The Viewpoint Indicator

This is a picture of the indicator at Jack's Viewpoint when it was installed in 1987.  Sadly the plaque was vandalised and at present the Society is looking at a way of replacing the plaque and making it vandal proof.

Jack's View Viewpoint Indicator

The Society were responsible for the creation and implementation of the Jack's View  Viewpoint Indicator.   They also undertake the constant maintenance and repair to the indicator and the seating area.   The Viewpoint was created in memory of Dr Bill Jack, a well respected member of the village who was active in the Boys Brigade and the Horticultural Society.  The photograph shows the seat at the Viewpoint.

The View from Jack's Viewpoint

Town Map

The Society provided and looks after the town map  displayed on the wall of the Public Hall.    All the housing developments of recent years has meant that the map is out-of-date so the Society is at present  in the proces of having it updated 

Paths in Kirktonhall Glen

The Glen which was part of the Kirktonhall estate was given to the village in 1924 by the then owner, Mr Robert Barr.  In the 1990's members of the Amenity Society created and improved the paths in Kirktonhall Glen, the main park in the centre of the village.    The photo shows members installing new steps down to the path.

Edit Project

Paths in Kirktonhall Glen

This picture shows some members hard at work creating a new boardwalk over a very wet area in the glen.

Law Castle

Law Castle was built in 1488 as a home for Princess Mary, the elder sister of King James III of Scotland.  In 1980, when the castle was under threat, the Amenity Society began restoration work to preserve the building.  It is now privately owned and has been completely restored.

The drawing of the castle was taken from a previous publication produced by the Society called "West Kilbride and Seamill" 

The Railway Station

The railway line was extended to West Kilbride in 1878 and the station building was designed and built by an imaginative Architect James Miller who also built Troon station.    The Amenity Society  was a strong advocate for retaining the building when it became surplus to requirements.   We are delighted that it is now privately owned and has opened as a restaurant.

The drawing of the station was taken from a previous publication "Our Village"