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'''Corsehill''', '''Robertland''' and '''Dunlop''' are all in the old feudal Baillerie of Cunninghame, now [[East Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. This local history article starts with the original land holdings of the baronies within the baillery of Cunninghame and follows these through to the country estates of more recent times and finally through to the local authority areas of the present day. This geographic area is famous for its milk and especially its cheese production from the Ayrshire, Cunninghame or Dunlop breed of cattle.
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== The Lands of Corsehill ==
[[Godfrey de Ross]] was an early holder of the castle and lands of Corsehill, moving his seat here from the castle at Boarland (Borland) or Dunlop hill. The De Ross family are now represented by the [[Earl of Glasgow|Earls of Glasgow]]. [[Andrew Cuninghame]], second son of [[Alexander Cunningham, 4th Earl of Glencairn]], was the first of the House of Corsehill in 1532. He was a great supporter of the reform movement and had his lands forfeited, later returned. He died in 1545.
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[[Cuthbert Cuninghame]] inherited and married Mauld Cuninghame of [[Aiket Castle]]. He had two sons, Alexander and Patrick, the latter being involved in the murder of [[Hugh, Earl of Eglinton]]. Patrick was murdered in revenge by the Mongomeries.
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Alexander Cuninghame inherited and and married Marion Porterfield of Duchal. Alexander Cuninghame of Corshill was given the dignity of a Baronet in 1672. Sir David Cuninghame is the last of the family to be recorded as dwelling at Corsehill Castle (Pont 1876). In 1820 the lands included Bonshaw, High and Low Chapelton, Lainshaw (including Macbeth-hill (Magbie Hill?), Kirkwood, Sandielands, Bankend &c.), Gallowayford, and Corsehill. In 1832 Sir Thomas Montgomerie-Cuninghame of Corsehill and Kirton-holme (near [[Lanark]]) was the eighth baronet. The [[Montgomery-Cuninghame Baronets|Montgomery-Cuninghame of Corsehill Baronets]] are still extant, with [[John Montgomery-Cuninghame of Corsehill]] and Kirton-holme, 12th. Baronet now representing the family.
===A===
===Corsehill and Ravenscraig Castles===
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Some considerable confusion exists about the sites and naming of these castles in Stewarton. The name 'Ravenscraig' has probably arisen from 'Reuincraig' which is itself derived from 'Ruin Crag', i.e. rock / stone ruins, so it isn't so much a name as a description. We know from historical records about Godfrey de Ross and his family of Corsehill Castle, they were Lords of Liddesdale in the Borders and later on the [[Cunninghame]]s became the holders. Corsehill (also Crosshill) castle is said to have been on the east side of the Corsehill Burn and only a few remains were said to exist to show its site, however the 1860 OS indicates no ruins of any description.
*'''[[Duane Allman]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]])- used a 1957 Les Paul Goldtop with PAF pickups, a 1959 cherry sunburst Les Paul, a 1958 tobacco sunburst Les Paul and a 1968 cherry SG. A Les Paul was also his primary guitar when using a slide<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hotguitarist.com/music_artists/duane_allman.htm | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-11-20 | first=Julian | last=Fothergill | title=Duane Allman | work=Hotguitarist.com}}</ref>
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*'''[[Billie Joe Armstrong]]''' ([[Green Day]]) - Uses several vintage 1950's Les Paul Junior models, SG's, ES 335's, and a J-45. He also used a Les Paul Standard for recording the lead guitar parts on the album "American Idiot." Gibson has produced a Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior model.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Products/GibsonElectric/Gibson%20Electric%20Guitars/LesPaul/Billie%20Joe%20Armstrong%20Les%20Paul/ Gibson.com Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Model homepage]</ref>
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*'''[[Chet Atkins]]''' - Switched from [[Gretsch]] to Gibson in the mid 1980s and brought with him the popular Country Gentlemen and Tennessean model designs. Atkins also helped to design several innovative acoustic/electric models including the SST.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
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The 1860 OS map does record the site of Templehouse which had a small fortalice associated with it. Its site was at Darlington, the village which lay just beyond [[Stewarton]] on the Kingsford road before the East Burn. This area continued to be called Templehouses for many years after the stones were removed by local people for building purposes. Corsehill castle is shown in one old print of 1691 by Gross as Corsehill House and substantial remains existed until the railway was constructed and most of the ruins were used to build the embankment. The course of the burn was partly altered at this time. Armstrong's 1775 map clearly shows Corsehill as being on the east bank of the Corsehill Burn. The single tower that remains today (2006) of Ravenscraig / Corsehill was repaired to stabilise it and this gives it its unexpected appearance. The 1779 estate map of Lainshaw shows Corsehill as a relatively small property on the east bank of the Corsehill Burn, reached by a road branching off at Cocklebie, running across the top of what is now the Cunninghame-Watt Park and turning uphill to reach the house. An avenue of trees ran down to the town, however this was interrupted by some of the Cocklebie lands which were not planted up, although this may be a plan showing the remodelling of the estate still in progress. The ruined castle is shown as just the tower and is otherwise un-named. The area is called the Corsehill lands. The fine old sandstone bridge which carried the road up to Corsehil was demolished in the early 2000s. A local tradition was that the iron 'jougs' on it were for imprisoning witches, although it may be that these were linked to the Barony Court functions of the old Corsehill Barony (Brown 2006).
[[Image:Corsehilldam1.JPG|right|thumb|180px|The remains of the dam on the Corsehill Burn.]]
Ravenscraig and Corsehill Castles were separate entities, and a vague memory of Templehouse and its fortalice at Darlington on the lands of Corsehill farm, may have caused some extra confusion as in the King’s Kitchen tale of the ___location of the Baronial residence. An area opposite the site of Templehouses was known as 'The Castle' and this may reflect the existence of the castle or fortalice here (Hewitt 2006). An old road also crossed the river here and ran up to Robertland Castle and Nether Robertland (Lainshaw 1779). Many references can be found to Corsehill in old records, none for 'Ravenscraig', but several for 'Reuincraig', although as stated, this is very unlikely to be anything more than a description of a ruin that was also probably called 'Corsehill', 'ruined Corsehill', then 'reuinedcraig' and finally 'ravenscraig'.
===B===
Archibald Adamson in his 'Rambles Round Kilmarnock' of 1875 only records three castles, these being Robertland, Auchenharvie and Corsehill. He makes no mention of the name Ravenscraig, calling the site he visited Corsehill. Aitken only marks Crosshill Castle in 1829 on the west side of the Corsehill Burn. The first OS maps show only the existing castle site.
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[[Image:Beck Les Paul.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Jeff Beck with his Gibson Les Paul]]
*'''[[Martin Barre]]''' ([[Jethro Tull (band)|Jethro Tull]]) has used numerous Gibson models over the course of his career including: a sunburst ES-330, a 1958 Les Paul Special and a 1959 Les Paul Standard.<ref>[http://www.martinbarre.com/gear.htm Equipment history from martinbarre.com]</ref>
*'''[[Jeff Beck]]''' - used a Les Paul Standard while a member of [[The Yardbirds]]. A different Les Paul Standard, purchased from Rick Neilson,{{Fact|date=February 2007}} was used while with the [[Jeff Beck Group]]. And an "Oxblood" coloured 1954 Les Paul Standard, with PAF pickups, from 1972-1976.
*'''[[Chuck Berry]]''' - used an ES-350T early in his career later switching to ES-345s and ES-355s.<ref>{{cite book |last=Chapman |first=Richard |title=Guitar, Music, History, Players |publisher=DK publishing |id=ISBN 0-7894-9700-X |pages=pg. 177, 178}}</ref>
*'''[[Dickey Betts]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]]) - uses a variety of Gibson models including a 1961 SG and a 1957 Les Paul.
*'''[[Ritchie Blackmore]]''' - played an ES-335 but switched to a [[Fender Stratocaster]] after seeing [[Jimi Hendrix]] playing one in concert. Solo on [[Child in Time]] played with ES-335.{{Fact|date=May 2007}}
*'''[[Marc Bolan]]''' ([[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]]) - used Les Paul Customs and Flying Vs and a Hummingbird. His main Les Paul model was refinished in a translucent amber finish to resemble the Gibson guitars played by his idol Duane Eddy.
*'''[[Mick Box]]''' ([[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]]) - uses a Les Paul Custom. Also used a 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut, a Flying V and a 1968 SG with a Maestro tailpiece.
*'''[[Michelle Branch]]''' - uses a Hummingbird.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1163535/bio Michelle Branch's biography. Includes what guitars are used in Trade mark section.</ref>
*'''[[Creed Bratton]]''' ([[The Grass Roots]]) - has used various Gibsons including recordings with a Black Beauty on early Grass Roots albums.
*'''[[Clarence Gatemouth Brown|Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown]]''' - has used various Gibsons including: ES-335s and L-5s. His main guitar was a late-60s non-reverse Firebird.
*'''[[Jack Bruce]]''' ([[Cream (band)|Cream]]) - used several EB-3 basses during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Used a 1950s-vintage EB bass during the 2005 Cream reunion concerts.
*'''[[Buckethead]]''' - uses 2 white customized Les Pauls and an SG.<ref>[http://www.bingeandgrab.com/bucketgear.html Buckethead's gear]</ref>
===C===
To sum up, the map in Pont's 'Cuninghame' of 1604-8 shows two buildings, "Reuincraige" and "Corshill", at approximately NS 417 467 and NS 422 465 respectively, and Dobie (1876) comments that the two have often been confused, but that "Reuincraig" stood on the W of the Corsehill Burn and "Corsehill Mansion" on its E. "Reuincraig", he says, was so modernised about 1840 that it was difficult to realise that it had been ruined in 1608, while the ruins of "Corsehill" were removed about the beginning of the 19th century and only foundations could be traced when he wrote. He also thought that "Reuincraig" (i.e. Ruin Craig) was not an original name. If Dobie is correct, the ruins published as "Corsehill Castle" on the OS 6", must be those of "Reuincraig", both because they are standing remains, and because they are on the W bank of the burn. Macgibbon and Ross, describing "Corsehill Castle" at the end of the 19th century as a very ruinous mansion, evidently of late date and apparently of the L-plan, and ascribe it to the period 1542-1700, must be referring to "Reuincraig". Grose, in 1791, published an illustration of "Corshill House", but does not give it a close siting. As, however, he mentions that "at a small distance from this ruin are some small remains of a more ancient building belonging to the same family", he is also probably referring to "Reuincraig", the "small remains" being those of "Corsehill". (Grose 1791); (MacGibbon) and (Ross 1889).
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*'''[[Larry Carlton]]''' - uses a sunburst 1968 ES-335 along with occasional use of a 1956 Les Paul Special and a 1963 L5.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.larrycarlton.net/brandnew/equipment.shtml | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-12-02 | title=Larry Carlton equipment details from www.larrycarlton.net}}</ref> A Larry Carlton Signature Model has been produced by Gibson for the man they call ''"Mr ES-335"''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/larrycarlton/LarryCarlton.html | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-11-21 | title=Larry Carlton Signature Model | work=Gibson Guitar Corporation}}</ref>
*'''[[Eric Clapton]]''' - used a Les Paul while with [[John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 123}}</ref> While with [[Cream (band)|Cream]], Clapton used a 1965 SG<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pgs. 134-135}}</ref> painted by [[The Netherlands|Dutch]] artists collectively known as [[The Fool (design collective)|The Fool]]. Also, while with Cream, Clapton used a cherry 1964 ES-355,<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 139}}</ref> a Les Paul Black Beauty and a Firebird I. A 1958 Explorer<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 129}}</ref> was used during recording for his [[461 Ocean Boulevard]] and ''EC Was Here'' albums. Clapton still makes occasional use of an ES-335 model during live performances.
*'''[[Steve Clark]]''' ([[Def Leppard]]) - used a Les Paul and a Firebird.
*'''[[Dennis Coffey]]''' ([[Motown]] Session guitarist) the veteran session guitarist owns several vintage Gibson models including an ES-335, an ES-345 and a Byrdland. Coffey, who appeared on virtually every Motown recording in the 1960s and 1970s, played a Firebird model which he purchased used in 1964. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.denniscoffeysite.com/guitars.html | date=2007 | accessdate=2007-05-02 | title=Dennis Coffey's Gibson collection}}</ref>
*'''[[Allen Collins]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - used a Firebird, and later switched to the Explorer. Starting in late 1977, he would also use a Gibson Les Paul occasionally.
*'''[[Sheryl Crow]]''' - uses a Country Western model, Hummingbird, L-00 Blues King, J-200 Western Classic, 96 Advanced Jumbo, 96 Southern Jumbo, J45, ES-120, ES-125, ES-335 and various Les Pauls.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/print_acoustic.aspx?aliaspath=/Products/Gibson Acoustic Guitars/Gibson Acoustic Guitars/Signature Artist Series/Sheryl Crow Signature Gibson.com]</ref>
*'''[[Rivers Cuomo]]''' ([[Weezer]]) - used a Les Paul Special for the majority of guitar work on early Weezer albums, and uses a Les Paul, an SG, a [http://www.weezer.com/info/equipment/pics/Rivers-12-01-newGibsons.jpg Flying V and an Explorer] onstage in late 2001 and throughout parts of 2002.
===D===
A tunnel is said to run from near Ravenscraig Castle down to the Annick Water just up stream of Lainshaw Castle. The tunnel was crawled through by the grandfather of a local man (Hewitt 2006). This tunnel may be related to the drainage of the nearby, flooded quarry, the Water Plantation area and other Lainshaw estate lands.
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[[Image:K.K._Downing.jpg|thumb|right|200px|K.K. Downing playing a Gibson Flying V]]
*'''[[Dave Davies]]''' ([[The Kinks]]) - has used numerous Gibson models over the years including: a 1958 Flying V (prototype model), a 1960 Goldtop Les Paul and a 1978 Artisan.<ref>[http://www.davedavies.com/guitars/guitars2.htm Davies' guitar history from his official website]</ref>
*'''[[Tom DeLonge]]''' ([[Angels and Airwaves]], [[Blink 182]]) - has a Signature model ES-335.
*'''[[Buck Dharma]]''' ([[Blue Öyster Cult]]) - uses a 1974 Les Paul Deluxe and a 1969 SG.
*'''[[K.K. Downing]]''' ([[Judas Priest]]) - used a Flying V and an SG.
*'''[[Bob Dylan]]''' - uses a variety of Gibson models including: a J-50, a J-200, a J-180 and a J-45.
===King's KitchenE===
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An old thatched cottage at the top end of Stewarton, on the road to Glasgow, had the name of "King's Kitchen Head", more recently called Braehead. It was nearly adjacent to the old baronial residence of Corsehill and was part of that barony. Further along the road is Kingsford and further along still is King's Well and the King's Stable. The story is told of a King who whilst on his progress of administering justice was given hospitality, for some long forgotten reason, at this cottage. The wife of the house begged the King for the life of her husband who was one of those to be tried by the King. The others were hung, but the King dismissed the husband with the admonition "''to be a better bairn."''(Dobie 1876).
*'''[[Duane Eddy]]''' - "The King of Twang Guitar" has used many different Gibson models throughout his career. Gibson produces a ''Duane Eddy Signature Model''.<ref>[http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/eddy/DuaneEddy.html Details on Duane Eddy's Signature Gibson model]</ref>
*'''[[Elliot Easton]]''' ([[The Cars]]) - used several Gibson SG models and a Les Paul Custom in the "Since You're Gone" video. Gibson currently produces an Elliot Easton signature model SG as part of their "Inspired By" series manufactured by the custom shop
*'''[[The Edge]]''' ([[U2]]) - uses several Gibson models including an Explorer,<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 94}}</ref> a Les Paul<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 94}}</ref> and an SG.
*'''[[John Entwistle]]''' ([[The Who]]) - used several Thunderbird IV basses during the early 1970s and later used custom-made Thunderbird models with [[Fender Precision Bass]] necks. Entwistle also used an EB-2 bass during the early days of The Who.
*'''[[Everly Brothers]]''' - J-200, Everly Brothers Model.
===F===
==Corsehill Castle and King Malcolm Canmore==
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This is a well known local story and one version given by Robert Cunninghame in 1740 in his manuscript, entitled ''the Right Honorable the Earl of Glencairn's family'', is that MacBeth murders his cousin, King Duncan I. The king's son, Malcolm Canmore (big head in Gaelic) tries to reach temporary safe refuge in his castle of Corsehill (also Crosshill).[[Image:CorsehillHouse.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A 1791 View of Corsehill House on the site of what is often called Ravenscraig Castle. Only the Tower of Masonry remains today]]
[[Image:Ace live.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ace Frehley]]
[[Image:CorsehillCastle.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Ravenscraig or Corsehill Castle showing the remains left after the railway demolished most of the ruins]] MacBeth's men were almost upon Malcolm when he sees a peasant, Friskin (or Friskine), turning hay in a barn (or pasture)nearby. Friskin hides Malcolm who then escapes to England with Friskin as a retainer. King Harthacanute of England and Norway gave them protection. When Harthacanute died his successor [[King Edward the Confessor]] gave Malcolm an army which permitted him to conquer Scotland and kill King MacBeth. The grateful King Malcolm III (1031 to 1093) gave Friskine the thanedom or Baillery of Cunninghame and the family took this name, together with the motto of 'Over fork over' which they retain to this day (Robertson 1908). It is also said that the Cunninghames were 'Masters of the king's horses' and that they took their motto from this position in the 'punning way' which is typical of the armorial bearings and mottos of many an aristocratic family.
*'''[[Don Felder]]''' ([[Eagles]]) - uses a Les Paul and an EDS-1275.
*'''[[Robin Finck]]''' ([[Nine Inch Nails]]/[[Guns N' Roses]]) - uses a variety of Les Paul models.
*'''[[John Fogerty]]''' ([[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] and a solo artist) - uses a variety of Les Paul models.
*'''[[Peter Frampton]]''' ([[Humble Pie]] and a solo artist) - uses a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom. Gibson has produced 2 completely different Signature models for him.
*'''[[Lars Frederiksen]]''' ([[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards]]) - uses cherry sunburst SG Specials and a polaris white 1965 SG Special.
*'''[[Ace Frehley]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom as well as an Ace Frehley Signature Model<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/LesPaul/AceFrehley.html Frehley's signature Les Paul at Gibson.com]</ref> and an EDS-1275.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 6}}</ref> He also used a Les Paul Standard.
*'''[[John Frusciante]]''' ([[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]) - uses an SG for some songs, and has recently been seen live with a vintage black Les Paul Custom.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.redhotchilipeppersguide.com/john.php | title = John's guitars | accessdate = 2007-01-13| work = Red Hot Chili Peppers Guide}}</ref>
===G===
In another version of the story, it is stated by Frederick van Bassen (Douglas 1764) who was a Norwegian historian, that the saviour of Malcolm was actually a Malcolm, son of Friskin, however in other respects the story is the same. This story does not fit with the historical record, however it is of ancient origin and a grain of truth must in some way relate it to real events.
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*'''[[Steve Gaines]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - used a Les Paul.
*'''[[Noel Gallagher]]''' ([[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]) - uses a variety of Les Paul models, a cherry ES-355, a Firebird and a J-200.
*'''[[Jerry Garcia]]''' ([[Grateful Dead]]) - used a Les Paul Custom and an SG early in his career.
*'''[[Hank Garland]]''' (Nashville guitarist who worked with [[Elvis Presley]] among others) - used a "Byrdland" guitar
[[Image:Scottgorham.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Scott Gorham with his Les Paul]]
*'''[[Billy Gibbons]]''' ([[ZZ Top]]) - has used several different Gibson models over the course of his career including Goldtop Les Pauls, Flying Vs, Explorers, ES-5 Switchmasters and Les Paul Juniors. His main guitar is a 1959 Les Paul Standard nicknamed ''"Pearly Gates"''. ''"Pearly has such an unmistakable character that we felt it was necessary to find another instrument with a similar sound to use as a spare guitar. We accumulated dozens of guitars, but nothing quite matched her. But instead of tossing these other acquisitions away, they kept accumulating. It's an ongoing saga that never ends."''<ref> [http://www.guitarworld.com/allaccess/interviews/billy-gibbons-guitarodyssey.htm Gibbons describes his history of collecting guitars]</ref><ref>[http://www.guitarplayer.com/story.asp?storycode=15514 Billy Gibbons article from Guitar Player Magazine]</ref>
*'''[[David Gilmour]]''' ([[Pink Floyd]]) - known for playing [[Fender Stratocaster]], but used a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop with a Bigsby tailpiece on his solo albums and some later Pink Floyd work, including [[The Wall]] tour of 1980-81.
*'''[[Scott Gorham]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]) - used a Les Paul Standard and a Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers.
*'''[[Barry Goudreau]]''' ([[Boston (band)|Boston]]) - uses an SG
*'''[[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]]''' - most notable for his 1959 Les Paul that had the pick-ups accidentally wired out of phase. The guitar used to be owned by [[Gary Moore]], but it was sold to a private owner in 2006.
*'''[[Dave Grohl]]''' ([[Foo Fighters]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]) - uses many different Gibson models including: Explorers, SGs, ES-335s, Firebirds, and a 1970s Trini Lopez Standard.
===H===
== Murder at the Annick Ford ==
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The Baillieship of Cunninghame had long been in the hands of the Cunninghames, Earls of Glencairn, however at around the date of 1448 the crown conferred the Bailieship on the head of the House of Montgomerie (de Mon'Gubri), Earls of Eglinton. This act inevitably caused resentment and resulted in a bloody fued that ran on for centuries. At one point Kerelaw Castle was burned and the Earl of Glencairn retaliated by burning Eglinton Castle although the Earl of Eglinton had escaped to Ardrossan Castle, a formidable fortress until comparatively recent times when [[Oliver Cromwell]] had much of its stonework removed and shipped to Ayr to build his new fort. Edward Cuninghame of Auchenharvie was slain in 1526 and Archibald Cuninghame of Waterstoun in 1528 (Robertson 1891).
[[Image:EglintonrdWarren Haynes (2006).jpg|left|thumb|right|180px|TheWarren 1764Haynes coatplaying ofhis armsLes of the Montgomerys, Earls of Eglinton.Paul]]
*'''[[Steve Hackett]]''' ([[Genesis (band)|Genesis]],[[GTR]]) - uses numerous Les Paul models. His main guitar for many years was a 1957 Goldtop. He had other Les Paul models fitted with a Fernandes Sustainer.
In April 1586, Hugh, 4th. Earl of Eglinton was travelling to [[Stirling]] to join the court having been commanded to attend by the King, accompanied only by a few domestic servants. He stopped at Lainshaw Castle to dine with his close relative, a Montgomerie who was Lord of Lainshaw and who's Lady was a Margaret Cunninghame of Aiket Castle, with sisters married to John Cunninghame of Corsehill and David Cunninghame of Robertland (Dobie 1876). It seems that a plot to kill the Earl as an act of revenge had been organised and the Lady, or some say a servant girl who was also a Cunninghame (Robertson 1889), climbed to the battlements after the meal to hang out a white table napkin and thereby spring the plot. Thirty Cunninghames attacked the Earl at the ford and cut his servants to pieces with swords and other weapons, the Earl himself being finally dispatched with a single shot from the pistol of John Cuninghame of [[Clonbeith Castle]]. His horse carried his dead body along the side of the river, still known as the 'Weeping', 'Mourning' or 'Widows' path. Kerr, with local knowledge, states that the site of the crime was recently (1936) built over by a factory, so the site of the ford in question may not have been at the entrance to the Lainshaw Estate at David Dale Avenue, but at the Kirk Ford instead. The murdered Earl was eventually taken to Lainshaw Castle, but in the meantime a wave of bloody revenge swept over Cunninghame and elsewhere. Cunninghame friends, relatives and adherents were killed without restraint.
*'''[[Kirk Hammett]]''' ([[Metallica]]) uses a Flying V and a variety of Les Paul models.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 7}}</ref>
[[Image:Clonbeith.jpg|left|250px|thumb| The front entrance of Clonbeith Castle with the date 1617 carved above.]]
*'''[[Emmylou Harris]]''' - uses a Dove, a variety of J-200's and a J-200 Western Classic.
The Earl of Glencairn showed his lack of involvement by taking no action against the Montgomeries and by leaving his kinsmen to the full weight of the law. Aiket was killed near his home; Robertland and Corsehill escaped to Denmark. Clonbeith was traced to a house in Hamilton and hacked to pieces by John Pollock of that Ilk. Clonbeith had hid within a chimney (Paterson 1866). Both Robertland and Corsehill were pardoned on the insistence of Queen Anne of Denmark upon her marriage to King James VI of Scotland, despite his earlier vow to bring them to justice. Robertland was employed as one of her Majesty's master stablers. The properties of the guilty parties had been confiscated and given to the Montgomeries, however the estates were eventually returned in ruinous condition.
*'''[[George Harrison]]''' - used a Les Paul Standard, SG Standard, ES-345-TD, J-160E and a J-200.
*'''[[Warren Haynes]]''' (''[[Gov't Mule]]'') - uses a Les Paul Custom, Les Paul Standard, an ES-335 and a non-reverse Firebird.
*'''[[Justin Hayward]]''' (''[[The Moody Blues]]'') - has used an ES-335 for his entire career.
*'''[[Jimi Hendrix]]''' ([[The Jimi Hendrix Experience]]) - while generally regarded as an iconic [[Stratocaster]] player, Jimi used several Gibson models including an SG Custom, Flying V, Les Paul Special and a Les Paul Custom. Gibson also gave him two guitars in 1970, a custom Flying V and an ES-345. Both of these guitars were left handed models. Gibson has released a Flying V model replicating his 1967 Flying V including the psychedelic floral design which Hendrix himself had hand painted on the original.
*'''[[James Hetfield]]''' ([[Metallica]]) - used a white Explorer and also a Les Paul Custom.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 7}}</ref>
*'''[[Joshua Homme]]''' (''[[Kyuss]]''), (''[[Queens of the Stone Age]]'') - used a cream coloured SG and a Les Paul on the [[Blues for the Red Sun]] tour.<ref>[http://www.scottreeder.com/gallery/01/palm_springs_party_in_92.jpg]</ref> Also used the SG on tour with the [[Screaming Trees]].<ref>[http://www.circleswithin.com/benpage/curt-e5.jpg]</ref>
*'''[[Steve Howe (guitarist)|Steve Howe]]''' ([[Yes (band)|Yes]], [[Asia (band)|Asia]], [[GTR (band)|GTR]]) - uses an ES-175.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 76}}</ref> and the EDS-1275.
===I===
Lady Margaret Montgomerie was said to have fled to Ireland, however it seems that she remained close by, living with an estate tenant, one Robert Barr and family at Pearce Bank farm, now High Peacockbank. She was eventually permitted to return to her husband and home, however she never again left the grounds of Lainshaw Castle and she avoided any contact with the Montgomerie family for the remainder of her days.
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*'''[[Tony Iommi]]''' ([[Black Sabbath]])- has used an SG throughout most of his career but also owns other Gibson models. Currently his collection includes: a rare ''"Barney Kessel"'' left-handed model,<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_barney_kessel.htm technical details for Iommi's Barney Kessel model]</ref> a red SG nicknamed ''"monkey"'',<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_red_sg_aka_monkey.htm technical details for Iommi's "monkey" SG]</ref> a red Gibson Custom Shop SG,<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_red_custom_shop_sg.htm technical details for Iommi's red Custom Shop SG]</ref> a black Gibson Custom Shop SG<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_black_custom_shop_sg.htm technical details for Iommi's black Custom Shop SG]</ref> and a black SG Standard<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_black_sg_standard.htm technical details for Iommi's black SG standard.</ref> Gibson has produced a Tony Iommi Signature SG.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/sg/iommisg.html technical details for Iommi's Signature Model SG]</ref>
===J===
William Robertson relates a very different tale, stating that Cunninghame of Robertland spent two years developing a friendship with Hugh and despite warnings from the third Earl it eventually Hugh held Robertland in high esteem and close friendship, giving the opportunity for him to be caught off guard and cut down when attacked by sixty Cunninghame horseman. His servants had all left him to his fate. The site of this action is not recorded. Blair gives this version as well, stating that Cunninghame of Robertland was 'a very dear friend' and loved Earl Hugh 'as his own bedfellow'.
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*'''[[Eric Johnson]]''' - used an ES-335 for the recorded version of [[Cliffs of Dover (song)|"Cliffs of Dover"]]. Also uses the ES-335 during live performances.
*'''[[Robert Johnson (musician)|Robert Johnson]]''' used an L-1 acoustic.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 58}}</ref> A Robert Johnson Signature Model is also available.
*'''[[Adam Jones]]''' ([[Tool (band)|Tool]]) - uses a Les Paul Custom with a ''"Silverburst"'' finish.
*'''[[Brian Jones (musician)|Brian Jones]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]]) - used an ES-330, a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop and various Firebirds both reverse and non-reverse.
*'''[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]]''' ([[The Clash]], [[Big Audio Dynamite]], [[Carbon/Silicon]])) - used Les Paul, now mostly uses Les Paul Junior Double Cut
*'''[[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]]''' ([[Sex Pistols]]) - uses a Les Paul.
===K===
Robertson (1820) gives yet another, so called 'traditional' version, in which Cunninghame of Clonbeith is stated as being at best an accessary, although he is still caught and killed in Hamilton. Here the Earl is on his way to a visit to Robertland Castle, but stops first for a meal at Lainshaw. The Laird of Robertland tries to dissuade him from continuing his journey, but to no avail and on his way back from Robertland he is met and murdered by Cunninghame of Aiket at a place called the Windy-path in Stewarton. He was shot and although dying he was able to stay in the saddle until he reached the Annick Ford where he fell from his horse and expired immediately. The Windy-path has been called the Mourning-path since that day. The date of this event is given as 12-05-1589, a date that does not fit with the 1586 date of the first version given.
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*'''[[Albert King]]''' - a left-handed "upside-down/backwards" guitarist: he was left-handed but usually played a Flying V flipped over upside-down so the low E string was on the bottom.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 34}}</ref>
[[Image:Pkossoff.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Paul Kossoff of Free with his Les Paul]]
*'''[[B. B. King]]''' - has used many different Gibson models including: an ES-5 and an ES-175 early in his career. Later he would use several thinline semi-acoustic models such as: an ES-330, ES-335, ES-345. King's Signature ES-355, nicknamed Lucille, has been his main guitar for many years.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 35}}</ref>
*'''[[Freddie King]]'''* - used a Goldtop Les Paul with P-90 pickups. Also used an ES-355 in some live performances.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 36}}</ref>
*'''[[Mark Knopfler]]''' ([[Dire Straits]] and solo) - uses original 1958 and 1959 Les Paul models. He also uses ES-335 and Super 400s.
*'''[[Erkin Koray]]''' - uses a 1961 Les Paul Custom.
*'''[[Paul Kossoff]]''' ([[Free (band)|Free]]) - "Kossoff was a passionate Les Paul player able to say in a few notes what many would dozens attempting."<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 67}}</ref> Kossoff used several late-50s Les Paul models as well as an ES-335 for occasional studio use.
*'''[[Robby Krieger]]''' ([[The Doors]]) - uses an SG, an ES-335 and a Melody Maker.
*'''[[Lenny Kravitz]]''' - uses a Flying V, a Les Paul and a white SG Custom.
===L===
MacGachen (1844) gives a confused version in the rare collection of prose and verse named the 'Ayrshire Wreath'. The action takes place at the 'Bridge of Annock', erroneously located over the Carmel Burn! The Earl's manservant is named as Archie Mucledrouth and Cunningham of Aiket is stated as having fired the fatal shot and as having been hunted down and 'cut to pieces' in Hamilton. Many of the Earl's retainers are said to have been killed, the 'steam' running red with their blood, giving a fisherman, a maiden and some children a nasty shock. Otherwise the story is much the same as Robertson (1889) version.
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*'''[[Albert Lee]]''' - uses a Les Paul Custom, a J-200 and Everly Brothers Model.
*'''[[Alvin Lee]]''' ([[Ten Years After]]) - used a customized ES-335 nicknamed "Big Red". The Gibson Custom shop now produces a reissue of Lee's guitar.
*'''[[John Lennon]]''' - used a J-160E extensively while with the Beatles. Lennon also used a Les Paul Special and a modified Les Paul Junior.<ref>[http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/148/148,6300,FEATURE-1.asp What They Play - by Jeffery Pepper Rodgers]</ref><ref>[http://www.lennon.net/memorabilia/specialguitar.shtml detail on Lennon's Les Paul Special]</ref>
*'''[[Alex Lifeson]]''' ([[Rush (band)|Rush]]) - Has used many different Gibson models over the course of his career including: a sunburst ES-335, a black ES-345, a white ES-355, a white EDS-1275, a cherry SG, a sunburst Howard Roberts Fusion III, a variety of Les Paul models and a J-150 acoustic.<ref>[http://www.rusharchives.com/gear/alex.shtml Rush Gear and Gizmos: Alex Lifeson]</ref><ref>[http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2002/aug16a.html Lifeson Rush(es) Gibson USA]</ref>
*'''[[Steve Lukather]]''' - owns many guitar models; has an original 1959 Les Paul. Seen in many videos/interviews.<ref>[http://www.vintageguitar.com/artists/details.asp?ID=98]</ref>
===M===
== The Lands of Lainshaw ==
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As the original seat of the [[Stuarts]] or Stewarts it was considered of much value and was bestowed by the Scottish Kings only as a special mark of favour. Mary Queen of Scots changed the spelling to 'Stuart' during here time in [[France]] to ensure that the french pronounced the name correctly. James, [[High Steward of Scotland]] inherited Stewarton in 1283. [[Robert III]] granted it to
*'''[[Daron Malakian]]''' ([[System of a Down]]) - Used to play a black Les Paul Standard, now uses a cherry red SG standard (can be seen in the video for [[B.Y.O.B.]]), a cherry red vintage SG (played live on numerous occasions), and a cream white vintage SG (which can be seen in the video for [[Hypnotize]]).
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*'''[[Phil Manzanera]]''' ([[Roxy Music]]) used a Firebird VII.
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*'''[[Bob Marley]]''' ([[Bob Marley and The Wailers]]) - used a Les Paul Custom. The guitar is buried with him in his mausoleum.
|'''Etymology'''
*'''[[Johnny Marr]]''' ([[The Smiths]]/solo) - uses a large variety of Gibson guitars including the famous cherry red ES-335, various Les Pauls, and, recently, the SG standard.
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*'''[[Jeff Martin (Canadian musician)|Jeff Martin]]''' ([[The Tea Party]]/solo) - uses a 1964 J-50, a Les Paul Classic 1960 reissue, an EDS-1275 and an Explorer.
|The name ''Lainshaw'' was drived from the Scots words ''Lang and Shaw''. The meaning is a long strip of woodland rather than a large wood or forest.
*'''[[Pat Martino]]''' - uses a Signature Model.<ref>[http://www.patmartino.com/guitars.htm Pat Martino's website]</ref>
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*'''[[Dave Mason]]''' - used a Firebird throughout the 1970s.
Archibald, [[Earl of Douglas]] and then took it back to bestow as a dowry on Elizabeth, the Earl's daughter, when she married John Stewart, [[Earl of Buchan]]. The lands reverted to the crown many times. Queen Mary presented the lands to Mary Livingstone, one of the famous 'four Marys', upon her marriage to John Sempill, son of [[Lord Sempill]] in 1565. John Knox referred to them as "''John the Dancer and Marie the Lusty"'' (Dobie 1876). The Montgomeries obtained the lands shortly after.
[[image:Paul McCartney on stage in Prague.jpg|180px|right|thumb|[[Paul McCartney]] playing a 1960 left handed sunburst Les Paul]]
[[Image:Lainshawhouse1.JPG|left|thumb|190px|A view of the renovated Lainshaw House in 2007.]]
*'''[[Paul McCartney]]''' - owns a rare left-handed 1957 Les Paul Goldtop<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 118}}</ref> Like many players, McCartney has replaced the fragile original tuning machines with a more modern sturdy set.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 27}}</ref> and uses a left handed 1960 Les Paul Standard (1 of 3 known examples) as his main stage guitar.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 127}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 46-47}}</ref> McCartney also uses a C-5 in the studio.
One of the earliest references to Lainshaw, Langshaw or Langschaw is the grant of land to Alexander Home of Holme by King James in 1450. Castleton, Gallowberry, Whitelee, Crennachbrare, Robertland and Magbiehill (Magby Hill in 1775) were also included in the grant. Thomas Home inherited, but he died without issue and it passed to the Eglinton family, namely Neil or Nigel Montgomerie of Langshaw who was the second son of the first Earl of Eglinton. He was killed at Irvine in 1547 through the feud with the Mowats of Busbie and Lord Boyd. His son, John, married Margaret,daughter of Lord Boyd. John Montgomerie died without issue and his brother Neil became the third Laird.
*'''[[Mike McCready]]''' ([[Pearl Jam]]) - uses a Les Paul, an SG, an ES-335 and a Flying V.
*'''[[Jimmy McCulloch]]''' ([[Wings (band)|Wings]]) - used an SG,a Les Paul and EDS 1275.
*'''[[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]''' - has used many different models over the years, including:Les Pauls, an EDS-1275, ES-335s, Byrdlands, a sunburst dual-pickup Johnny Smith model, an ES-345 as well as Hummingbird acoustics.
*'''[[Ralph McTell]]''' - uses a J-45 acoustic.
*'''[[Pat Metheny]]''' - uses a humbucker-equipped ES-175, both live and on many of his mainstream jazz recordings. Has used a Les Paul on occasion, notably on ''[[Zero Tolerance for Silence]]''.
*'''[[Gary Moore]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Skid Row (blues-rock band)|Skid Row]]/solo) - uses a Les Paul Standard. Previously had a Les Paul Signature Model. Regularly uses a 1959 Les Paul Standard once owned by [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 124}}</ref> Also used a white Explorer in the 2003 DVD release "Gary Moore: Live at Monsters of Rock".
*'''[[Scotty Moore]]''' (Elvis Presley's original lead guitarist) - While with Presley, Moore initially played an ES-295, before switching to an L5 and subsequently a Super 400.
*'''[[Wes Montgomery]]''' - used an ES-175 early in his career as well as an L-5CESs.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 72}}</ref>Gibson currently produces a Wes Montgomery Signature Model L-5CES.
*'''[[Tom Morello]]''' ([[Rage Against the Machine]]/[[Audioslave]]) - Uses a number of new Les Paul standards. The latest album "Revelations" was recorded with a Les Paul emblazoned with the Budwieser logo, which Morello removed with lighter fluid and wire wool while on Audioslave's 2005 tour. Fitted with DiMarzio pickups, this has now become his main guitar. Also uses a EDS-1275 in live performances of the Ghost of Tom Joad while with Rage Against the Machine{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
===N===
When the 9th Laird, James,died in 1767 his eldest sister, Elizabeth inherited. She had married Alexander Montgomerie-Cuninghame of Kirktonholme, son of Sir David Cuninghame of Corsehill. Her second husband was J.Beaumont Esq.(Paterson).
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*'''[[Mike Ness]]''' ([[Social Distortion]]) - uses a 1975 Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe with [[P-90]] pickups<ref>{{cite web | url=http://harpmagazine.com/articles/detail.cfm?article_id=2580 | date=2005 | accessdate=2007-02-09 | first=Timothy | last=Davis | title=Mike Ness: Love Hurts | work=harpmagazine.com}}</ref>
*'''[[Jimmy Nolen]]''' ([[The J.B.'s]]) - used various Gibson models.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 113}}</ref>
*'''[[Ted Nugent]]''' - uses a Byrdland and a Les Paul. Gibson has developed a Signature Byrdland model.
===O===
The 10th Laird was their son, Sir Walter Montgomerie-Cuninghame, who lost a fortune as result of the American War of Independence. William Cunninghame of Bridgehouse and (afterwards Lainshaw), the 'Tobacco Lord', had made a fortune in America between 1748 and 1762. In 1779 he leased Lainshaw and proceeded to improve the Estate under an agreement whereby the Montgomeries could reclaim the estate only if they could reimburse William for the cost of his improvements.
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*'''[[Mike Oldfield]]''' - used a L-6S around 1978, various Les Paul models and a SG Junior, which featured on many of his albums in the seventies and eighties.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tubular.net/articles/78_xx.shtml | title = Tubular Net | accessdate = 2007-03-19 | date = [[1978]] | work = Guitar Player - Mike Oldfield: A Rare Interview With The English Guitarist, Studio Wizard, and Composer of "Tubular Bells"| quote = Well, I've got a Gibson L-6 electric and my old Telecaster. [...] I also play my Les Paul Jr. It's old--from the mid-50's - and it's my main instrument.}}</ref>
*'''[[Roy Orbison]]''' - used an ES-335. Also used a Les Paul (with a Bigsby tailpiece).
*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' ([[The Melvins]]/[[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]]/[[Venomous Concept]]) - used various Les Paul models throughout his career.<ref>[http://www.themelvins.net/gear.html The Melvins gear list]</ref>
*'''[[Ed O'Brien]]''' ([[Radiohead]]) - uses an ES-330 TD and an ES-335. Also uses a Les Paul.<ref>[http://www.sigur-ros.it/franz/RHG/Ed/edguitars.html Ed O'Brien gear list]</ref>
===P===
They were never able to do so. William's son, William Cunninghame the Younger inherited the estate in 1799 but did not take up residence until 1804. During his time the house was remodelled extensively. He was a religious eccentric, which led to various court actions and his publishing a wide range of eccentric books, including one against swearing. He never married, having heard his childhood sweetheart utter unacceptably bad language (Milligan & Barclay). On his death in 1849, the estate passed to his younger half brother, John,(Paterson) who in turn was succeeded in 1864 by his son William, a Captain in the 79th Highlanders (Jamieson) and married to Louisa Ormond. He had four sons and two daughters. He held the Crimea Medal, with clasps for Alma, Balaclava and Sebastopool, together with a Turkish Medal.
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[[Image:Carriagewaybridge.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of the abutment of the old carriageway bridge over the Annick Water near the walled gardens.]]
[[Image:Lespaul.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Les Paul playing a custom Les Paul]]
The estate map of 1779 shows a band of woodland running around the estate curtilage. This strip had a carriage-way running through its middle and this links with the [[ha-ha]] at the [[chalybeate]] spring field. Wide wooden bridges with stone abutments close to the Annick Bridge in Stewarton and close to the walled gardens allowed a complete circuit of the estate curtilage to be made. Only the abutments of these bridges remain. Near the main entrance is marked a building or buildings called 'Castle-salt', the reason for the name is not known. It could be that the name 'salt' is a corruption of another word, such as 'soiled' or 'soil', as in the 'night soil', i.e, the midden where the night soil was placed before being taken away for use as fertilizer. In the Laigh Kirk graveyard there is a memorial to Robert Cunningham, erected by James Cunningham of Castle-Salt in 1827. The land around Lainshaw Primary school was known as 'Picken's Park' and its trees were felled circa 1950, the trees being taken to Bickethall Farm for sawing, etc. Picken was a common local name at the time. Robertson records in 1820 that fields had been drained at considerable expense by filling ditches with stones.
*'''[[Jimmy Page]]''' ([[Led Zeppelin]]/solo) - uses a 1958 Les Paul Standard (''"Number 1"''), a 1959 Les Paul Standard (''"Number 2"'', a gift from [[Joe Walsh]]),<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 121}}</ref> a 1973 Les Paul Standard, an EDS-1275, a 1977 RD Artist, an ES5 Switchmaster, a Goldtop Premium Les Paul and a 1991 Custom Shop Les Paul (built to be an exact replica of ''"Number 1"'' and re-nicknamed ''"Number 3"''). Page also owned a modified 1960 Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" with a Bigsby Tailpiece and a 3-pickup configuration, a gift from [[Keith Richards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/ledzeppelinorg1/images/gear/GibsonLPBlackBeauty3.jpg | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's Black Beauty | work=Jimmy Page pictured with his "Black Beauty" Les Paul}}</ref> This guitar was stolen in 1970 and never recovered.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/ledzeppelinorg1/images/gear/BB_missing_guitar_ad.jpg | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Stolen guitar ad | work=Picture showing ad in Rolling Stone magazine reporting Page's stolen guitar}}</ref> For acoustics Page used a Hummingbird, a J-200 and an A-2 mandolin. Gibson has released a Jimmy Page Signature Model Les Paul Les Paul replicating the features of ''"Number 2"''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-early-days | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's early Gibson use | work=Details of Page's early guitar use}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-led-zeppelin | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's 1970s gear | work=Details of Page's guitars during his Led Zeppelin years}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-1980-present | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page:1980 - Present | work=Details of Page's guitars from 1980 to present}}</ref>
*'''[[Joe Pass]]''' - used a sunburst ES-175; Epiphone currently produces a Joe Pass signature Emperor model.
*'''[[Les Paul|Les Paul (Lester William Polfus)]] - helped design the guitar named after him, uses a custom model.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 59}}</ref>
*'''[[Joe Perry (musician)|Joe Perry]]''' ([[Aerosmith]]) - has used many Gibson models over the years, including ES-335's, Les Pauls, Flying Vs, and Firebirds; has signature Gibson<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/LesPaul/JoePerry.html Perry's signature Les Paul at Gibson.com]</ref>and Epiphone Les Paul models nicknamed ''Boneyard''.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Gifting2005/Joe%20Perry 'Boneyard' at Gibson.com]</ref>
*'''[[Al Pitrelli]]''' ([[Megadeth]], [[Savatage]]) uses Les Paul and Explorer models, with [[Seymour Duncan]] JB Jr. pickups.
*'''[[Andy Powell]]''' ([[Wishbone Ash]]) - used a Flying V for his entire career. Powell also occasionally used an SG while touring.
*'''[[John Prine]]''' uses a J-200.
===Q===
In 1779 the estate farms included Gilmill, Kirkmuir, Righead, Parkside, Irvinehill, the Kilbryde Farms, Gouknest, Magbie-hill, Gaimes-hill, Bankend of Bollingshaw, Sandyland of Bollingshaw, Canaan and Clerkland. The rental income from the estate was £1628 per year, a considerable sum (Lainshaw 1779). James Kerr was the 'Baron Officer' at Lainshaw until his death on the 4th July 1880. His wife was Barbara Barclay and they were buried at the Laigh Kirk.
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===R===
James Boswell of Auchinleck House, the famous biographer and friend of Dr. Samuel Johnson was married to his cousin Margaret Montgomerie in Lainshaw Castle.
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[[Image:Mick Ralphs.png|thumb|right|160px|Mick Ralphs playing his Les Paul]]
*'''[[Mick Ralphs]]'''([[Bad Company]]/[[Mott the Hoople]]) - used a Les Paul Junior, a Firebird and a Les Paul during his Mott the Hoople tenure. Used a Les Paul Standard and a Flying V during his years with Bad Company. Currently uses Les Paul Custom Shop '58 & '59 Re-issue models.
*'''[[Randy Rhoads]]''' ([[Quiet Riot]]/[[Ozzy Osbourne]]) - used a Les Paul Custom.
*'''[[Keith Richards]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]]) - used Les Pauls, Flying Vs and Firebirds in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Currently uses ES-355s, Les Paul Juniors and a Les Paul Standard. Also uses Hummingbird and J-200.
*'''[[Howard Roberts]]''' - used several Gibson models over the course of his career including: an ES-175, an L-10<ref>[http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts/guitars/guitars.html details of Howard Roberts personal guitar equipment]</ref> and a heavily modified ES-150 simply known as "The Black Guitar".<ref>[http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts/guitars/black.html detailed specifications and notes on Howard Roberts' "Black Guitar"]</ref> Gibson produces a signature model ''Howard Roberts Fusion III'' which is a variation of an ES-165.
*'''[[Brian Robertson]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Motorhead]]) - has used a Les Paul throughout his entire career.
*'''[[Rich Robinson]]''' ([[The Black Crowes]]) - uses several different Gibson electric models including: a 1968 Les Paul Goldtop, a 1964 ES-335, a Customshop Flametop Les Paul and a Dove.<ref>[http://www.richrobinson.net/gear.php Rich Robinson Equipment list]</ref>
*'''[[Mick Ronson]]''' ([[David Bowie]]) - used a Les Paul Custom, with the finish stripped, for his guitar work on [[Ziggy Stardust]] and [[Aladdin Sane]], among others.
*'''[[Gary Rossington]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - uses Les Pauls and SGs. Previously had a Signature Model Les Paul and SG released by Gibson.
===S===
James Forrest of Mid [[Lambroughton]] recorded the rare Bird's Nest Orchis and the Lesser Wintergreen plants as growing in the estate woodlands in the 1930s.
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[[Image:SaulHudson.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Slash playing a black Les Paul live in concert, 2005]]
*'''[[Carlos Santana]]''' used an SG onstage at Woodstock. He also played and advertised a L-6S in the 1970s.<ref>Bacon, T. "The Ultimate Guitar Book" p. 89 Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1991 ISBN 0-86318-640-8</ref> Santana has also used sunburst Les Paul Custom.
*'''[[Michael Schenker]]''' ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]/[[UFO (band)|UFO]]/[[Michael Schenker Group]])- used four different 1970s Flying V models. Number 1 was a modified 1975. Numbers 2 and 3 were 1979 block inlay Flying Vs. And Number 4 was a mid 1970s white Flying V, formerly owned by Leon Lawson. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 had Schenker's trademark "half black/half white" paint scheme.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
*'''[[Rudolph Schenker]]''' ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]])- uses various Flying V models dating from 1958-2001. He uses 3 1958 original Flying Vs, 3 1967-1969 Flying Vs, 2 1971 Medallions (one was repainted black & white), 1 1975 natural finish Flying V, 3 1983 replicas of the 1958 originals, 4 1980 models and 2 1984 Rudolf Schenker Signature Models. Schenker has over 70 vintage and collectible Flying Vs along with several Custom Shop limited editions including a doubleneck Flying V model.[http://www.flyingvintage.com/gcmag/RudolfSchenker.html]
*'''[[Tom Scholz]]''' ([[Boston (band)|Boston]]}- uses a 1968 Les Paul Goldtop with a DiMarzio SuperDistorion pickup in the bridge
*'''[[Neal Schon]]''' ([[Journey (band)|Journey]]) - uses a heavily modified Les Paul, including a Floyd Rose locking tremolo, custom electronics and sustainer unit.
*'''[[Gene Simmons]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a G3.
*'''[[Nikki Sixx]]''' ([[Mötley Crüe]]) Has used a number of [[Gibson Thunderbird|Thunderbird]] basses throughout his career. Between 2000 and 2003 Gibson manufactured a Sixx signature bass, the 'Blackbird'.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/bass/nikkisixxbass.html 'Blackbird' details from Gibson.com]</ref>
*'''[[Slash (musician)|Slash]]''' ([[Guns N' Roses]]/[[Slash's Snakepit]]/[[Velvet Revolver]]/[[Slash's Blues Ball]]) - uses many different Les Paul models. Has also used an EDS-1275.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 10}}</ref>
*'''[[Adrian Smith]]''' ([[Iron Maiden]]) - used a Les Paul, an SG and an Explorer.
*'''[[Elliott Smith]]''' played 2 Gibson es-330’s, one pre-1969 red ES-330 and a ‘69 or later sunburst ES-330 as well as an old Gibson 60’s j-45.
*'''[[Johnny Smith]]''' was a Gibson endorsee from 1961 to 1989, during which time Gibson sold the Johnny Smith model.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 73}}</ref> Smith switched to [[Heritage Guitars|Heritage]] in 1989. Gibson continues to produce the design as the LeGrande.
*'''[[Bill Spooner]]''' ([[The Tubes (band)|The Tubes]]) - used a Flying V and Explorer primarily, a Les Paul, SG and a 1957 Melody Maker.
*'''[[Paul Stanley]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a Flying V, an Explorer, a Firebird and an L6-S.
*'''[[Steve Stevens]]''' ([[Billy Idol]]) - Uses various Gibson Les Paul's.
*'''[[Stompin' Tom Connors]]''' - used an SJ200 (purchased from a furniture store for $80) from 1956 to 1972, and still owns to this day.<ref>{{cite book | first = Stompin' Tom | last = Connors | title = Stompin' Tom - Before the Fame | ___location = Toronto | publisher = Viking Penguin | year = 1995 | pages = 356-379 | id = ISBN 0-670-86487-0 }}</ref>
*'''[[Hubert Sumlin]]''' - used a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop for many years. Currently uses various Les Pauls and ES-335s.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 37}}</ref>
*'''[[John Sykes]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Whitesnake]]/[[Blue Murder]]) - uses a 1978 Les Paul Custom. Gibson has released a Custom Shop version of this guitar.
*'''[[Sylvain Sylvain]]''' ([[New York Dolls]]) - used a Les Paul Standard.
===T===
===The Barony of Peacockbank===
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[[Image:Arnot.jpg|right|thumb|100px|The coat of arms of the Arnot Stewarts of Lochridge.]]
[[Image:Mictaylor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones with his Les Paul]]
Dobie records that this Barony, called of old the 'Barony of Balgray' was given in Clare Constat by the Earl of [[Eglinton]] to Sir Neil Montgomerie in 1616. These lands included Fullwoods, Gabroch-Hills, Auchentibers, etc. Clare Constat was an instrument by which legal ownership of land is transferred. It is a deed executed by a subject-superior for the purpose of completing the title as his vassal's heir to the lands held by the deceased vassal. In 1820 John Deans is the proprietor of Peacock-bank, which had a rental value of £127 13s. 4d. and is given as being "''remarkably well cultivated''". James Dunlop gave the Barony of Peacockbank to his son Alexander upon his marriage in 1667.
*'''[[Mick Taylor]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]])- used various Les Paul and SG models. Also made occasional use of a Firebird. His first Les Paul was bought (from Selmer's, London in 1965) when he was playing with ''The Gods''.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} He acquired his second Les Paul in 1967 while playing with The Bluesbreakers. The guitar was sold to him by Keith Richards at Olympic Studios. This 1959 Les Paul with Bigsby tailpiece was stolen in the South of France in 1971 during the recording of Exile on Main Street.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} On the 1972/1973 Rolling Stones tours Taylor used a sunburst Les Paul without a Bigsby.{{Fact|date=March 2007}}
[[Image:Lochridgehouse.jpg|left|150px|thumb| Lochridge House in 2006.]]
*'''[[Rosetta Tharpe]]''' - used 1961 double cutaway Les Paul Custom
Peacockbank Farm has seen many changes, with the coming of the railway with the impressive viaduct and the main road which was built very close to it. The course of the old entrance drive to Lochridge House was changed by the railway company and the original drive ran down past the old Tollhouse, on the site of the 'roads department' sand & salt store, to join the Irvine to Stewarton road has gone completely, apart possibly from the position of the gate. The field above was called 'Kiln Field', but no remains of any kiln still exist. The field bisected by the railway at the viaduct was known as 'Bonfire Field' and may have been used for [[Beltane]] fires, etc. Fore Croft Park ran up to Peacockbank from near the old mill. The field above Peter's Brae was called Rye Hill Park.
*'''[[George Thorogood]]''' - uses an ES-125
*'''[[Johnny Thunders]]''' - used Les Paul Juniors.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 104, 105}}</ref>
*'''[[Pete Townshend]]''' ([[The Who]]/solo) - used an SG Special from 1967-1972 and various customized Les Paul models from 1973-1979. Also used an EDS-1275. Has consistently used SJ-200 acoustic guitars. Gibson produced a Townshend Signature Model SG based on the guitar he played on at [[Woodstock Festival|Woodstock]] in 1969. It was a limited edition and discontinued in 2003.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/sg/townshendsg.html Technical details for the Pete Townshend Signature model from Gibson.com]</ref> In 2006 the Gibson Custom Shop started production of 3 different Les Paul Signature Models<ref>[http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/list_solid.html Gibson's Signature Solidbody Home Page featuring the 3 Pete Townshend Les Paul Deluxe Models]</ref> based on the guitars he played in the late 1970s.
*'''[[Pat Travers]]''' ([[Pat Travers Band]]) - uses a Les Paul Junior. Also uses a Les Paul double cutaway. <ref>[http://www.pattravers.com/pt/pt_pix/pt_pix2004.htm]</ref>
*'''[[Derek Trucks]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]]/[[The Derek Trucks Band]]) - uses an SG.
*'''[[Nigel Tufnel]]''' ([[Spinal Tap (band)|Spinal Tap]]) - uses a Les Paul in the movie [[This is Spinal Tap]].
===U===
== The Lands of Lochridge ==
[[Image:Lochridgeentrance.JPG|right|thumb|190px|A view of the old entrance to the Lochridge driveway on the Stewarton to Cunninghamhead road.]]
Nether Lochridge or Lochrig belonged to the Arnots for nearly 400 years. Mathew Arnot Stewart, the last direct representative of the family, sold the estate to David Provan, a surgeon, in 1830 (Dobie 1876). Robertson (1820) shows an Upper Lochridge as well as Lochridge. This property seems to be at the site of what is now called Draffen House. Colonel Barns owned Upper Lochrig, part of Auchenharvie and Kirkland in 1820. A Hugh Wyllie who died on 22nd December 1823, aged 51, is recorded on his tombstone in the Laigh Kirk churchyard in Stewarton as having lived at Over Lochridge. Ward Head was farmed by Alexander Cameron and his spouse Janet Ingrwm in the early 18th. century. Alexander died on the 5th April 1761 and Janet passed away on the 20th May 1736, aged 50. They were both buried at the Laigh Kirk in Stewarton.
===V===
== The Lands of Robertland ==
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[[Image:Robertlandhouse.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of Robertland Mansionhouse. Circa 1930.]]
*'''[[Eddie Van Halen]]''' - used a Les Paul, a Flying V and an Explorer.{{Fact|date=April 2007}}
[[Image:Robertland.jpg|left|thumb|120px|The coat of arms of the Cunninghames of Robertland.]]
[[Robertland]] Castle was held by a cadet branch of the [[Cunninghame]]s and is now a ruin with little more than a few stones and a [[motte]] visible. It was a Barony and David Cunninghame of Bartonholme was the ancestor of this family. David Cunninghame of Robertland, married to Margaret Cunninghame, took part in the slaying of Hugh, Earl of Eglinton at the Annick ford (see Murder at the Annick Ford). In 1526 James V gave Robertland to Henry Kempt, a favourite, however the lands were in the ownership of Lord Semple by 1556. Sir David Cunninghame was created a Baronet of [[Nova Scotia]] in 1630 and his son was a Commissioner of Supply. Diana Cunninghame was an only daughter of another Sir David. She married Thomas Cochrane of Polkelly and much of the estate was sold at around this time. After many more generations Sir William Cunninghame of Auchinskeith acquired the property through marriage to Margaret Fairlie of Fairlie (Paterson 1866).
[[Image:Swinzieburn.jpg|left|thumb|150px|A view of the Swinzieburn on its course through the Estate. Circa 1930.]]
In 1770 the lands and Barony were sold, including the Superiority of Halket, Hazelbank and Water-Land. A pigeon house was a feature of the mansion outbuildings and coal, lime and free-stone was easy to come by. The estate had been enclosed with hedges and ditches in about 1764 (Glag. Journ. 1770). Pigot gives Alexander Kerr Esq. as resident at Robertland in 1837, having purchased it and Haysmuir Farm in around 1822. He was a native of Stewarton who had spent some years in America, he was one of the '[[Tobacco Lords]]'. He was married to Diana Barr (born 31st January 1786 & died 9th June 1868, aged 65) and he lived from 22nd March 1775 to 5th May 1847, dying at the age of 73 and buried at the Laigh Kirk in Stewarton.
[[Image:Robertandlodge.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of the Gatehouse at Robertland. Circa 1930.]]
Robertland House was designed in 1820 by David Hamilton (see Dunlop House) for Alexander Kerr. In March 1914 the house was empty and awaiting a buyer. Two [[suffragettes]] broke in through a conservatory window and set the building alight. The Fire Brigade had much trouble obtaining water and the front was burnt out. The rear wing and outbuildings were saved and the front was rebuilt. The suffragettes left two postcards indicating that this was done as revenge for acts carried out against Mrs.[[Emmeline Pankhurst]] and to help force the church to act independently against the state on this issue of votes for women (Milligan). The footprints were followed through the snow towards Fulshaw where they had parked a car and made good their escape.
[[Image:Marriagestone.jpg|left|thumb|100px|A [[Marriage stone]] above the door to the Formal Gardens. Circa 1930.]]
The Estate was sold in 1913, consisting of 2243 acres, with 71 acres as woodland and 168 acres as moss, 26 farms were present, and shooting rights wer held for Glenouther Moor. Nether Robertland, Fulshaw, Clonherb, Broadmoss, Cauldhame, Braehead, Hairshaw, Lintbrae, Overhill, Burnfoot, Pokelly (East & West), Clunch (High & Low), Derclabboch and others were part of the Robertland Estate at the time of the sale. James Forrest of Mid [[Lambroughton]] was a noted botanist and he recorded the rare [[Ophioglossum|Adder's tongue]] Fern in the Swinzie Burn glen at Robertland in the 1920s.
===W===
In the Stewarton Laigh Kirk graveyard is an extraordinary tombstone memorial to Jane Watt, the spouse of Andrew Picken of Robertland, who died in 1857. The tombstone is horizontal, at least 8 foot by 5 foot and made of cast-iron.
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[[Image:JoeWalsh.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Joe Walsh playing a Les Paul in concert]]
*'''[[Joe Walsh]]''' ([[Eagles]]) - uses a Les Paul Standard and used an EDS-1275 occasionally.
*'''[[Muddy Waters]]''' - used a Les Paul Goldtop in his early career.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 39, 40}}</ref>
*'''[[Leslie West]]''' - ([[Mountain (band)|Mountain]]) - Demand for the Les Paul Junior greatly increased after guitarists saw one in the hands of Leslie West.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 76}}</ref> Gibson began to reissue the model in the mid 1970s. West also used an SG and a Flying V.
*'''[[Snowy White]]''' - ([[Thin Lizzy]]/solo) - uses a Les Paul Goldtop.
*'''[[Carl Wilson]]''' ([[The Beach Boys]]) - used a Gibson ES-335 and Gibson ES-355.
*'''[[Johnny Winter]]''' - uses a Firebird. Has also used Les Pauls, SGs, and Flying V's.
*'''[[Ron Wood]]''' ([[The Faces]]/[[The Rolling Stones]]) - has a Signature J-200 acoustic. uses a black Les Paul Standard and a custom-built single-pickup L-5S.
*'''[[Zakk Wylde]]''' ([[Ozzy Osborne]]/[[Black Label Society]]) - uses a Les Paul Signature ''"Bull's Eye"'' model. Also uses a Signature ''"Buzzsaw"'' Les Paul model and Signature ''"Camo"'' Model with a Maple Neck, Fretboard and Camouflage finish. He is seen using a black EDS-1275 in the promotional video for [[In This River]]. Lately he has been using a Custom SG/Flying V ''"Bull's Eye"'' model for live Ozzy Ozborne shows. Wylde also had a new Custom Shop Flying V ''"Bull's Eye"'' model set for production.
===WilliamshawX===
Aitken shows a Donaldson Esq. living here in 1829. The house is near to the village of Kingsford. Robertson in 1820 gives James Donaldson as the proprietor of part of the lands, with a rental value of £226.
===MerryhillY===
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Situated about a mile east of Stewarton, John Dalziel acquired Merryhill from Sir William Augustus Conynhghame of Livingstone in 1771. It was a part of the Barony of Robertland. John married Margaret, daughter of David Logan of Corsehill Mill (now the Millhouse Inn). David and James succeeded their father and Merryhill then passed into the hands of the Reids. William Reid, writer from Paisley owned the property in 1866. A 'mere' in Scotland is an unploughed strip of land, often on a hill or ridge, which acts as a march or boundary. In 1820 David Dalziel was proprietor of part of the lands at an annual rent value of £106.
[[Image:AngusYoung1.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Angus Young playing his custom, heritage cherry SG]]
*'''[[Thom Yorke]]''' ([[Radiohead]]) - uses an ES-125-T and an ES-125. Previously used an SG (stolen in 1995).<ref>[http://www.sigur-ros.it/franz/RHG/Thom/thomguitars.html Thom Yorke gear list]</ref>
*'''[[Angus Young]]''' ([[AC/DC]]) - uses an SG.<ref>[http://www.classic-rock-legends-start-here.com/gibson-sg.html Angus Young interviewed about his dedicated use of the Gibson SG]</ref> Gibson produces an Angus Young Signature SG model.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Products/Accessories/Gear/Pickups/Angus%20Young%20Signature%20(1)/ Technical details for the Angus Young Signature model from Gibson.com]</ref>
*'''[[Neil Young]]''' - uses several Gibson acoustic and electric models. Young's main guitar, "[[Old Black]]", is a 1953 Goldtop Les Paul (painted black) with a [[Bigsby]] tailpiece. Young also has two other 1953 Goldtops, one which has modifications similar to Old Black, the other a stock original. Also uses a J-200, Mastertone GB-3 banjo and he used a 1958 Flying V on the Time Fades Away tour. .[http://members.tripod.com/~dangerbird/Albumlist/neilguitar.htm]
===Z===
== The Lands of Dunlop ==
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[[Image:Dunlopd.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Coat of arms of Dunlop of Dunlop]]
*'''[[Frank Zappa]]''' - used Les Paul Custom and an ES-5 Switchmaster. His trademark guitar for most of the 1970s, a brown SG, was actually a homemade copy sold to him by a fan backstage. All guitars were usually heavily modified by Zappa; to include preamps, balanced outputs for studio work, and later, Fernandes sustainers.<ref>{{cite book |last=Chapman |first=Richard |title=Guitar, Music, History, Players |publisher=DK publishing |id=ISBN 0-7894-9700-X |pages=pg. 197}}</ref>
The name may be derived from the Gaelic words Dun - a castle and luib - a bend. Therefore it is the fortified hill by the bend in the river. A tradition states that the De Ross first held Boarland or Dunlop Hill as their seat and a well fortified structure existed there, later the seat was moved to Corsehill.
[[Image:Dunlophill.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of Dunlop or Borland Hill from near the Church. This was the site of the De Ross family castle.]]
Mr. G. Howie, of Dunlop in 1856, stated that he remembered seeing a small portion of what was said to be one of the walls about 70 or 80 years ago. It was a sort of bank, quite crumbled down and overgrown with grass. Since then, the ruins of a building of considerable extent have been removed and the ground cultivated (Name Book 1856). On the southern side of the hill there are the remains of a wide ditch or fosse, locally known as the 'Cuckoo slide' (Hutchison 1972). Paterson in 1866 states that ''the foundation of a ruin was removed some years ago by a late proprietor.''
Pont states that the ancient strong Dunlop Castle situated by the Clerkland Burn was protected by a moat or fosse of water and had 'goodly' orchards. It was also called Hunt Hall because the Dunlops were huntsmen to the De Ross family (Paterson 1866). The whole estate was sometimes referred to as Hunt Hall. [[Image:DeMorville.jpg|left|thumb|100px|The Seal of Richard De Morville, Lord of Cunninghame and his Lady Avicia.]]
The De Ross family were vassal to the De Morvilles, Overlords of Cunninghame. The De Morvilles backed John Balliol's claim to the crown and forfeited their lands to the Boyds, later the lands were held by the Cassillis family.
[[Image:DunlopCoatofArms.jpg|right|thumb|100px|The Coat of Arms of the Dunlops of that Ilk]]
The native chiefs, although displaced from Boarland Hill were not exiled, instead they established themselves at what is now Dunlop House. The name Boarland survives in the names of Borlandhill, Over Borland, North Borland and Low Borland. The name Boarland could refer to the presence of wild boar, however a 'Boor' also meant a serf and Norman lords often apportioned lands near their castles for their servants (Bayne 1935).
The first recorded Dunlop is William de Dunlop of 1260, followed by a supporter of Edward I, Neil Fitz-Robert de Dulap of 1306. His estates were forfeited due to his support for John Balliol, as were those of the De Rosses. The family regained there lands by the mid 15th. Century and by that time we have 'of that Ilk' replacing the Norman 'de'. Sir James Dunlop of that Ilk held the estate in 1596 and married Jean, daughter of Somerville of Cambusnethan, descended from Lord Somerville (Bayne 1935). This may go some way to explaining why the Somerville family came to purchase lands at Montgomery-Crivoch and Bollingshaw in the 1800s to establish the Kennox Estate. Francis Dunlop was a witness to the disposition of the Scottish Regalia in Edinburgh Castle after the Union of the Crowns. James Dunlop of 1634-1670 married Elizabeth, daughter of Cunninghame of Corsehill and was an outstanding leader of the [[covenanters]]. John Dunlop 1748-1784 married the daughter of Sir Thomas Wallace of Craigie. She was the patron of Burns already referred to. John Dunlop Esq. MP was resident at Dunlop House in 1837 and Pigot describes it as one of Ayrshires' handsomest mansions, with the Ogrestone or Thurgatstane lying within its estate boundaries. The house was designed in 1831-34 by David Hamilton for Sir James Dunlop of Dunlop. The house is an unusual Scottish-Jacobean style, but the gate lodge is more typical of Hamilton, with strap work, classical and manorial features (Milligan). The last Baronet was Major Sir James Dunlop of 1839-1858 who died unmarried.
[[Image:Mrsdunlopofdunlop.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Mrs.Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns. Daughter and sole heiress to Sir Thomas Wallace of Cragie]]
The last of the Dunlop to be born at Dunlop were John (1904) and Alexander (1906) Houison Crawfurd. Mrs.Houison Crawfurd is remembered for producing the first tubercular-free cattle in Ayrshire. The house was let to a number of tenants, the Henderson family of the Anchor Line being the most notable. In 1933 the house was sold to Ayrshire County Council as a home for mentally defective children.
The Clerkland Burn rivulet runs past the mansion, dividing the parishes of Stewarton and Dunlop.
==Aiket Castle and Barr Hill==
This hill, near Aiket Castle, Ackett in 1775, had two beautiful small monuments on its top until the early 1800s. These structures were well built, with lime cemented stones and stood twelve feet high. Aiket Castle itself was a square tower typical of the residences of the lesser barons, originally surrounded by a moat. The name is derived from 'Oak Wood'. The family were descended from the Cunninghames of Bedland, who were cadets of the family of Glencairn (Dobie 1876).
[[Image:Aiketcastle.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of Aiket Castle in 2006.]]
[[Image:Barrhillaiket.JPG|left|thumb|190px|Aiket Castle and Barr Hill.]]
Alexander Cunninghame is the first recorded as living at Aiket. Robert Cunninghame seems to have been a very undesirable individual, killing Sir John Mure of Caldwell and his own wife attempted to poison him. He was implicated in the murder of the Earl of Eglinton, had all his property forfeited and was eventually shot dead on his own doorstep (Bayne 1935). His wife complained bitterly when the estate was eventually returned in ruinous condition. James Cunninghame was closely involved with the [[Darien]] scheme and accompanied the first expedition. On his return he was an armed opponent of the 1707 Union Of Parliaments. He lost so much on his various activities that he was forced to sell his estates.
Three Aiket daughters were married to participants in the tale of the murder of the Earl Hugh, two to Cunninghames and one to a Montgomery. In 1564 Cunninghame of Aicket is referred to as the 'Larde of Halkhede' (Rollie 1980).
===The Spectral Knight of Hessilhead and the Bride of Aiket===
Anna Cunninghame of Aiket was pledged to marry her true love, Henry Montgomerie of Hessilhead. They were to marry upon his return from the crusades, however Allan Lockhart, son of a neighbouring Baron began to pay increasingly frequent visits to the inmates of Aiket Castle. His courtship was in vain and he would have no success unless the Crusades were to claim Henry. After many more months had passed Allan decided to used trickery and eventually persuaded a footsoldier recently returned from the Crusades to tell the false tale of the death of Henry Montgomerie. The ruse was carried off with success and after a short while Allan pressed his attentions again and the marriage day was set. On that very day Henry returned to Hessilhead and discovered the treacherous act, however he fell from his horse on his way to claim his bride and died within minutes. At twelve o'clock midnight the wedding feast was halted abruptly by the figure of the fully armour clad Neil Montgomerie striding into Aiket Castle hall, lifting up the Lady Anna and then vanishing into the night. Neither soldier nor bride were ever found (Robertson 1889). The Lockhart, Loccard or Lockhard family are believed to have been the first owners of the Barony of Kilmarnock. Symington is named after a [[Flemish]] knight, Simon Loccard.
===Craighead Law Hill===
[[Image:Craiglaw.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of Craighead Law, possibly a Justice or Moot Hill. The drained Halket Loch is near here.]]
This Lea or Law hill, 687ft. high, in the Lugton area of Dunlop Parish is supposed to be a 'moot' or trial hill. The arrangement of stones on its summit does not appear to be accidental and a grass covered cairn is very noticeable. A farmer from East Halket (pronounced whoreket) removed one of these to facilitate his ploughing. One stone on the summit has a vertical hole drilled to the depth of four feet or so, presumably to be used for ‘slot’ for a flagpole or such-like. Near Aiket Castle is another Court Hill (Bayne 1935). Halket is called Hawkhead by Thomson on his map of 1832. Halket Loch, now drained, covered about ten acres and was drained in the 1840s. It is shown on the early maps of Ayrshire.
==The Battle of Craignaught Hill==
This hill lies in the north-east area of the Parish of Dunlop. The name Craig (Rock) and Nochdta (Naked), together literally mean the 'Bare Rock' hill. On it was fought a singularly unusual battle between the Boyds of Kilmarnock and the Stewarts of Darnley. Sir Alan Stewart had been treacherously slain by Sir Thomas Boyd and his son Alexander Stewart was determined to take revenge. Sir Thomas was surprised on the 9th. July, 1439, whilst riding past Craignaught on their way north and although outnumbered he and his followers fought on, even taking agreed rest periods indicated by the sound of a horn. Eventually and inevitably Sir Thomas and a large number of his followers were killed. The results of this encounter led to killings and counter killings which involved a great part of the West of Scotland. Boyd's wife had dreamt all of that which came to pass and died of grief within days of her husband death (Robertson 1889).
===The Gemmels of Templehouse===
The Knights Templar are once again remembered in the name of this property, which since 1570 was in the hands of the Gemmil or Gemmel family. In 1596 Patrick Gemmil resigned the Templelands of Dunlop Hill into the hands of the Superior, Lord Torphichen, in favour of his eldest son. The Sandilands, Lords Torphichen are remembered elsewhere, such as Sandilands Farm near Kennox, although the farm name has now been changed to Bank End. The Gemmels still held Templehouse in the 1860s.
==The Lands of Hapland==
The name may be a corruption of Whaup Land, a whaup being a [[curlew]]. Prior to 1549 was part of the Estate of Dunlop. David Dunlop exchanged Hapland for the lands of Borland and in 1612 Patrick Cunninghame sold these lands to Gabriel Porterfield, son of Alexander Porterfield of that Ilk. Gabriel Porterfield of Porterfield in 1618 married Mariot Crawfurd and inherited the lands of Gills, Lothrihill, the Templeland and Maynes (Mains) of Hapland, including the mansion house. Gabriel Porterfield also took possession of Dunlop Hill, Wattirland (Waterland) and Halketh, with the loch (now drained). The Laird of Hapland was the ruling elder in the Parish of Dunlop in 1649 and was a captain in the Scots army when Cromwell was in Scotland, for which his lands were sequestrated. The last of the male line died when he fell off his horse when returning from Stewarton about 1765 or 1770. Lillias Porterfield married William Somerville of Kennox. Their youngest child, a daughter, married Colonel McAlester, Laird of Loup, in [[Kintyre]]. A descendent built [[Chapeltoun]] House near Stewarton. Hapland is near [[Dunlop]]. In 1820 the estate was of 200 acres and the proprietor was Lieutenant-General Alexander Trotter.
==The Thurgatstane or Ogrestane==
[[Image:Thurgartstone1.JPG|left|thumb|190px|North Side]]
The [[Thurgartstone]] is just outside of [[Dunlop]] on the Lugton Road in the valley of the Black Burn. It is in a sheltered spot, with ample running water and well hidden from immediate view. In the middle of a field near the Chapel Crags is the Thurgatstane or Ogrestane, also known as the Thorgatstane, Field Spirit Stane, T'Ogra Stane, Thugart Stane, Ogirtstane, Ogart stane, Horgar Stane, Fiend's Stane or Thougritstane. It is a glacial erratic stone, composed of blue augitic [[porphyrite]] and is quite unlike the 'native' stone of the district, weighing about 25 tons and measuring about twelve feet by eight feet as measured above ground (Bayne 1935). It is set near the site of the pre-reformation St.Mary's Chapel and has long been associated with pagan ritual practices. [[Image:Ogrestane1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The Ogrestane or Thurgartstane, situated on the lands of Brandleside Farm near the Chapel Crags]]
Few places have so many different names attached to them. One explanation is that the stone is 'Thor's Great Stone', another is that is "''Thou Great Stone''" or just '"''grit stane''" (Paterson 1866), whilst 'The Stone of the Ogre' may reflect some forgotten legend of how the stone came to be in this position. Some names may be spelling errors perpetuated by or from Ordnance Survey and other maps. Another explanation of the name is that it is derived from Tagairtstane, meaning the priest's stone. This 'Druidical' stone may have been a [[rocking stone|'rocking or logan']] stone at one time, but it is now firmly set in the 'rubbish' and soil. It is recorded that even as late as "''the time of Popery''" the devotees of that religion, in doing penance, used to crawl on their knees round this stone and cry, ''O thou grit stane'' from a belief that the Deity was in a peculiar manner present at that hallowed relic (MacIntosh 1894). Farmers from Brandleside Farm were bound to protect, by not removing it or ploughing within a set distance of the stone, presumably because of a tradition of [[pagan burials]] around this monument (Paterson 1866). Some recollections of [[May Day]] events being held at the site are current and the site is listed and protected by [[Scottish Heritage]]. A fine view of Dunlop or Boarland Hill, the site of [[Dunlop Castle]] once held by the De Ross family, can be seen from the stone.
===The Monastic Settlement===
The history of the monastic settlement and the chapel of [[Saint Mary]] at the [[Thurgartstone]] is a parallel example to the Chapel Hill site at [[Chapeltoun]], where a Christian centre was established to eradicate the pagan significance of the site. Monastic cells, a chapel and a graveyard are all lost to view, constructed by the monks of [[Kilwinning]], only the name 'St.Marys' given to the nearby 'modern' dwellings, built on the site of the chapel record past significance. Chapelhouse Farm is located beside the road nearby. The Holy Well still exists, the nearby houses pumping water up from its source. The water from the well used to run under the road and emerge in a trough surrounded by a metal fence. Only a concrete manhole indicates this trough now (2006). In 1856 the water for baptism in Dunlop Kirk was still drawn from this Holy Well (Name Book 1856).
[[Image:Chapelcrags.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view from Chapelhouse Bridge (Lady's Steps) of the Chapel Crags with St.Mary's House in the distance.]]
The chapel can never have been very large and was abandoned at the time of the Reformation in Scotland led by the ex-Roman Catholic priest [[John Knox]] (1514 to 1572). The stones were robbed / mined by locals and the last remaining stones were taken away by a farmer in the 1830’s. It stood on a rock from which a beautiful stream of water gushed into a small rivulet, this originally being crossed by steps, called the ''Lady's steps'' before the Chapelhouse Bridge was built (Paterson 1866). The 1858 OS map locates the Lady's Steps near Hapland Mill on the Stewarton side of the town, crossing the [[Glazert]]. Patterson and Bayne, both local people writing in 1866 and 1935 respectively, place the steps at Chapel Crags. The first Statistical Account of Ayrshire also places the steps at Chapel Crags (Sinclair 1791 - 1799). It seems odd to name these steps after a chapel that is a significant distance away in another valley, so a cartographers error may explain the situation as redorded in the first OS Name Book. A field near the 'Druid Stone' is called Templecroft and the first Celtic ‘[[Culdee]]’ church may have been situated here, later replaced by the Roman Catholic Chapel. Ironically the pagan or Druidical stone is still there, but no sign of the Christian sites are visible, apart from the inconspicuous holy well in the field bordered by the burn.
==Dunlop Church and the Picture House==
[[Image:Dunlopchurch.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of Dunlop Church, the 'Picture House' and Clandeboye Hall in 2006.]]
The church was probably built in around 1766, however by 1834 it was dilapidated and demolition followed, resulting in the construction of the [[Dunlop parish church]] that we see today. Parts of the original building are in use as tomb stones. Barbara Gilmour, famous for introducing the production of Dunlop Cheese, is buried in the churchyard. Major McAlester of Kennox, then a heritor, obtained the 1792 bell and Miss McAlester and Mr.Charles G. S. McAlester returned it to the Kirk Session in 1935 to honour the centenary of the present church (Bayne 1935).
[[Image:picturehouse.jpg|left|thumb|130px|The Tomb of Hans Hamilton and his wife at Dunlop Church, called the 'Picture House' by locals.]]
Hans Hamilton was the first Protestant vicar of the church. His son James was created [[Viscount Clandeboye]] and [[Baron Hamilton]] for his many services to [[James VI]] in establishing and maintaining Protestantism in [[Ireland]]. His five brothers also established estates in Ireland. A handsome mausoleum was constructed over their graves by James and this was so ornately painted and gilded in the Roman Catholic manner that it attracted the sobriquet of 'The Picture House'. It was much neglected and vandalised until in 1734 it was given some much needed repairs. The marble statues of Hans and his wife have now been removed to a place of safety for their protection (2005).
Viscount Clandeboye also built and invested a school, now known as Clandeboye Hall and used by the church for events.
[[Image:clandeboyeschool.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The Old School built by Viscount Clandeboye, son of Hans Hamilton, first Protestant Minister of Dunlop Parish.]]
==The Carlin Stone or Hag Stone at the Common Crags==
On top of the Common Crags overlooking Dunlop and the Glazert is a large procumbent boulder known on the OS map as the ‘Carlin’s Stone or Stane’. A Carl is a commoner, a husband or in a derogatory sense, a churl or male of low birth. More commonly the name Carlin was used as a derogatory term for a woman meaning an 'old hag'. It is also said to be a corruption of the Gaelic word “Cailleach”, meaning a witch or the 'old Hag', the Goddess of Winter. This would therefore be the Witch’s or Hag's Stone, one of several in Scotland with this name. A local historian remembers the stone being called the Hag's Stone (Clement 2006).
Near 'Kirkhill' outside Stewarton are several Kilbrides. [[Bride]] , [[Brigit]] or St.Brigid was originally a Celtic Goddess linked with the festival of [[Imbolc]] , the eve of the first of February. She was the goddess of Spring and was associated with healing and sacred wells, therefore the antithesis of the Carlin. Carlin's Tooth is the name of a rock outcrop in the borders between Knocks Knowe and Carter Fell (Logan Mack 1926). Three farms named 'Carlingcrags' are to be found above Darvel in East Ayshire.[[Image:Carlinstone.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A view of the Carlin Stone]]
== Lugton Village==
When the stage coach passed through Lugton on its way to Glasgow in 1830s, the village consisted of only four houses: the hotel or inn, the smithy, and two toll houses. The Dunlop Inn was sadly destroyed by fire in the early 2000s. A local tradition was that an underground passage ran from the inn to Caldwell House, however a search by owners in the cellars never revealed any signs of a hidden passage (Borland 2006). In around 1850 iron ore was found nearby and Messrs. Merry & Cunninghame, Ironmasters, built a row of houses for 200 people. John Cunninghame, at one point the sole proprietor, developed his business by taking loans out against the 'Lands of [[Chapeltoun]]', his home. He later went bankrupt and the estate was sequestered (Chapeltoun Mains Archives). A brickworks was later established to use up the blaes bing produced in the mining of the iron ore. A lime works was established at the top of a belt of limestone by R.Howie & Sons (Strawhorn 1951). A small mission hall constructed from corrugated iron used to exist near the railway bridge, having been moved from the site of the old brickworks.
== The Darien Affair ==
The [[Darien]] Company was an attempt by the Scots to set up a trading colony in America in the late 1690s, however the opposition from England and elsewhere was so great that the attempt failed with huge losses and great financial implications for the country and for individuals. Half of the whole circulating capital of Scotland was subscribed and mostly lost. In Cunninghame some examples of losses are Major James Cunninghame of Aiket (£200), Sir William Cunninghame of Cunninghamhead (£1000), Sir Archibald Mure of Thorntoun (£1000), William Watson of Tour (£150) and James Thomson of Hill in Kilmaurs (£100).
== Miscellaneous Notes ==
The name Stewarton is said to derive from Walter, High Steward of Scotland to David I who lived here in the 12th. century. Robert the Steward, a direct descendent, became [[King Robert II]] (Kerr 1936). The town had 1800 inhabitants in 1820. Walter was the son of Alain who had been invited by Henry 1st. to live in England. He returned to Scotland with [[King David I]] in 1141.
[[Image:Clandeboyeceil.JPG|left|thumb|150px|The ceiling of Clandeboye hall following the 1925 rebuilding.]]
Robertson in 1820 refers to Macbeth-hill as being part of the Corsehill lands. The site of this hill and the reason for its name is unknown. It may be that the Law Mount, with the interest taken in it by the Scottish royal family, could have been MacBeth Hill. Magbie Hill is another suggestion for MacBeth Hill.
There has been a modern day military use of Dunlop Hill, for in the 20th century, between the two World Wars, a [[Royal Observer Corps]] post was built into the west facing side of the hill. The personnel tracked enemy aircraft movement up the [[Clyde]] towards Glasgow. Development of more sophisticated [[radar]] tracking techniques after World War 2 made the facility redundant.
Above Kirkwood near Dunlop is a property called 'Ravenslie', not far from 'Ravenscraig' castle (Robertson 1820). In 1820 David Cunninghame was the proprietor at a rental of £39 13s. 4d. Ravens are still found in the district.
The 'Leddy o'Clumbeith' is a ghost story told by Dr. Duguid (Service 1887) in the 1820s. A servant girl from the farm of [[Clonbeith]] was making her way to the Blair Tavern to keep a [[tryst]] when she fell into a mine shaft, horse and all, and was killed. Others say that her 'lad' killed her and then jumped into the shaft after her. Her ghost haunts the fields around [[Auchentiber]].
A mill-wand was the rounded piece of wood acting as an axle with which several people would role a millstone form the quarry to the mill and to permit this the width of some early roads was set at a 'mill-wand breadth'.
In the 1600s Dunloppe had two fairs a year for the sale of dairy stock, one on the second Friday of May; and the other called Hallowday, on the 12th. of November (Dobie 1876).
In the 1600s Stuartoune had fairs on the first Thursday of January, the first Monday of May, and the last Wednesday of October. A weekly market on Thursdays is recorded as being not well attended (Dobie 1876).
In 1820 only six people were qualified to vote as freeholders in Stewarton Parish, being proprietors of Robertland (Hunter Blair), Kirkhill (Col.J.S.Barns), Kennox (McAlester), Lainshaw (Cunninghame), Lochridge (Stewart) and Corsehill (Montgomery Cunninghame). Dunlop had only two people qualified to vote by right as freeholders.
[[Image:Draffenstone.jpg|left|thumb|100px|The Draffen Stone outside Draffen House (Previously Upper Lochridge in Stewarton.]]
The Draffen Stone used to be located in a field near the house of the same name. Due to a housing development it has been moved to a site in front of Draffen House. It is not known whether this stone is merely a 'rubbing stone' for cattle or a [[menhir]]. It is not recorded by [[Historic Scotland]].
[[Dunlop cheese]], a sweet milk cheese, was first made by Barbara Gilmour who went to Ireland to escape the covenanting prosecutions. Her stone cheese press was preserved at Hill Farm in the 1860s. The cheese became World famous and created a cottage industry with cheese merchants from Kirktoun buying up the cheeses and taking them to Glasgow for sale. The cheese making used up excess fresh milk and the coming of the railways reduced the need for cheese manufacture. Dunlop cheeses are still made at Clerkland Farm.
[[Image:Cricketclub.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The Score Board building at the old Dunlop cricket club]]
Dunlop had a cricket club near Mains of Aiket beside the railway.
Tam Giffen was reputed to be a [[warlock]] from the Dunlop Parish and many anecdotes are told of his marvellous doings in the 1860.
Braehead House in Stewarton is a rare example of a 'Bank' from the times when private houses were used, rather than purpose built premises. The windows of the strongroom still have their iron bars in place (Watt 2006).
The 'Stewarton Sickness' refers to the powerful religious revival that started in 1625 and continued to involve Stewartonians in strong religious attitudes until comparatively recent times (Kerr 1936).
Lainshaw Mill, below the raiway viaduct, was famous for the large [[Rowan]] Tree growing out of its chimney. The mill ceased grinding corn in the 1930s and was completely demolished in the second half of the 20th. Century after a disastrous fire, the fate of many an old mill. In the 1860 William Eaglesham was the miller, with his wife Helen Wilson. He died aged 70 and is buried in the Laigh Kirk graveyard.
[[Image:Dunlopgatehouse.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Dunlop Gatehouse in 2006]]
The Lairds of Corsehill were the Deacons Heritable of the Bonnet Court of Corsehill which regulated the activities of the Stewarton bonnet makers.
[[David Dale]] was a native of Stewarton, born in 1739, son to a grocer in the town. He started life as a cowherd and went on to fame and fortune. He was brought up in a two story thatched house at the 'cross' in Stewarton (Shaw 1953). Given the strong weaving community in the town it is ironic that he set up his factory at [[New Lanark]], amongst other places. He was very generous to good causes, giving away up to £50,000.
The first Corsehill Queen is said to be [[King Malcolm III's]] second wife, [[Queen Margaret]], niece of [[Edward the Confessor]] of England. This Malcolm III , also known as Canmore, was also Lord of Corsehill (Kerr 1936). She was canonised and [[St.Margaret]]'s Chapel is the oldest surviving building at [[Edinburgh Castle]], Highlanders however called her the 'Accursed Margaret' (Best 1999).
Braikenheuch Hill, meaning the 'Bracken Crag' (Warrack 1982), about a mile and a half from Dunlop, is said to be the site of the death of one of the Cuninghames of Aiket, killed by a Montgomerie during the times of the feuds between these families. The area is now known as the 'Brechna Braes' & is situated at the 'Millennium Woodland' site near to the kirk.
[[Image:Dunlopchurchfour.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The limestone flags used to roof the 'Picture House']]
A lime works existed near Lugton as far back as 1829: it is shown on Aitken's map of Cunninghgame.
One of the Lady Robertlands of Robertland Castle was a practical christian, mingling with the poor of the district, distributing alms and tending the sick.
Lady Elizabeth Montgomerie's ghost is said to haunt Lainshaw Castle, wandering the corridors wearing a green dress and carrying a candle. She was implicated in the plot that resulted in the murder of the Earl of Eglinton.
Dunlop Cattle are supposed to have originated here or within the parish, bred by Dunlop of that Ilk from improved stock from Holland in around 1550 to 1700 or later. The breed, also known as Cunninghame or [[Ayrshire cattle]] are pied, white and brown, short in leg, long in the horn, straight in the back: the bulls are fiery in temper and the cows are peculiarly placid and docile. They produce milk which is very high in butterfat (Bayne 1935).
It is an interesting point to note that the selective breeding of cattle was almost impossible before the enclosure of land by dykes and ditches in the 18th. Century, because prior to this the cattle were free to mix without much control from the farmer.
The Gaelic, An t-sagairt, the priest (See Thurgatstane), gave rise to the Scottish Name Taggart.
[[Image:Dunlopstation.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A view of Dunlop Station looking towards Kilmarnock in 2006]]
The Lainshaw viaduct was opened on August 3rd. 1868, but did not actually have track and trains running over it until March 1871.
Sherpa Tenzing was wearing a Stewarton balaclava when he set foot on the top of [[Mount Everest]] with [[Sir Edmund Hillary]].
The 1779 estate map shows the [[Glebe]] meadows running down from the Laigh Church to the river and as far as the Old Stewarton Road at Kirkford.
In 1797 Magbie Hill above Stewarton has a field called 'Stone Field' which may record a standing stone now long destroyed. Coal pits are marked in the vicinity of Magbie Hill, possibly explaining the name, as 'mag' was a term used for poor quality coal. The nearby 'Water Plantation' was known as 'Magbie-hill Plantation'.
== Dunlop Church Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Dunlopchurchone.jpg| Carved stonework from an old fireplace at Dunlop House and a finial from the old kirk incorporated into the new church on the Dunlop Aisle.
Image:Dunlopchurchpicture.jpg|The tomb of Hans Hamilton and his wife, called the 'Picture House' because of the gaudy colours of the decoration within the tomb.
Image:Oldchurchtombstone.jpg|A tombstone made from carved stones taken from the old kirk
Image:Dunlopchurchthree.jpg|An old tombstone with skull, cross-bones and a timer.
Image:Clandeboyeca2.JPG|Coat of Arms of Baron Hamilton, Viscount Clandeboye in the Clandeboye Hall.
Image:Clandeboyesc.JPG|Clandeboye school prior to the rebuilding of 1925.
Image:Dunlopcheese.JPG|A detail from the millennium window showing Dunlop Cheese and an Ayrshire cow.
Image:Dunlopbell.JPG|Dunlop church bell.
</gallery>
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== See also ==
* [[Cunninghamhead]]
* [[Chapeltoun]]
* [[Lambroughton]]
* [[John Montgomery-Cuninghame of Corsehill]]
* [[Stones of Scotland]]
* [[House of Stuart]]
* [[Local History Dictionary]]
* [[Dunlop cheese]]
* [[Cunninghamhead, Perceton and Annick Lodge]]
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