following hand drawn pages. [2] CATRINE IN SORN, AND MAUCHLINE Ayrshire Directory - By Pigot & Co 1837. of Mauchline, pop. Back to index Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 157. Louis Somervell, of 74th Highlanders, was killed in 1882, in Egypt at Tel-El Kebir. He served with the Ayrshire Yeomanry in the 1914-18 war and was wounded. Right: The small ornamental tree on the right of the photograph at the corner, was The archive has been ongoing since 1997, and began with images and documents from the area surrounding Sorn, and the River Ayr. Steven, 1898 Photo - Sorn Castle. Extensive lime working in parish. MERKLAND FARM SORN Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Heathwood 1958-1966 : Rev. Louis Robertson was a champion The photograph was taken in Anderson Crescent, Sorn, Derek's former home. Rural Forestry at Sorn Castle is a vital part of keeping to farm running. Left: Coming into Sorn from the Catrine road. River Ayr above Sorn. They were very kindly loaned by William Wither, of Cornwall, formerly of Sorn. . Their are also a great many sites which would cover AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. D MacGibbon and T Ross 1892; N Tranter 1965; Statistical Account (OSA) 1798. Back to Sorn Village photos AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Photo Chris Lees. Available from £1 a name a year. Photos - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council . The village is known for its success in the Britain in Bloom competition. Photo - Anon Lightbodie's Sweetie shop belonged to Geordie Lightbody, and was in the big building which was in the now Sorn Inn car park. GREYHOUND Brodie, and daughter Jenny. Image Terry Harrison. The old car is parked in the Cleugh Cottage car park, and the women in the picture are Ada Lees, Mary Lamont AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. The Covenantor's Flag, old drum and halbert, presently kept at Sorn Castle for safe keeping, were presented to the Sorn Curling Club by Farquhar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft, in 1798. In 2002, Mauchline Burns Club unveiled the world's first statue to his wife, Jean Armour. Sorn Church home page SORN AIR CRASH - 1956: The air crash on the bleak and wild moorlands on the other side of Blacksidend in 1956 has gone into local folk lore long ago. Married Hannah Bryson of Kilmarnock. Shiel Farm. Mauchline is perhaps best known world wide for being the former home of Robert Burns, and each year attracts enthusiasts from all over the world. "Rab Reynold's" house was the last in Sorn to have electricity connected, in the early 80s! Photo - Annon. Previously site of Burnside Castle and Glenlogan Ironworks. Thank you to Heather Goudie for arranging the loan. Photo Willie McClure. Corn Mills of Ayrshire Left - Sorn around 1870? Some amazing changes between the 1905 shot on the right and the 1870 shot. As seen, the figure seems solid and would appear to be standing behind Derek. The spotlight came on while the photos were being taken. R. Sorn Mine at the Mauchline side of Brigend, beside East Montgarswood Farm, was a major employer in the area for over thirty years. The location of these former dwellings is now farmland, near the Sorn Roadend on the Catrine Auchinleck road. Page 424. View a Village, Town or County Page. Photo Hughy Harrison Photo Jenny Foster. SORN PARISH It's History and Associations By Helen Steven 1898 Printed by Dunlop and Drennan, Kilmarnock. File history. Many of the windows have been enlarged, with oriels, balconies etc added. but only for a short time, at the "Glesga / Ayrshire" on the bowling green. Right: A remarkable view of the old mill to the right, along with the house on the left. Crosshands. Photos Terry Harrison Left: The McKerrow Family at Sawerston Farm. LOOK for the village of Sorn on a map of Ayrshire of the mid 18th century or Sorn Castle is the jewel in a family owned, working estate located conveniently near Glasgow in Ayrshire, Scotland. This hall was used as a meeting place and as a cinema, before the village hall was built in 1954 Back to "Parish History" index 11 Catrine Churches. J. This database is a collection of historical parish registers from the county of Ayrshire in the country of Scotland. Gegg 1928-1951 : Rev. Sorn Castle is the jewel in a family owned, working estate located conveniently near Glasgow in Ayrshire, Scotland. These little bi-monthly news sheets are a wealth of information. FOR THE FUTURE Contact . Bottom Left: The gentleman on the left is Johnny Nimmo from Catrine, who worked at the Bleach Works. Sorn Ayrshire : Store this place: Street Map of Sorn : Places within 1-17 of 17: Entries around. Page 324: Page 325: Page 326: Page 327: Page 328: Back to "Parish History" index 8 Improvements, customs, and stories. Right - The date on the back of this postcard is 1905! East Ayrshire Council Back to "Parish History" index 11 Catrine Churches. The parish church is built on the slope of the hill behind the village street, but instead of occupying a most prominent site as was doubtless anticipated, the houses shut it out almost entirely from view except in one or two places where there is a break Sorn, Ayrshire: Comments: For the past three years Sornweb has been the best online resource for finding local Ayrshire history on the internet. The woodlands are spread across the estate and form an integral part of the estate’s history, structure and use. Back to index Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 138. The water on the Main Street was flowing freely down in front of Sandbed!! Ach well AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. The parish The History of Sorn Castle The earliest part of the castle was built as a keep between 1380 and 1409. It is worth mentioning that Hugh Baird was the owner of The Greenfoot Inn, near the chuch in Sorn many years ago. AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Catrine is well supplied with churches: there are no less than four in the village. and vil. Taken from the McIntyre family album dated 1908, after castle alteration and restorations. . Photo Kenny Baird Photo Sorn Community Council The photo above is of Lightbodie's Sweetie shop belonged to Geordie Lightbody, and was in the big building which was in the now Sorn Inn car park. Back to Sorn home page Sorn was originally known as Dalgain until the 17th century. Discovering this web site has been so exciting for all of the family and was made even more interesting when we found a photo of my The parish of Sorn lies on the banks of the Ayr, which almost divides it into two parts. This walk begins at Sorn, a quiet place and the birthplace of noted Covenanter Alexander Peden. as a permanent record of life in AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. A signed copy was offered by Sandy Park of Kilmarnock, who has connections at Photos Terry Harrison Photo John Faulds Photos David Somervell The above are a few images of the former Sorn Minister, John Rankin. You will need to Login/Join first Sorn Ayrshire Showing 11-16 of 16 entries Pages: 1 2 Click on the title of any entry to Sorn Parish Magazines: These rarities are dated from 1905 onwards. Photo Terry Harrison. David Reid 1967-1977 A Collection of Verse from Catrine and Sorn (Catrine and Sorn Local History Group – edited by Mary Bunting) The 1891 Census Minutes of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session of Catrine Parish Church and Catrine High Kirk Minutes of the Kirk Session of the Catrine Free Church, later the St. I have heard many discussions in the past about the years, but we have provided some documented evidence on these pages to verify that it The curling club was formed by Mr Farquar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft in 1795 , at the Greenfoot Inn, opposite the new cemetery. Share a Memory - If you can help add to this extensive archive, e mail the details. g. Page 422. The The Alston family were the blacksmiths in Sorn for many years. Died c1963 Kilmarnock. Page 423. Interestingly, the fingerprints on the image are actually the work of the developer!! East Ayrshire is home to many castles, historic houses and estates, showing fine examples of architecture and telling fascinating historical tales which highlight the area's rich cultural heritage. The March issue AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Sorn Parish Magazines: These rarities are dated from 1905 onwards. Sorn Castle is a private dwelling located to the west of the village of Sorn in Ayrshire. It formed part of the Sorn Castle is situated on a cliff above the River Ayr. Common surnames in Ayrshire in 1841; Rank Surname Per 100,000; 1: Brown: 1802: 2: AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. There is no archway left now, but many of the stones are still lying in the burn. John, John, Margaret (Nee McCrae), Jenny, Mary. Sornhill (by Sorn) Sorn Dairy Supply. Historic Environment Scotland Listing; Wikidata Q17793173; External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where Sorn Castle has evolved over the centuries with entertaining guests at the forefront. The parish church is built on the slope of the hill behind the village street, but instead of occupying a most prominent site as was doubtless anticipated, the houses shut it out almost entirely from view except in one or two places where there is a break Back to "Parish History" index Sorn Church home page 4 The Church. It has a population of roughly 350. Bottom Left: A poor quality image of the location on the right, of The Wheelhouse, and The Wool Mill on the left. Photographs of the village of Sorn in Ayrshire in SW Scotland. The castle is open to the public at times during the summer months - see castle website. Sorn Castle is located by the River Ayr just outside the village of Sorn in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The fellow in the shadows is Rabbie Cameron. Auchmannoch House is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. Sorn Inn. Left: Ducks and geese swim in the lade, taken from the Mill looking towards Glenlogan to the East. The image on the left shows a view of the old kirk, with the jougs hanging aprox at the same height as the door handle, to the right of the door. Left: John Says "A photograph of my grandfather, Bill Robb, taken in the schoolyard of Sorn School" Notice the building just over the wall at the left of the photo. Photo Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council An old postcard view of the Old Bridge, with a horse and cart on the bridge. Free historical records for Ayrshire. It is situated on the River Ayr. Page 421. 32 a gallon. Click to view the 1st OS map of the Sorn area from around 1860. Sorn Church photographs: Past Ministers, by John Faulds: Sorn Parish Ministers, by Helen J. Old oak ceilings impart a A complete history of the Ayrshire village of Sorn, complete with its parish (excluding Catrine). NGR - NS 548269 . Home Ayrshire Bibliography Articles. The buildings on the right have long gone. The March issue Beyond this is Sorn Primary School, followed by the Village Hall, opened 1954. The estate and castle provide a wonderful backdrop and special platform to gather people and celebrate in style. A signed copy was offered by Sandy Park of Kilmarnock, who has connections at Photo David Somervell Photo Anne Tavern Left: A view looking up the River Ayr, from the grounds at the Village Hall, towards Beechgrove. FILLING Left: A view similar to the right hand image, with the garage and the Sorn Hotel as it states on the side of the building. Right: The Quoiting Green area across the river from Sanbed. Common surnames in Ayrshire in 1841; Rank Surname Per 100,000; 1: Brown: 1802: 2: sorn civil war re-enactment 1985 / 1986 Sorn village was the location chosen for the re-enactment of a great battle, in the years of 1985 and 1986. You will need to Login/Join first Sorn Ayrshire Showing 11-16 of 16 entries Pages: 1 2 Click on the title of any entry to Glenlogan by Sorn Photo Chris Lees Photo ayrshirehistory. Sorn Parish History index Sorn home page . Thank you to Lynne, daughter of Wayne Taylor for the photographs, The History of Ayrshire & It's Families Paterson 1852 Back to books and chapters : Sorn Parish. There were 3 doorways in the building, the one nearest the pub was Lightbodies shop, the middle, "The Tim Entry", and the third nearest the Greyhound was where Lightbodie's had their papers, although it wasn't an actual shop. Originally built as a keep in the fourteenth century, the castle sits impressively on a cliff overlooking the river Ayr and mature parkland, dominating the valley below. There are houses in this little corner of the village now. Back to Sorn Village photographs Catrine, a small manufacturing town in Sorn parish, Ayrshire, pleasantly seated, 300 feet above sea-level, on the right bank of the river Ayr, 2½ miles ESE of Mauchline station, with which it communicates by omnibus. An interesting record of the hall at Meadowside appeared in Sorn Parish Magazine, May 1920. SORN BATTLES SORN CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT 1985 / 1986. The castle comprises a medieval tower house, which was extended over the years, and remodelled in the Scots Baronial style by David Bryce in the 1860s. Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 180. Photo George Samson Photo Lynette Stewart. Sorn Parish is well known for it's ancient castle & church, as well as being the birthplace of Alexander Peden, the subject of much Covenanter literature. com The Glenlogan bridge before 1907, which looks almost the same today. Page 427. The dam, which fed the Wool mill, and right, with Sorn village in the background. They married in 2008 and having moved to Sorn Castle shortly after, together they continued with their mission to host and entertain which is the philosophy on which the castle has grown. Below, a paragraph from the Sorn Parish chapter of Paterson's 1852 History of Ayrshire & It's Families book, see books and articles. how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings; Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Sorn was originally known as Dalgain until the 17th century. Rev. The archive has been ongoing since 1997, and began with images and documents from the area surrounding Sorn, and the River Ayr. This hall was used as a meeting place and as a cinema, before the village hall was built in 1954 Catrine was at one time a thriving mill town, with it's extensive manufacturing complex of James Findlay & Co. Right: The house in 1964, from the air, with Willie McClure on the roof to the right. This book was kindly loaned by Elizabeth Robb, of Sorn. The curling club was formed by Mr Farquar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft in 1795 , at the Greenfoot Inn, opposite the new cemetery. The man in the photo is Tam's grandfather, who stayed at Wellhill, between Auchmannoch and Auchencloigh. The History of Ayrshire & It's Families Paterson 1852 Back to books and chapters : Sorn Parish. Back to Sorn Primary School photos Back to Sorn Primary School page . Steven, 1898 Catrine, Ayrshire. Page 426. On Thursday 5th July 2012, heavy torrential rain hit the Sorn area. Whether through private hire of the castle or enjoying the views from the adjacent marquee, the grounds of the pink castle provide the perfect The Lady's walk was as it suggests, a walk which the Ladies from Sorn Castle used. ) from Mauchline; containing 2659 inhabitants. Page 324: Page 325: Page 326: Page 327: Page 328: Free historical records for Ayrshire. Sorn Church opened as a Presbyterian parish church. The living is worth £310. Photos - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council Left: This image looks as though it were taken in the 60s or 70s, judging by the old post van at the side of the PO. MODERN IMAGES FROM HIKING EXPEDITIONS. It is now a classic Ayrshire village with the attractions of the church, the hump-backed bridge over the River Ayr and Sorn Castle. Robert Steele''s home pages. Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest. Mauchline Parish. The woods at the back, on the northside of the village, were cut down in 2001 approx, and part of the Sorn path network runs along the hillside at the back of the village. Back to index Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 143. Left: The pit from the Sorn Mauchline road. The image on the front of the car looks like George 5th, thus dates this to the 1937 coronation. A photograph taken outside Sorn Primary School, clock tower on the left. This hall was used as a meeting place and as a cinema, before the village hall was built in 1954 Sorn Castle is currently the home of Jamie and Jemma McIntyre. The Statistical Account (OSA) refers to extensions made to Sorn Castle on, or just after 1782. Catrine is a thriving manufacturing village in hte parish of Sorn, 72 miles wsw of Edinburgh, 32 s of Glasgow, 14 e by n of Ayr, 12 sw of Kilmarnock, 5 from Old Cumnock, and 4 from Ochiltree; pleasantly situate nearly in the centre of the county, on the north bank of the AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. See memorial window on Sorn Church. Page 430. Click the bell to hear how it sounded. CATRINE, a village, and formerly a quoad sacra parish, in the parish of SORN, district of KYLE, county of AYR, 25 miles (E. AYRSHIREHISTORY. In 2004 it won gold in the “Small Villages” category and has previously won, amongst other awards, the “Highly Commended Certificate” a number of times in Sorn was originally known as Dalgain until the 17th century. This never happened, but the map shows some interesting places, including what must have been the Greenfoot Inn. The colouring of the old postcards was an art in itself. SORN AIR CRASH - 1956: The air crash on the bleak and wild moorlands on the other side of Blacksidend in 1956 has gone into local folk lore long ago. Sorn Primary School that we know today opened. ; Sorn Castle, seat, is in vicinity. Sorn Castle, yes - it had been there long before that time, but the small group of buildings clustered around the nearby church bore a different name: the little hamlet was originally known as Dalgayne. The mill buildings are now gone, but still standing is Professor Dugald Stewart's house, where Burns 'dinner'd wi' a lord'. He never did!! 1975 - 1980 - Davie Kleinberg. The view nowadays has changed somewhat, as new houses have been built in the small field opposite. Note the old gatepost is still there, but the road has been cut out somewhat, and the post is now sitting much higher above the road. This collection of photos was taken by Kenny Baird, with assistance from Sorn Castle. The bridge pictured here saved anyone crossing the road, to access the Lady's Walk, the path through the wood at the Mauchline side of the Cleugh Burn. Right: Big Mull, at Laigh Logan. Record 4 Name: Davina Stewart Nee Fell Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mortlake, Victoria, Australia Time: 1999-05-30 03:44:34 Comments: I was born in Dalgain Farm, Sorn in 1946 and emigrated with my family to Australia in 1965. BOWLING GREEN Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Beechgrove Some interesting photos of Sorn from the 60s and 70s: CATRINE IN SORN, AND MAUCHLINE Ayrshire Directory - By Pigot & Co 1837. Corn Mills of Ayrshire The village by village contact site for anyone researching family history, genealogy and local history in the UK and Ireland. Around the end of the 15th century, the tower was extended and the distinctive AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment; current: 23:22, 21 March 2020: 3,280 × The Alston family were the blacksmiths in Sorn for many years. Macalpine Ramage visits the award-winning village of Sorn and chats with some of its inhabitants. Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, has also given written permission to use the original article. A view of the old Churchyard, before the new cemetery was developed. Ayrshire 1745-1950, By James Edward Shaw Free historical records for Sorn parish in Ayrshire. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Page 429. This place, which, prior to the year 1786, contained only the two families of the miller and the blacksmith of the parish, is The entail was broken and the property sold to Mr. Photo Jean McKay Photo Hughy Harrison. I know there are many other excellent local sites, and there are also some statistical sites, like the one created by Edinburgh University. Photo: Library and Information service, EAC. Most people I suspect in the village and surrounding area will not even have made the long trek to try and find the site. Right: Another view of the same field, just below Damhead, taken in 1982. AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. (large file 1. Sorn. Sorn New Bridge built at Coalford by G In 1871 the quoad sacra parish of Catrine was disjoined from Sorn, which itself is a parish in the presbytery of Ayr and the synod of Glasgow and Ayr. These were presented to Sorn Curling Club by Farquhar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft in 1798, and are now These were presented to Sorn Curling Club by Farquhar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft in 1798, and are now kept at Sorn Castle for safe keeping. Discovering this web site has been so exciting for all of the family and was made even more interesting when we found a photo of my The ecclesiastical history of the parish of Sorn, although of respectable antiquity, does not stretch backward for so many hundreds of years as that of some country parishes in the neighbourhood, as it was only late in the seventeenth Century that it Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Right: Dalgain, Willie Wither on the right. Sorn Castle: named confirmed (Mrs Law Left: This is an image of the Sorn roadman and his horse. Thank you to Rachael McIntyre for allowing us to scan the album. Sorn Castle lays within an 8,000 acre estate which dates back to the 15th century, and is steeped in history. Look at the woods at the top of the hill, the school, row of houses in the middle of the main street etc. Photo John Faulds. Ballochmyle Viaduct Click to view the 1st OS map of the Sorn area from around 1860. Reset by Kenny Baird 1998. Blairmulloch lime works (NS 562281). Home Records > > > Resources > > Blog Contact Shop Sorn (formerly Dalgain) Stair Stevenston Stewarton Straiton Symington Tarbolton West Kilbride. Sorn Historic weavers' cottages accommodate the Cathcartston Visitor Centre at Cathcartston, recreating life in the Ayrshire weaving communities as it was lived about 1840. View / Sign Guestbook NEW AREAS: I have added some extra areas to the archive, mainly because we have a fair number of photos and archives from out with the original area covered. THE GREYHOUND INN - SORN - LATE 1992 CLICK HERE FOR OLD VIEW OF THE GREYHOUND . A. It is not known who built the original structure but around that time the estate was owned by the Keith’s of Galston. Historical Description. Historic Environment Scotland Listing; Wikidata Q17793186; External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where SORN AIR CRASH - 1956: The air crash on the bleak and wild moorlands on the other side of Blacksidend in 1956 has gone into local folk lore long ago. Glenlogan by Sorn Photo Chris Lees Photo ayrshirehistory. David Reid 1967-1977 Faces of Auld Sorn. The corbelling, parapet and rounds date form this period. Photos - ayrshirehistory. Sorn home page Some of the Ayrshire parish records are indexed in Ayrshire, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records. This view must have been much more spectacular when the river was in full spate, charging towards the house. Photos Terry Harrison Left: Unid, Dannywilson (Sorn), Park (Waulkmill), unid. com A few pieces of recent history from the last days of trading of Sorn Post Office, internal, and the old GR Post Box, now removed The parish of Sorn lies on the banks of the Ayr, which almost divides it into two parts. Page 419. Sorn is a small village in East Ayrshire on the River Ayr. Lime kiln and bell pit near Shiel Farm (NS 562258). It was better known in years gone by as "Foulsyke". This is the first full account of the parish, and has chapters on Early Times, Parish Life, Roads Dates are uncertain for the earliest parts of Sorn Castle, but the original tower seems to have been of late 14th century origin or earlier and the first known occupants were Guide to Sorn history, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records. Right - The date on the back of this postcard is 1905! East Ayrshire Council The Burn O' Need bridge, is on the old road which winds through the back woods between Sorn Mains and Brigen'. Contact . In his T. Mills of Sorn Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Sorn Castle, Ayrshire, KA5 6HR. 4255; vil. This is still known locally as The Heagh Dam, despite there being very little trace of a dam left. Photo K Baird, L Stewart. Back to index Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 151. KA5 6HR. The castle comprises a medieval tower house, which was extended over the years, and Sorn was originally known as Dalgain until the 17th century. The Burn O' Need bridge, is on the old road which winds through the back woods between Sorn Mains and Brigen'. Glenbuck to Sorn – I walked this over two different days in October 2023 Glenbuck to Muirkirk; Muirkirk to Sorn; It was honestly the most amazing walk through history and the beautiful Ayrshire countryside. It owes its origin to the extensive cotton factory, established in 1787 by Clande Alexander, Esq. The photo is obviously taken from the "New Bridge" Bottom Right: A view similar, this time taken in 1964. The good work begun by the Countess of Loudoun had been carried on by her successors in the castle, and Mrs. Right: Taken in early 1982, shows the ICI Petrol on sale. This is a lively place with a long history. A delicate haze softens the distance, and the grey-blue sky and the pale grey mist imperceptibly AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Left - Sorn around 1870? Some amazing changes between the 1905 shot on the right and the 1870 shot. Sorn is Sorn did not exist as a separate parish until 1692. It is still hoped to trace any living relatives of the pilot with a view to obtaining background history and a photograph. AIRNTABLEdominates the view: it shuts out the world beyond and throws its deep shadow over moors and moss-hags where Covenanters fled, nimble-footed, from the heavy-mounted dragoons of Clavers and Lee. John Heron 1951-1957 : Rev. Back to index Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 145. I have heard many discussions in the past about the years, but we have provided some documented Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council A view looking up the river from Lintmill corner, with the school on the left. SORN CASTLE 1908 Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Horses at work. Right: Alec Gibson, Jenny Simson, ?, Mrs Somervell, ?, Mr Somerville. Page 420. McIntyre, who made extensive improvements to the castle and grounds and was succeeded by his son, Gordon McIntyre, Lord Sorn, one of the Senators of the College of Justice. The sight of many a weary traveller, The Dip, coming from Catrine to Sorn. The Jougs AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Page 428. Kirk Session Records). as a permanent record of life in The History of Ayrshire & It's Families Paterson 1852 Back to books and chapters : Sorn Parish. passing through a number of attractive villas. Just me and my shadow. Summary [edit] Description: English: Glenlogan House, Sorn, South Ayrshire. It is about six miles and a half in length, and six in breadth, and contains 372 houses, and 2606 inhabitants, viz. 1meg!!) The map above, in 1 and 2 are from the Sorn Estate of the time, when a proposal was made to bring the railway to Sorn. Gilmilnscroft House is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. SORN BOWLING GREEN. Back to index The gentleman with the bonnet is David Davidson. Sorn village was the location chosen for the re-enactment of a great battle, in the years of 1985 and 1986. It was then detached from the overgrown parish of Mauchline, which until a few years of that time included Muirkirk also. Puddock Burn Cottage. Photos Kenny Baird Two little boys in 1974 built a rather large dam, not to feed a mill, but to sail a raft! They are Alistair McClure and Kenny Baird!!! The location was behind Bairds, near the village hall picnic area. , Ayrshire - par. , on river Ayr, 4½ miles E. Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council A view looking up the river from Lintmill corner, with the school on the left. It was another gorgeous day in AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Thousands of names from rolls of male heads of families. The sign above the door on the right says "Sorn Photo Margaret Scott Photo John Clark Maddison Left: A painting by a Mr Young, of Holehouse Mill. Ayrshire. 1243 males, and 1363 females; of which number 1126 were returned as being chiefly employed in agriculture, and 1221 in trade and manufacture. The castle occupies an admirable defensive position poised on a cliff above the River Ayr. SORN CHURCH Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. Historic Environment Scotland Listing; Wikidata Q17793173; External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. Right: The bell used in Sorn School before they had an electric bell. Historic Environment Scotland Listing; Wikidata Q17793123; External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where Glenlogan House, Sorn, South Ayrshire. DALGAIN MILL Sorn Parish Magazine of January 1928 reported that on Wed 21st Dec 1927 the hall was declared open by Mrs McIntyre of Sorn Castle. The parish, at one time, comprised Muirkirk and Sorn, but these were in turn disjoined and erected into Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council Photo Kenny Baird Main street looking East, from around 1960, and again on the right, from 1998. Dates are uncertain for the earliest parts of Sorn Castle, but the original tower seems to have been of late 14th century origin or earlier and the first known occupants were the Keiths of Galston. , pop. Page 432. Page 324: Page 325: Page 326: Page 327: Page 328: Faces of Auld Sorn. Catrine Ayrshire Scotland a local guide with views past and present. 14) Anon. The Sandbed row is still thatched in this image, which suggests late 1800s. My next story will be walking the River Ayr Way from Sorn to Stair in spring. Contact A series of images taken at the end of the 1800s by John Clark Maddison's grandfather who was interested in photography in the early days. In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Sorn like this: Sorn, par. 3 Photos - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council Left: Sandbed in colour. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Various Farm Images. Right Image Photo Mrs McKenzie The date on the bridge postcard is 1907. Sorn Castle lies just outside the village. Views of Sorn. East Ayrshire is home to many castles, historic houses and estates, showing fine examples of architecture and telling fascinating historical tales which highlight the area's rich cultural heritage. Opposite the hall, sits The Sorn Inn. Towards the northern part of Sorn Parish sits Auchencloigh, Peden's birthplace. Its neighbouring village is Catrine. Sorn (Scottish Gaelic: Sorn, meaning a kiln) is a small village in East Ayrshire, Scotland. Sorn Curling Club formed at The Greenfoot Inn. SORN BOWLING GREEN Sorn Parish Church is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. This image dates back to the 1930s. com - est 1997. Photo Kenny Baird Photo Sorn Community Council The photo above is of course actually of the old car, but behind you can clearly see where the lorries used to park, and the front of the Catrine, a small manufacturing town in Sorn parish, Ayrshire, pleasantly seated, 300 feet above sea-level, on the right bank of the river Ayr, 2½ miles ESE of Mauchline station, with which it communicates by omnibus. Muir and McGregor of Sorn Sorn or Ochiltree. Back to index Back a page Forward a page. Sorn Castle is open to the public during the summer months. The ancient Jougs, hang on the wall of Sorn Church. 30 and £1. Damhead/ Catrine Rd. Any information appreciated for family history: William Anderson/ Margaret Smith of SORN Researching William ANDERSON born c1718 and AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. A delicate haze softens the distance, and the grey-blue sky and the pale grey mist imperceptibly Ayrshire 1745 - 1950: James Edward Shaw 1950: History of Ayrshire & It's Families: James Paterson 1852: Sorn when I was a boy: By Chris Lees: Growing up in Sorn, 1945 - 1955: By David Raeside: SORN poetry from various sources. Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council Photo Kenny Baird Main street looking East, from around 1960, and again on the right, from 1998. Catrine is a thriving manufacturing village in hte parish of Sorn, 72 miles wsw of Edinburgh, 32 s of Glasgow, 14 e by n of Ayr, 12 sw of Kilmarnock, 5 from Old Cumnock, and 4 from Ochiltree; pleasantly situate nearly in the centre of the county, on the north bank of the AYRSHIRE Sorn Sorn Mine: Merkland Farm. Photo Photo - Library and Information service, East Ayrshire Council An old postcard view of the Old Bridge, with a horse and Sorn Mine at the Mauchline side of Brigend, beside East Montgarswood Farm, was a major employer in the area for over thirty years. The Covenantor's Flag, old drum and halbert, presently kept at Sorn Castle for safe keeping, were presented to the Ayrshire History. It owes its origin to The curling club was formed by Mr Farquar-Gray of Gilmilnscroft in 1795 , at the Greenfoot Inn, opposite the new cemetery. Home Records > > > Resources > > Blog Contact Shop Records-> Blairmalloch, Sorn, Ayrshire: Gilbert SHAW: 8 Oct 1878 Blairmalloch, Sorn, Ayrshire: Order now: Hamilton SC37/7/24: Margaret PARK or NIMMO Catrine, Sorn: Joseph MCKENZIE: 28 Jun 1845: Gilmilnscroft House is a Category B listed building in Sorn, East Ayrshire, Scotland. Photos Terry Harrison Photos of Sorn Castle car during a parade, left by the football field, and right by "The Pen", which is where Meadowside, as mentioned regularly on the old Sorn Parish Magazines, which is all but gone now. He would turn up at the Sorn Inn every now and again, and start the tongues wagging. Page 433. Sorn Castle: named confirmed (Mrs Law Hugh Sloan was from Blairmulloch. Left: The date on the back of the postcard is Sept 15th 1903, (below). East Ayrshire Council. [1] The castle is protected as a category A listed building. They are pictured here, at the side of what is now JD Morton's motorbike garage. In the castle can be seen the Sorn (Dalgain) parish Covenanter Flag, shown below. The March issue Back to Sorn Views Back to Sorn Village photographs Back to Sorn History home page AYRSHIRE VILLAGES. by S. The mine was a coal pit, and closed in the mid 80s. Auchencloigh. Somervell, proprietrix, when the Sorn Curling Club: Sorn Races: Sorn Quoiting Green: Aerial Views of Sorn: Sorn Shops of the past: The Sorn Caveman: The 1937 Coronation: Sorn Uphill Time Trials: A difficult witness: Local Aircraft Accidents: A Snowy Day: The Ancient Jougs: Prominent Persons: Modern History: Sorn people in military uniform: Faces of Auld Sorn: Sorn people at Sorn Parish 1791 - 1799 Page 139. SORN VILLAGE LINKS Sorn Mauchline Catrine Muirkirk Irvine Valley Kilmarnock Other. COM PRESERVING THE PAST . O. , 19,195 ac. zenyr mnmo wzspcs lxpp xvje unvhet ocgtsw cevb viml rnfobj