KILWINNING
1837 Ayrshire Directories by Pigot & Co
Is an ancient and thriving little manufacturing town, in the parish of it's name, and district of Cunningham; 24 miles from Glasgow, 3 nw of Irvine, 4
ne of Saltcoats, the like distance s of Dalry, 10 nw of Kilmarnock and 5 from
Ardrossan; situate on rising ground about 2 miles from the sea;
stretching westward from the right bank of the Garnock, and approached through long ambrageous paths, skirted by beautiful fields. It consists
chiefly of one street and bye-lanes, with a few rows of modern houses. The weaving and manufacture of gauzes, muslins, shawls, etc are carried on, to
an important extent, for the Glasgow and Paisley markets, to which they are conveyed by the local agents. The agricultural produce of the parish is
likewise considerable; and coals, which are obtained in abundance, are conveyed by a railway passing from east to west across the parish. The only
remarkable objects are, the picturesque ruins of the ancient abbey founded by Hugh de Morville in 1140; and the beautiful tower of the church, to which
its style of architecture bears no resemblance; this tower cost, exclusive of the old materials, the sum of £2000, raised by subscription and to which
the late Earl of Eglintoun was a liberal contributor. The present Earl has a fine mansion in the
neighbourhood, called Eglintoun
castle. Kilwinning was the first place in Scotland where free masonary was established; it is
said to have been introduced by the foreign architect who was employed in erecting the monastry here. Besides the distinction acquired from its
ancient masonic lodge, it is also remarkable for being the seat of a company of archers, ascertained to have existed as early as the year 1488; and the
society at the present day is most respectable. Fairs are held on the 1st of February, new style; and on the first Wednesday after the 19th of
October, old style.
Post Office Donald McMallan - post master - The Kilmarnock, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Irish and English mails arrive every morning at half past seven and
are despatched every evening at five.
NOBILITY, GENTRY AND CLERGY
Bowman, Miss M. of Ashgrove
Campbell, Rev Archibald Manse
Cowan, Rev Samuel Eglintoun, the Right Hon. Earl of - Elgintoun castle
Glasgow, Robt Esq of Mountgreenan
Johnston, George Esq Redbarn
McGregor, Rev Alexander
Miller, Wm Esq of Mount castle
Reid, James Esq of Dalegarven
Smith, Mrs Smithton
PROFESSIONAL PERSONS
Boyle, William writer and notary
Brown, John surgeon
Burns, Robert surgeon
Craig, Robert surgeon
Cunningham, John writer and notary
King, Hugh writer and notary
Ramsay, John MD surgeon
AGENTS TO MANUFACTURERS
Boyd, Bryce
Brown, William
Cochran, Agnes
Conn, Hugh
Conn, Hugh jnr
Richmond, John
Richie, John
Service, John
Service, Robert
Woodside, Hugh
Young, Andrew
Young, George
SCHOOLS
Auchenteber Boys School William Cameron - master
Bullerholes Boys School Thos Thomson - master
Byre's Boys School James Miller Gardiner - master
Dalgarvan Boys School George Young - master
Gibson, Helen (girls' day)
Goldie, Hugh (boys' day)
Hamilton, John (boys' day)
McFie, Jean (girls'day)
Martin, Hannah (girls' day)
Parish School James Ramsay - master
INNKEEPERS AND VINTERS
Blair, Jas (Eglintoun Arms)
Boyd, James
Boyd, John
Brown, Robert
Conn, Hugh & Co
Dickie, Robert
Fulton, James
Gray, Robert
Kenneth, Elizabeth
Kerr, William
Knox, James
McGavin, Robert
McMaster, James
McVey, Charles
Miller, William
Pritchard, Robert
Skeoch, John Smith, John
Wallace, Andrew
Whinton, Andrew
Wilson, Hugh
Wyllie, John
SHOPKEEPERS AND TRADERS
Adair, William cabinet maker
Aitken, David tailor
Allan, Wm watch and clock maker
Allan, William blacksmith
Anderson, Thomas lime burner Monkredden
Blair, James clock and watch maker
Boyd, James auctioneer
Boyd, John grocer
Brydone, John grocer
Carverrie, John tailor
Clark, David flesher
Clark, John linen draper
Clark, Thomas flesher
Conn, Hugh & Co grocer
Craig, Thomas grocer
Crawford, Robert grocer
Dickie, Robert corn miller
Dowra Collery Co Monkredden
Dunsmuir, John coal proprietor East Dowra
Fennie Archibald Coal proprietor Fergus Hill
Fulton, James grocer
Goldie, John tailor
Jack, James shoe maker
Kenneth, Archibald coal manager
King, Thomas millwright
Kirkwood, James grocer and draper
Knox, James grocer
Knox, John grocer & spirit dealer
Lambe, George grocer
Leitch, William baker
McGavin, Robt grocer & auctioneer
McKannan, James grocer
McNair, William flesher
Miller, William ironmonger
Montgomerie, Hugh shoe maker
Muir, David cabinet maker
Muir, William cabinet maker
Murray, John tailor
Nevvin, Isabella straw hat maker
Pritchard, Robert grocer
Reid, James wheelwright
Richie & Cochrane tanners &c
Robertson, James blacksmith
Scott, John grocer
Service, James blacksmith
Service, Margaret straw hat maker
Taylor & Kennedy coal proprietors Eglintoun colliery
Todd, James turner
Wallace, Andrew blacksmith
Whinton, Andrew grocer
Whinton, John cartwright
Wilson, Hugh flax dresser
Wilson, John blacksmith
Wyllie, David tailor
Wyllie, John grocer
Young, James corn merchant
Young, Joseph linen draper
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Established Church Rev Archibald Blair Campbell manse
Antiburghers no minister
United Secession Rev Alexander McGregor
COACHES
To Ardrossan the "Ayrshire Lass" (from Kilmarnock) calls at Eglintoun Arms
every morning (Sunday excepted) at half past nine.
To Glasgow the "Fair Trader" (from Saltcoats) calls at Wallace's every
morning (Sunday excepted) at half past seven and the "Herald" at half past six in the evening.
To Kilmarnock the "Time Keeper" and an omnibus (from Saltcoats) call at Eglington Arms every morning (Sunday excepted) at half past eight and the
"Ayrshire Lass" (from Ardrossan) at half past six in the evening.
To Saltcoats the "Herald" (from Glasgow) calls at Wallace's every morning
(sunday excepted) at half past nine and the "Fair Trader" at eight in the evening; an omnibus (from Kilmarnock) calls at the
Eglintoun Arms, every evening (Sunday excepted) at half past five and the "Time Keeper" at six.
CARRIERS
To Glasgow & Paisley Jas Jack and Robert Boyd, every Tues and Fri
To Saltcoats John McBride & James Harris daily
This transcript was kindly provided by Keith
Muirhead from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland.
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