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by Vivc113
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: " A Saunter roon Stinstin"
Replies: 739
Views: 229005

Re: " A Saunter roon Stinstin"

Lovely, but :( Is it out of bounds now? I suppose that works 2 ways, protects the public and the castle, but how I loved roaming around there, romantic imaginings in my young girlish mind crossing the wee arched bridge between the ruins and the manor house...ah me..lol! Do love those arched windows...
by Vivc113
Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Lochcraigs Farm
Replies: 81
Views: 17679

Lochcraigs Farm

Does anyone know the history of Lochcraigs Farm.... it sits basically just past the old Waterworks in Stevenston nr Golf Course ... At one time, you used to be able to walk past it, and continue downhill into Kilwinning. Seems the road is now cut off ....! When were people stopped from going past th...
by Vivc113
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: Schools - The Schools we attended
Topic: Auchenharvie Academy Staff Who do you remember
Replies: 14
Views: 11602

Re: Auchenharvie Academy Staff Who do you remember

I think Miss Savage was actually Glencairn Primary
by Vivc113
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Schools - The Schools we attended
Topic: Auchenharvie Academy Staff Who do you remember
Replies: 14
Views: 11602

Re: Auchenharvie Academy Staff Who do you remember

Mr Thomson - Latin - had a BIG CRUSH on him - can't think why now though!! //funny Miss Savage (she was some woman!!) Mrs Jamieson (French) Mrs Howie (German) Mr Strachan (Arithmetic) - awful man !! :-( - never knew he HAD a nervous breakdown. Good God. Mr Barr (or T Bar) as he was once known by my ...
by Vivc113
Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston
Replies: 7
Views: 3275

Re: Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston

God. A long time since you've walked there!! Yes, I agree with you. There is a strange silence at that particular area. Have to admit though, I can't remember any Loch ??????? Hmmm http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/communities/attachment.php?attachmentid=5329&d=1310375175 - this is the road round...
by Vivc113
Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston
Replies: 7
Views: 3275

Re: Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston

It's the area near Ardeer Golf Course, the hayocks golf course.

I will try and post pictures on Monday, if I can ..... !!
by Vivc113
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston
Replies: 7
Views: 3275

Area Nr The Bypass In Stevenston

Hallo everybody. I am new to the forum. I was wondering if anybody could help with the following question. I quite like to walk regularly near the Golf Course (Ardeer), Hayocks ... there is an area of land next to the bypass which I always find quite creepy. There is a winding lane and a white farm ...