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Ardrossan Castle is situated on the west coast of Scotland in the town of Ardrossan, Ayrshire. ... also known as "the De'il of Ardrossan", was a horseman, famous ...
Sir Fergus Barclay, also known as the De'il of Ardrossan, was a horseman, famous around the lands for his tremendous skill. The secret to his skill, however, was a magical bridle, which was given to Barclay by the devil, in exchange for his soul.
Ardrossan Civic Centre. Ardrossan's roots can be traced to the construction of its castle 'Cannon Hill', thought to be in around 1140, by Simon de Morville. The castle and estate passed to the Barclay family (also known as Craig) and through successive heirs until the 14th century when it passed to the Eglinton family on the death of Godfrey Barclay de Ardrossan, who died without an heir.
The building continued to serve as the offices and meeting place for Ardrossan Burgh Council for most of the first half of the 20th century, but ceased to be the local seat of government when the council sold the old town hall to the local masonic lodge, in an exchange of properties involving a building known as Castlecraigs, in August 1946.
Ardrossan Lifeboat Station was located on the outer west pier at the harbour at Ardrossan, a town overlooking the Firth of Clyde and the Isle of Arran, in the county of North Ayrshire, historically Ayrshire, on the south-west coast of Scotland. [1] A lifeboat was first stationed at Ardrossan in 1807, by the Ardrossan Lifeboat Society.
69 Princes Street, Ardrossan Celtic Supporters Club 55°38′23″N 4°48′49″W / 55.639828°N 4.813574°W / 55.639828; -4.813574 ( 69 Princes Street, Ardrossan Celtic Supporters Category B
Horse Isle from Ardrossan North Beach The beacon on Horse Isle. A 16-metre-tall (52 ft) stone beacon stands at the south end of Horse Isle marking the island for shipping. Erected in 1811, it was commissioned by Hugh, 12th Earl of Eglinton on the suggestion of John Ross. [3] It is indicated only by the word "landmark" on the Ordnance Survey map.
He was the eldest son of Sir John Montgomerie of Ardrossan (d. before 22 November 1429), by his wife Agnes, daughter of John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. [1] In 1425 he was chosen a member of the privy council of James I.