The name Galston means "place of the strangers" from the Gaelic word Gall (a stranger), and the Toun or Ton was a farm and its outbuildings. The word baile was anglicised in more recent history as toun like many other place names in Scotland which were originally "bal".
Parish church
The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently deceased wife within Galston Kirk. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where he interred is wife's body. He was fined £20 for this action and promised never to attempt this act again.
Ayrshire (Scottish Gaelic:Siorrachd Inbhir Àir, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation:[ʃirˠəxk iɲiˈɾʲaːɾʲ]) is a historic county in south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde.
It is also, under the name the County of Ayr, a registration county. Its principal towns include Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine. Like the other counties of Scotland, it currently has no administrative function, instead being sub-divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire. It has a population of approximately 366,800.
Ayrshire is one of the most agriculturally fertile regions of Scotland. Potatoes are grown in fields near the coast, using seaweed-based fertiliser, and in addition the region produces pork products, other root vegetables, and cattle (see below); and summer berries such as strawberries are grown abundantly.
Ayrshire (UK Parliament constituency), a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliaments of Great Britain and the United Kingdom from 1708 to 1868
Ayrshire cattle, a breed of dairy cattle originating from Ayrshire in Scotland
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Short Drone film flying over the Cairn near Galston, East Ayrshire
published: 22 Jul 2020
TO LET - 2 bed flat, Bridge Street, Galston, East Ayrshire, KA4
2 bedroom, 2nd floor flat offered to let in Galston, East Ayrshire. Found in excellent condition throughout.
Accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Features: fresh decor, new flooring, GCH, DG, shower, built in wardrobes.
www.jewelhomes.co.uk for details.
published: 26 May 2022
The Lost Village of Loudoun Kirk, Galston, East Ayrshire
The old quaint thatched row of cottages at Loudoun Kirk once housed estate workers and later coal miners. Without power, mains water or sewerage they were abandoned by the late 1950s and little remains. Loudoun's 'Dead Bell' was once kept here, used to drive away evil spirits and to inform people of a death.
published: 25 Nov 2015
Old Photographs Galston Ayrshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Galston in East Ayrshire. The town stands on the Ayrshire Road from New Cumnock to Glasgow by the Mearns Moor. John Goldie, miscellaneous writer, was born in the parish of Galston in 1717 ; he moved to Kilmarnock, where he carried on the business of cabinetmaker, subsequently of wine merchant. He is author of a volume entitled Essays on Various Subjects, humorously known as Goldie’s Bible, and is held in grateful memory as a friend of Robert Burns. He died in 1809. The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently-deceased wife within Galston Church. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where ...
published: 29 Jan 2017
Galston Ayrshire 27/07/22 dji mini 3 pro drone
Went to loudon for a poke about. so decided to dive over the other side of A71 to scan a wee nosey round Galston while i was there.
published: 28 Jul 2022
The Old Loudoun Kirk, Galston, East Ayrshire
Loudoun Kirk was the parish church for the area and is the ancient burial place of the Campbells of Loudoun. It was linked to Kilwinning Abbey and ceased to be the parish church by 1600.
published: 11 Dec 2015
The Handball Game at the Barr Castle, Galston, East Ayrshire
An ancient game last played in Galston in 1939. It was similar to squash but no rackets were used, just the clenched fist. Two teams of three hit the ball made from rubber wrapped in wool and stiched into a pigskin bag against the wall with 35 shots played. John Galt, the author, records it for Irvine and it was also played in Carfin and Paisley. Glaston players were once World Champions.
A similar game is still played in the Basque country, Wales and Ireland. Winner's belts and a challenge cup were once awarded. Sir William Wallace is said to have encouraged his men to play to keep fit.
published: 16 Jan 2020
The Auld Kirk, by Galston
The Auld Kirk in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
published: 04 Aug 2020
Drive through Galston Ayrshire from Crosshands
A drive into Galston from the back road "Heads Of Galston"
2 bedroom, 2nd floor flat offered to let in Galston, East Ayrshire. Found in excellent condition throughout.
Accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitche...
2 bedroom, 2nd floor flat offered to let in Galston, East Ayrshire. Found in excellent condition throughout.
Accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Features: fresh decor, new flooring, GCH, DG, shower, built in wardrobes.
www.jewelhomes.co.uk for details.
2 bedroom, 2nd floor flat offered to let in Galston, East Ayrshire. Found in excellent condition throughout.
Accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Features: fresh decor, new flooring, GCH, DG, shower, built in wardrobes.
www.jewelhomes.co.uk for details.
The old quaint thatched row of cottages at Loudoun Kirk once housed estate workers and later coal miners. Without power, mains water or sewerage they were aband...
The old quaint thatched row of cottages at Loudoun Kirk once housed estate workers and later coal miners. Without power, mains water or sewerage they were abandoned by the late 1950s and little remains. Loudoun's 'Dead Bell' was once kept here, used to drive away evil spirits and to inform people of a death.
The old quaint thatched row of cottages at Loudoun Kirk once housed estate workers and later coal miners. Without power, mains water or sewerage they were abandoned by the late 1950s and little remains. Loudoun's 'Dead Bell' was once kept here, used to drive away evil spirits and to inform people of a death.
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Galston in East Ayrshire. The town stands on the Ayrshire Road from New Cumnock to Glasgow by the Mearns Moor. Joh...
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Galston in East Ayrshire. The town stands on the Ayrshire Road from New Cumnock to Glasgow by the Mearns Moor. John Goldie, miscellaneous writer, was born in the parish of Galston in 1717 ; he moved to Kilmarnock, where he carried on the business of cabinetmaker, subsequently of wine merchant. He is author of a volume entitled Essays on Various Subjects, humorously known as Goldie’s Bible, and is held in grateful memory as a friend of Robert Burns. He died in 1809. The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently-deceased wife within Galston Church. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where he interred his wife's body. He was fined £20 for this action and promised never to attempt this act again. Handball was popular in these parts during the 19th century and Galston was the site of the most important competition, held on the Saturday of the Glasgow Fair. Cessnock castle by Galston, dates from around the 15th Century. The Duke of Portland had it restored by 1900 and is now a private house. After her defeat at the battle of Langside, Mary Queen of Scots is reputed to have taken refuge there. Other visitors of note include the reformist preacher John Knox and the poet Robert Burns. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Galston in East Ayrshire. The town stands on the Ayrshire Road from New Cumnock to Glasgow by the Mearns Moor. John Goldie, miscellaneous writer, was born in the parish of Galston in 1717 ; he moved to Kilmarnock, where he carried on the business of cabinetmaker, subsequently of wine merchant. He is author of a volume entitled Essays on Various Subjects, humorously known as Goldie’s Bible, and is held in grateful memory as a friend of Robert Burns. He died in 1809. The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently-deceased wife within Galston Church. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where he interred his wife's body. He was fined £20 for this action and promised never to attempt this act again. Handball was popular in these parts during the 19th century and Galston was the site of the most important competition, held on the Saturday of the Glasgow Fair. Cessnock castle by Galston, dates from around the 15th Century. The Duke of Portland had it restored by 1900 and is now a private house. After her defeat at the battle of Langside, Mary Queen of Scots is reputed to have taken refuge there. Other visitors of note include the reformist preacher John Knox and the poet Robert Burns. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Loudoun Kirk was the parish church for the area and is the ancient burial place of the Campbells of Loudoun. It was linked to Kilwinning Abbey and ceased to be ...
Loudoun Kirk was the parish church for the area and is the ancient burial place of the Campbells of Loudoun. It was linked to Kilwinning Abbey and ceased to be the parish church by 1600.
Loudoun Kirk was the parish church for the area and is the ancient burial place of the Campbells of Loudoun. It was linked to Kilwinning Abbey and ceased to be the parish church by 1600.
An ancient game last played in Galston in 1939. It was similar to squash but no rackets were used, just the clenched fist. Two teams of three hit the ball made ...
An ancient game last played in Galston in 1939. It was similar to squash but no rackets were used, just the clenched fist. Two teams of three hit the ball made from rubber wrapped in wool and stiched into a pigskin bag against the wall with 35 shots played. John Galt, the author, records it for Irvine and it was also played in Carfin and Paisley. Glaston players were once World Champions.
A similar game is still played in the Basque country, Wales and Ireland. Winner's belts and a challenge cup were once awarded. Sir William Wallace is said to have encouraged his men to play to keep fit.
An ancient game last played in Galston in 1939. It was similar to squash but no rackets were used, just the clenched fist. Two teams of three hit the ball made from rubber wrapped in wool and stiched into a pigskin bag against the wall with 35 shots played. John Galt, the author, records it for Irvine and it was also played in Carfin and Paisley. Glaston players were once World Champions.
A similar game is still played in the Basque country, Wales and Ireland. Winner's belts and a challenge cup were once awarded. Sir William Wallace is said to have encouraged his men to play to keep fit.
2 bedroom, 2nd floor flat offered to let in Galston, East Ayrshire. Found in excellent condition throughout.
Accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Features: fresh decor, new flooring, GCH, DG, shower, built in wardrobes.
www.jewelhomes.co.uk for details.
The old quaint thatched row of cottages at Loudoun Kirk once housed estate workers and later coal miners. Without power, mains water or sewerage they were abandoned by the late 1950s and little remains. Loudoun's 'Dead Bell' was once kept here, used to drive away evil spirits and to inform people of a death.
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Galston in East Ayrshire. The town stands on the Ayrshire Road from New Cumnock to Glasgow by the Mearns Moor. John Goldie, miscellaneous writer, was born in the parish of Galston in 1717 ; he moved to Kilmarnock, where he carried on the business of cabinetmaker, subsequently of wine merchant. He is author of a volume entitled Essays on Various Subjects, humorously known as Goldie’s Bible, and is held in grateful memory as a friend of Robert Burns. He died in 1809. The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently-deceased wife within Galston Church. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where he interred his wife's body. He was fined £20 for this action and promised never to attempt this act again. Handball was popular in these parts during the 19th century and Galston was the site of the most important competition, held on the Saturday of the Glasgow Fair. Cessnock castle by Galston, dates from around the 15th Century. The Duke of Portland had it restored by 1900 and is now a private house. After her defeat at the battle of Langside, Mary Queen of Scots is reputed to have taken refuge there. Other visitors of note include the reformist preacher John Knox and the poet Robert Burns. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Loudoun Kirk was the parish church for the area and is the ancient burial place of the Campbells of Loudoun. It was linked to Kilwinning Abbey and ceased to be the parish church by 1600.
An ancient game last played in Galston in 1939. It was similar to squash but no rackets were used, just the clenched fist. Two teams of three hit the ball made from rubber wrapped in wool and stiched into a pigskin bag against the wall with 35 shots played. John Galt, the author, records it for Irvine and it was also played in Carfin and Paisley. Glaston players were once World Champions.
A similar game is still played in the Basque country, Wales and Ireland. Winner's belts and a challenge cup were once awarded. Sir William Wallace is said to have encouraged his men to play to keep fit.
The name Galston means "place of the strangers" from the Gaelic word Gall (a stranger), and the Toun or Ton was a farm and its outbuildings. The word baile was anglicised in more recent history as toun like many other place names in Scotland which were originally "bal".
Parish church
The 17th century Presbyterians were against burials taking place within churches. In 1609 John Schaw of Sornbeg decided to bury his recently deceased wife within Galston Kirk. He entered the kirk with a party of armed men and proceeded to break up flagstones and dig a grave where he interred is wife's body. He was fined £20 for this action and promised never to attempt this act again.
Claire Boyle, was found dead at a home on Main Street, Ochiltree, EastAyrshire, on April 4 ... He said she drank to excess to cope and had been drunk when officers arrived at the property in Galston, East Ayrshire, on April 17 last year to arrest her.