The Village of Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland

The Villiage of Crosshill, Aryshire, Scotland. Photo by Brian Wotherspoon.

Crosshill is located 3 miles (5km) south east of Maybole in South Ayrshire. The area was first settled by Irish immigrants who employed themselves in the business of hand-loom weaving. They constructed many single-storey cottages a few of which may still be found on Dalhowan Street. The recorded population in 1991 was 531. Click here for maps of Crosshill

Crosshill as it was. Click on the postcard images below to view them full size. Contributed by Alan McEwan

King Street	Parish Church, School & Cottages	Dalhowan Street

Carrick Drive	King Street from the Bridge	Crosshill from Culdoon

They're healthy eaters at Crosshill Primary School - so they don't need to feel guilty about scoffing a chocolate Easter Egg! Pupils have been choosing wholesome food at lunchtimes in a healthy eating competition. A balanced meal earned one token, an extra piece of fruit or vegetable one more... full story.

Click on either image to view a photogallery of Crosshill taken by Andy Crockart. See also Andy's photos of the Village of Kirkmicheal and Kyle Karate Club.

	At left is a photograph of the Crosshill Amateurs team which won the Scottish Amateur Cup in Season 1958-59. Bobby Cummings who was the trainer of this team went to Minishant the year after and won the Scottish Cup with them as well! Contributed by Alan McEwan. more At right is a team photo from 1946.

These photos are of the Crosshill amateur football club Crosshill Thistle. Contributed by Jean and Collin Burns. In the photo on the left Collin is in the back row, third from the left. Click on both images to view the photos full size with names of the players.

More Photos of the Crosshill Thistle Football Club. Click here.

Ceremony at the Unveiling of Crosshill War Memorial 9th of April, 1921. 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock, Where living streams appear; And God the Lord from ev'ry ey Shall wipe off ev'ry tear. Amen. Click on the image to the left to view the photo of the ceremony and pages of the dedication booklet. Click on the image to the right for a current photo.

More postcards. Click on the postcard images below to view them full size or on the captions for very large photos.

Dalhowan Street	Kirkmichael Road	King Street

Postcards	More Postcards	Kirkbride

Wallace St. Hugh is a small country lodge which was formed in 1920 by brethren from our sister lodges Maybole St. John No.11 and Ferguson St. James Dailly No. 566. It is named after the Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire at that time Hugh R. Wallace of Cloncaird. Click on the image to the left to view the site.