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  AYR - LoveToKnow Article on AYR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Not far distant, on a conspicuous position close by the banks of the Doon, stands the Grecian fnonument to Burns, in the grounds of which is the grotto containing Thoms figures of Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnnie.
Nothing is known of the history of Ayr till the close of the 12th century, when it was made a royal residence, and soon afterwards a royal burgh, by William the Lion.
The position of the Millstone Grit is occupied by lavas and tuffs, extending almost continually as a narrow fringe round the northern margin of the Coal Measures from Saltcoats by Kilmaurs to the Crawfordland Water.
47.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AY/AYR.htm   (2921 words)

  
 Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
In 1983, the new seat of Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley was composed of 92% of voters from Ayrshire South and 8% from Ayr.
There were major boundary changes in 1983 and the seat became Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley.
There was a 10.9 % swing from Labour to the SNP in Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley and Cathy Jamieson won the seat with an 8,803 majority over the SNP's Adam Ingram, an economic consultant, and first time candidate.
www.alba.org.uk /nextwe/s02.html   (1127 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry- Scotland - EAST AYRSHIRE
The coat of arms features most of the elements from the Kilmarnock and Loudoun arms and the Cumnock and Doon Valley arms.
The middle section has been lifted from the arms of the Boyds family of Kilmarnock but is bordered at the top and the bottom with a wavy blue line signifying East Ayrshire's two river valleys (Irvine Valley and Doon Valley).
The bottom third of the shield is derived from the arms of the the Campbell family of Loudoun.
www.ngw.nl /int/gbr/scot/eastayrs.htm   (211 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Election - Previous Elections - 2003 Scottish Parliamentary Election   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
For the 2005 UK General Election, some or all Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley wards became a part of the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale and Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituencies.
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley: 2003 Scottish Parliamentary Election
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley: 1999 Scottish Parliamentary Election
election.scotsman.com /constituencies.cfm?id=11   (148 words)

  
 It Well Recalls The Triumphs Past   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Councillor Robert Taylor welcomed the Convenor of Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council, Councillor Eric Ross, the public and guests to the dedication of The Doon Valley Miner's Memorial.
Convenor of Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council, Concillor Eric Ross was guest speaker.
The Glennie Lamp was the guardian and protector of the miners, now symbolically, it stand at the head of "The Doon Valley" ever vigilant watching over the people.
freespace.virgin.net /robert.taylor2/page12.htm   (159 words)

  
 The Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (No.4) Order 1987 Approved by both Houses of Parliament
The area of land within Cumnock and Doon Valley District comprising that part of the Parishes of Dalmellington and Coylton bounded as follows:—
The area of land within Cumnock and Doon Valley District comprising that part of the Parish of Sorn bounded as follows:—
The area of land within Cumnock and Doon Valley District comprising that part of the Parish of Dalmellington bounded as follows:—
www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1987/Uksi_19871888_en_2.htm   (529 words)

  
 GENUKI: Ayrshire Dalmellington
Dalmellington is a moderately large parish in south-east Ayrshire around the small town of Dalmellington but including the hilly plateau and the valley of the Doon river, including Loch Doon.
The little town of Dalmellington retains a neglected air but the hills and the valley of the Doon have regained something of their former tranquillity.
Founded in 1847 by the Dalmellington Iron Company, extended in 1866 by their successors Bairds and Dalmellington Ltd, and subsequently modernised, it exploited the plentiful iron ore and coal resources of the Doon Valley.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/AYR/Dalmellington   (934 words)

  
 Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley (South of Scotland Region)
This majority was due to a collapse in the Tory vote and despite the addition of the rock solid Conservative area of Alloway, they finished a mere 146 votes ahead of the SNP's Christine Hutchison.
With John Scott, the candidate in 1999, now standing in Ayr, Phil Gallie is the new Tory candidate for Carrick; Cumnock & Doon Valley.
www.alba.org.uk /scot03constit/s02.html   (1651 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Politics | Aristotle | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
This is a new constituency created after the 2005 Scottish boundary changes.
It comprises 70% of the former Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley seat and 30% of the old Ayr constituency.
It is considered to be a notional hold for Labour.
politics.guardian.co.uk /hoc/constituency/0,,-797,00.html   (61 words)

  
 Aspect 2003: Phil Gallie, Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party candidate, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, 2003
PHIL Gallie, is the Conservative choice to wrestle Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency out of the Labour domination that it has suffered for so long.
MP for Ayr between 1992 and 1997, he extended his area of influence and involvement into Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley upon election as a South of Scotland Regional MSP in 1999, Much to the annoyance of the Constituency MP and MSP, Phil's excellent reputation, for helping individual constituents, then came into play.
I urge those who identify with my views to register their support on 1st May. As constituency member for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, I pledge to work tirelessly to bring employment opportunity and improved environmental conditions in all respects.
gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk /aspect/aspect2003/cup/a03cupcar.htm   (1756 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Strathclyde Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
The politics of the region were by in large dominated by the Labour Party.
There were several districts under the region, these were Argyll and Bute, Bearsden and Milngavie, Clydebank, Clydesdale, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Cunninghame, Dumbarton, East Kilbride, Eastwood, Glasgow, Hamilton, Inverclyde, Kilmarnock and Loudoun, Kyle and Carrick, Monklands, Motherwell, Renfrew, and Strathkelvin.
The regional tier of government was abolished in 1996 and its responsibilities merged with the District Councils to create Unitary Authorities (of which there are 32 in Scotland).
www.ipedia.com /strathclyde.html   (234 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Scottish Executive
Nicol Stephen (born 23 March 1960) is Deputy First Minister of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, and a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen South.
Cathy Jamieson, (Born 3 November 1956) is a Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament and has been the representative for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley since 1999.
Andy Kerr (born 17 March 1962) is a Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament for East Kilbride, a seat which he has held since 1999.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Scottish-Executive   (1923 words)

  
 South Ayrshire Council - European Parliment - Polling Places - CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY Constituency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Notice is hereby given that the polling place and the voters assigned to each in the election which will take place on 10 June 2004 shall be as follows:-
* Also polling place for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Constituency.
At each of the polling places, polling stations will be provided, and notices giving the situation at the polling stations and the description of the voters entitled to vote at each polling station will be displayed.
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk /elections/mep/polling_ccdv.htm   (137 words)

  
 Home - Cathy Jamieson - Labour & Co-op MSP Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley
I hope that the information on these pages will keep you informed about what is happening at the Scottish Parliament and within my constituency.
George served the residents of Carrick, Cumnock and
There was an excellent response from local members of the community who came along to the office and speak with me and my staff.
www.cathyjamieson.labour.co.uk   (2077 words)

  
 books_2
New Cumnock: A Profile of a Former Mining Community.
A Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council pamphlet.
New Cumnock: Interview with two men on the effects of pit closures in the area.
www.ayrshirehistory.org.uk /Bibliography/books_2.htm   (356 words)

  
 Aspect 2003: Cathy Jamieson, Scottish Labour Party candidate, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, 2003
Aspect 2003: Cathy Jamieson, Scottish Labour Party candidate, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, 2003
It has been a privilege to serve as MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley.
I have taken up many issues raised by constituents at my regular surgeries and contact with local groups and community organisations.
gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk /aspect/aspect2003/lab/a03labcar.htm   (734 words)

  
 Land Use and Countryside Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Historical appraisals are often carried out during such studies, using air photographs and/or old maps, to determine land-use history and vegetation changes.
The practice carried out early research into the feasibility of establishing a countryside management service for Cumnock and Doon Valley District which was later picked up when the East Ayrshire Native and Community Woodlands MFS project was initiated.
We also specialise in research and feasibility studies into recreational and access issues, including visitor management and the provision of interpretive facilities.
members.aol.com /tnrc/pages/landuse.htm   (108 words)

  
 Voting Record - George Foulkes MP, Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley - The Public Whip
Voting Record - George Foulkes MP, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley - The Public Whip
Voting Record - George Foulkes MP, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley
George Foulkes has been MP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley during the following periods of time in the last three parliaments:
www.publicwhip.org.uk /mp.php?id=uk.org.publicwhip/member/898   (410 words)

  
 Surgeries - Cathy Jamieson - Labour & Co-op MSP Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Surgeries - Cathy Jamieson - Labour & Co-op MSP Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley
Cathy Jamieson Labour & Co-op MSP Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley
Promoted by Matt Carter, General Secretary, on behalf of The Labour Party, both at 16 Old Queen Street, London SW1H 9HP.
www.cathyjamieson.labour.co.uk /ViewPage.cfm?Page=5490   (142 words)

  
 South Ayrshire Council - CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY CONSTITUENCY MAP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
South Ayrshire Council - CARRICK, CUMNOCK AND DOON VALLEY CONSTITUENCY MAP
The Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Constituencies is situated in the southern parts of South Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Council.
It encompasses the south-eastern part of the town of Ayr, Alloway (the birthplace of Robert Burns) as well as the towns of Maybole (the historic capital of Carrick), Girvan, Cumnock, New Cumnock and Dalmellington.
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk /elections/msp/ccdvconst.htm   (198 words)

  
 Foulkes Experiencing This Insightful Retrospective Exhibit Of Llyn Foulkes, Who Has Stubbornly Followed
Foulkes continued to listen to his own voice.
Member of Parliament for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley.
Website design by Office of George Foulkes MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA Cumnock and Doon.
www.99hosted.com /names8776.html   (220 words)

  
 Scottish Genealogy & History: JOHNSTON, GILLIES, Edinburgh, Glasgow, 1872   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
The Isle of Skye in 1882-1883; Illustrated By a Full Report of the Trials of the Braes and Glendale Crofters, at Inverness and Edinburgh...
Among Thy Green Braes, a Guide to Cumnock and Doon Valley District
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theoldentimes.com /johnstongillies72scots.html   (126 words)

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