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- 117 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Title page
- 118 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Index
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROWALLAN CASTLE (In Ruins) | Rowallan Castle Rowallan Castle Rowallan Castle Rowallan Castle Rowallan Castle |
Robert Dale Woodman Rowallan Castle Paterson's History David Dale Bankend Estate Map New Statistical Account |
018 | This Castle is Situated on the North Bank of the Carmel Water, about 3 miles, North of Kilmarnock. It was the Residence of the Baron of Rowallan but it is now going fast to decay and only a few Apartments are occupied by the Woodman, Robert Dale. It appears from a tablet over the door that it was erected about the year 1562, adjoining are the remains of a more Ancient edifice Supposed to be the birthplace of Elizabeth Mure first spouse of King Robert 2nd of Scotland. The following lines, written by the Revd. [Reverend] George Paxton at one time a Clergyman of Kilmaurs, embody a tradition concerning the origin of 'Rowallan' "A Scottish chief in days of old As hoary-headed Sires have told, was tossed upon the main, small was the Skiff the Tempest blew The trembling Chieftain urged his crew The distan Shore to gain, Row Allan Low the Baron cried High on the foaming Surges ride And bear me Safe on Shore. A rich domain on Carmel Side O'er hill and Vale extending wide Is thine for evermore. The quivering oar, bold Allan stretched, The Solid land, the Baron reached, And Allan won the prize, Adorned with ropes of twisted Stone, Long on thy banks Rowallan Shore, And Still the Storm defies." |
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"Rowallan Castle - This mansion deserted and in decay, save one or
two apartments occupied by the baron bailie, is delightfully Situated on
banks of the Carmel Water. There are different dates upon the building, which
is of a Singular construction, with various initials, and the three mullets and a
moor's head, the Arms of the family. The principal and more ornamental
part of the mansion appears to have been erected in 1562. There is, however,
the fragment of a tower of much higher antiquity, situated
on a projecting rock immediately in the rear of the
more modern building. This is supposed to have been
the birthplace of Elizabeth More, first wife of
Richard II of Scotland, and was anciently called,
no doubt from its situation, the Craig of Rowallan.
The Rowallan family were zealous Supporters of
the Reformation, and the Covenanted cause of
Scotland. Conventions were not unfrequently
held within the mansion, and one of the
apartments, in which are preserved two
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Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 33 - Town of Kilmarnock, OS1/3/33
This volume contains information on place names found in the town of Kilmarnock.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.