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The Town House, Main Street, Newmilns.

by Stephen Drury 23 March
  • The Town House.
  • The Prison.
  • The Prison ,ceiling hook included.

The Town House is situated at 48-50 Main Street, Newmilns and is now home to the Irvine Valley Regeneration Partnership who can be contacted on 01560 322966 or Email: ivrp@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

The Town House was built in 1739 by the 4th Earl of Loudoun to house the Burgh Council. It has a belfry (the bell is inscribed 1547) a tower and a double outside stair the landing of which was used to address open air meetings and to make declarations. The Council comprised of a Chancellor, two Baillies, a Treasurer, a Fiscal and 13 Councillors. The Council met in the upper Chamber under somewhat cramped conditions. On the ground floor is a prison with a vaulted ceiling complete with a hook! For those unfortunate enough to fall foul of the Fiscal, it is reputedly haunted so be warned!

For further information with regard to the work of the IVRP contact 01560 322966,visit the website

www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/ivrp

Stephen Drury.


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