Lands of Willowyard
The ancient lands of Willowyard, Willieyeards, Williyard or Willizeards were part of the holdings of the Regality of Kilwinning, Barony of Beith, and Bailiary of Cuninghame. They later became the property of the Montgomerie family before being sold to the Simson family in 1723. The manor house still survives as part of a business premises and the nearby industrial estate and whisky bond carry the name 'Willowyards'.
| Lands of Willowyard | |
|---|---|
| Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS335536 | |
Willowyard House | |
Lands of Willowyard | |
| Coordinates | 55.747148°N 4.653992°W |
| Grid reference | NS 3351153610 |
| Type | Manor House |
| Site information | |
| Owner | A business premises |
| Controlled by | Montgomery Clan |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Much modified |
| Site history | |
| Built | 18th century |
| Built by | Montgomerie family |
| Materials | Stone |
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