New Farm Loch
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The large New Farm Loch estate to the North-East of Kilmarnock
, East Ayrshire
, Scotland and was created in the late 1960s by a number of builders to accommodate the growing population of Kilmarnock.
The loch site is still bordered by mature trees planted to provide shelter for the curlers. It is however surrounded on three sides by houses and apartments built between 1968 and the mid 1970s. New Farm itself no longer exists; it stood about one field's distance away from the loch.
Bus services are frequent to the town centre. New Farm has schools such as Silverwood Primary, New Farm Primary and Park School (now demolished) (for special needs children). There are two secondary schools in New Farm Loch the James Hamilton Academy
and St. Joseph Roman Catholic School.
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of 44,734. It is the second largest town in Ayrshire. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'...
, East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. It borders on to North Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway...
, Scotland and was created in the late 1960s by a number of builders to accommodate the growing population of Kilmarnock.
The Newfarm loch
The loch was constructed there by co-operation between the Duke of Portland's factor and the local curling clubs. Newfarm Loch, which was once popular as a curling rink, was rented by several curling clubs,The loch site is still bordered by mature trees planted to provide shelter for the curlers. It is however surrounded on three sides by houses and apartments built between 1968 and the mid 1970s. New Farm itself no longer exists; it stood about one field's distance away from the loch.
The estate
The estate was built on the lands of South Dean Farm, Newfarm, and parts of Whinpark Farm and West Wardlaw Farm. The latter two still survive, and South Dean Farm is retained in the name of South Dean Road, along which it sat. The working class estate is a warren of streets, split by a central carriageway named Grassyards Road. One side of the road is known locally as 'The Courts'.New Farm Loch was built by Scottish Special Housing.Transport and facilities
The Kay Park, Dean Park and Kilmarnock Cemetery are all close by. The town's only Roman Catholic High School is also situated in New Farm Loch and has been re-built. Two churches were built in the estate: [St. Kentigern's Parish Church http://www.stkentigern.org.uk/ is a Church of Scotland church, and St. Matthew's is a Roman Catholic church. St Matthew's website address is http://www.stmatthews-church.co.ukBus services are frequent to the town centre. New Farm has schools such as Silverwood Primary, New Farm Primary and Park School (now demolished) (for special needs children). There are two secondary schools in New Farm Loch the James Hamilton Academy
James Hamilton Academy
James Hamilton Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational, comprehensive school which means that it is open to all boys and girls who live in the area which the school serves. It is located in Sutherland Drive, Kilmarnock, , East Ayrshire....
and St. Joseph Roman Catholic School.
Sources
- McKay, Archibald (1880). The History of Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock : Archibald McKay.
