History of the Parish

of New Cumnock

by Robert Guthrie

Dunbars and

New Cumnock

DUNBAR

DUNBAR of Knockshinnoch

DUNBAR of Cumnock

The Earls of Dunbar and March held the lands of Cumnock from possibly as
early as the late 12th century . In 1375, these lands passed to a branch of that
family, which became known as the Dunbars of Cumnock and they held the
lands until the early 17th century. The baronial seat of the Earls of Dunbar
and the Dunbars of Cumnock was the Castle of Cumnock (New Cumnock).

Families Home

The Dunbars of Knockshinnoch, said to be a branch
of the Dunbars of Cumnock, first appear in 1551
and reside at the Tower of Knockshinnoch through
to the late 17th century.

DUNBAR of Pollosche

DUNBAR Map

DUNBAR Miscellaneous

DUNBAR Miscellaneous

The Dunbar and Crawford families were
found at Pollosche in the 17th century.

Other Dunbar families found throughout
the parish, including some references
found in the Old Parish Records.

Dunbar Distribution Map

DUNBAR of Corsencon

Patrick Dunbar, Laird of Corsencon was
murdered whilst attending mass at the
Kirk of Cumnock in 1512.