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You start the tour at .... The Lampost ... ornamental
lampost dedicated to Mrs Glasgow of Montgreenan who donated
£200 to the Burgh in 1890. Refurbished and erected by Irvine
Development Corporation (IDC),who no longer exist, in 1996....
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Abbeygate - built by IDC. First inhabitant Aileen
Paterson's shop
in October 1996. Achieved Saltire Society Award 1997. |
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Mother Lodge -
present building dates from 1893. A small Masonic museum is open
by appointment only. |
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| 4. The Lemon Tree
- formerly The Commercial Hotel. The main frontage is Victorian
in style dating from about 1820. Other parts of the building are
much older. |
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| 5.
Gateway to Churchyard - Site of the 'Auld Lodge' used by the
masons 1780-1893. |
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Mural - depicting local scenes |
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| 8.
Small park - Memorial to former town dignitaries. Beginning
of River footpath. |
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| 9.
Abbey Park - Football ground and home to
'The
Buffs'. |
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