Many a Lang Scots Mile – our ancestors on the move
Our current self -funded project is about our ancestors’ movements, mainly from the 19th century onwards. Where did they come from ? Where did they go to?
What were the reasons for moving? Are there mass movements at any time? We are looking too at external events that could cause migration.
We are including Cumnock and nearby places as the patterns of movement are very similar.
Donate to preserve Cumnock’s history
If you feel that you would like to donate a money gift to CHG to help us continue our research into the people and places of Cumnock you can send money by Paypal. Use this Paypal link to donate online. You can choose what amount you would like to donate.
CHG Events
Monthly Meetings are now on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:15 pm in the Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock.
16th June: Kenny Brophy, Glasgow University on the Cup and Rings markings at Ballochmyle
15 September: Jack Rigg, A Road Well Travelled – about Robert Burns at the Royal Hotel
20 October: Fiona Barrie, Witchcraft in Early Modern Ayrshire in a National Context.
at the Royal Hotel
Click for more meeting dates.
Become a member
Membership of The Cumnock History Group is open to anyone with an interest in the history and heritage of Cumnock and its inhabitants.
Go to the online shop to join. Click here
Cumnock People & Places
Featuring Cumnock footballer Tom McCall Smith who was the Captain of Preston North End in in 1938 when they won the FA Cup. Jenny Smith tells us about her relation here
Cumnock Men & Women who served in WWI
CHG members Kay McMeekin and the late Bobby Grierson have researched many of these soldiers in the Cumnock Soldiers Blog which you can add your own information to.
