Iain MacInnes
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A very late response to this, but an update. I am just reading something just now that suggests that "Newcastle-upon-Ayr" may be a reference to Cumnock Castle (www.trove.scot/place/44712#...). Have to say I was I was unaware of such a possibility - apologies.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A very late response to this, but an update. I am just reading something just now that suggests that "Newcastle-upon-Ayr" may be a reference to Cumnock Castle (www.trove.scot/place/44712#...). Have to say I was I was unaware of such a possibility - apologies.