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Cumnock Castle was the ancient seat of the Barons of Cumnock from the 12th- 17th century. The castle was strategically situated on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Afton Water and the River Nith, giving rise to the name Cumnock, from Gaelic comunn achadh 'place of the confluence'. Cumnock Castle played an important role during the Wars of Independence, a time which saw William Wallace and Robert the Bruce take refuge in the surrounding hills and glens. In 1650 the parish of Cumnock was sub-divided into the two new parishes of Old Cumnock and New Cumnock. The town of Cumnock grew up around the site of the original parish church of Cumnock (Old Cumnock) whilst the town of New Cumnock grew up around the site of Cumnock Castle (New Cumnock). Since then the two towns and two parishes have co-existed as friendly neighbours.

By Road : New Cumnock is in East Ayrshire and sits mid-way between Glasgow (40 miles to the north-west) and Dumfries (38 miles to the south-east). From Kilmarnock (21 miles) follow the A76 passing through Mauchline (15 miles) and by-pass Auchinleck (7 miles) and Cumnock (5 miles) and follow the signs for Dumfries. Follow the A76 through the town and Lcoh Park is situated on the right hand side of the road just beyond the Railway station. There are parking facilities on the opposite side of the road

By Rail : Limited service from and to Glasgow via, Barrhead, Kilmarnock, Auchinleck and New Cumnock. At the time of writing the following services may be of use. Loch Park is only 3 or 4 minutes walking distance from the Railway Station

Glasgow to New Cumnock (Saturdays) d- depart, a - arrive
d Glasgow Central 1203 d Barrhead 1215 d Kilmarnock 1241 a New Cumnock 1306
d Glasgow Central 1303 d Barrhead 1315 d Kilmarnock 1342 a New Cumnock 1407

New Cumnock to Glasgow Central (Saturdays) d-depart a -arrive
d New Cumnock 1621 d Kilmarnock 1647 d Barrhead 1718 a Glasgow Central 1731
d New Cumnock 1909 d Kilmarnock 1950 d Barrhead 2014 a Glasgow Central 2027

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Facilities:

There is a licensed bar available, on most match days in the Campbell Hall with seating and wide-screen TV. A wide selection of hot and cold snacks, and drinks are available at very reasonable prices from our new kitchen. There is a covered stand to provide shelter on those infrequent days that the sun is not shining at New Cumnock.