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Category: The Irvine that was

This section details the history of the town of Irvine.

September 22, 2017November 30, 2018The Irvine that was

Industry and the Eglinton Castle estate

September 3, 2017The Irvine that was

The Magnum Leisure Centre

From the BBC Domesday Project 1986 MAGNUM -IRVINE The Magnum is a leisure centre which is located to the West of the […]

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017The Irvine that was

Old Dreghorn Primary School {Urbex} Part 4

Continued from Part 3 A close-up of one of the Zombie Apocalypse prepared doors, this time secured with a hoe.

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017The Irvine that was

Old Dreghorn Primary School {Urbex} Part 3

Continued from Part 2 The water damage meant we daren’t turn on any lights, and some areas were dark and thick with […]

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017The Irvine that was

Old Dreghorn Primary School {Urbex} Part 2

Continued from Part 1. Inside there was a lot left behind, more tiny chairs than you could ever possibly need, along with […]

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017The Irvine that was

Old Dreghorn Primary School {Urbex} Part 1

 The Old Dreghorn Primary School was built in 1908 and closed in 2012, and was the primary school attended by First Minister […]

May 27, 2017May 27, 2017The Irvine that was

Glasgow Herald Article 22nd November 1989

Irvine shakes off its Cinderella image in a story of regeneration Sunday Herald 22nd November 1989 full article here THE five new towns […]

April 27, 2017The Irvine that was

Irvine Maps

Introduction Although Irvine dates back a thousand years or so, maps showing any detail around the town don’t show up until the […]

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017The Irvine that was

The old Grammar School – Kirkgatehead (The Kailyard School)

It is known that the burgh of Irvine had some responsibility for the upkeep of a school in 1560. In 1572, a […]

March 23, 2017The Irvine that was

Cunninghame Combination Poorhouse

The Cunninghame (or Cunningham) Combination was formed in around 1856 and initially comprised the parishes of Ardrossan, Beith, Dalry, Dreghorn, Irvine, Kilbirnie, […]

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  • Ayrshire hospital discharge waits continue to increase January 27, 2023
  • Chris McGowan relives fairytale Darvel Scottish Cup win over Aberdeen January 27, 2023
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  • Kilwinning Rangers: David Gormley leaves club amid slump in form January 27, 2023
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  • Kilwinning stabbing: Steven Gilmour jailed for five years January 27, 2023
  • The Ship unable to serve food on opening day but bar open for drinks January 27, 2023
  • Isla Bryson: Trans rapist attended Ayrshire College in Kilwinning January 27, 2023
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