The 5th in the Kilwinning Heritage series, this long-awaited definitive guide to the abbey's history, features and architecture, by a well-known local historian. A4 74 pages colour illustrations. Published December 2020

Meticulously researched from original sources, this is the true story of the violent death of the powerful Earl of Eglinton in 1769 and the trial of an Exciseman accused of poaching, the legal processes of Georgian Edinburgh and the tragic consequences. Published July 2021

Reprinted in November 2020 after a sell-out first edition, this is the fascinating inside story of Kilwinning's clocks and clockmakers, starting with the 1816 town clock built by local man, James Blair. 32 pages with colour illustrations. Fully referenced. Published January 2020

Five Women who were victims of the great Scottish witch hunt in the 17th century. The most famous of the accused was Bessie Graham, who was imprisoned in the old Abbey bell tower before being tried and eventually executed. A tale of superstition and ignorance, with tragic consequences.

A report of the findings and conclusions of the community led archaeological excavations at Kilwinning Abbey. 57 pages with B&W photos. A5

Part of the KCAP Project of 2010-12, this report is an investigation of the dwellings built on the foundations of the Cloisters following the Reformation, and identifying their inhabitants and occupations in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. 58 pages with B&W photos. A5

The story of Eglinton Country Park, the Montgomeries, the Eglinton Tournament and the people who lived and worked in the estate. An attractively illustrated booklet, produced by North Ayrshire Council. 47 pages, full colour.

A history of the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers, possibly the oldest archery organisation in the world and its unique Papingo shoot, as featured in the BBC’s Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys. 18 pages colour and B&W photos, A5

Produced by Kilwinning Heritage. A plan of the Abbey layout with clear guidance for a walk around the ruins and explanations of what to look out for. A handy pocket guide. 10 pages, A5

Produced by Kilwinning Heritage. An easy guide to the Earls of Eglinton and a fact finder about the 1839 Tournament.

10 pages, A5

Produced by Kilwinning Heritage.

The most frequently asked questions about Kilwinning and its people. Lots you didn’t know and were afraid to ask!

26 pages, A5

An introduction to North Ayrshire's Mediaeval and Early Renaissance History in Stone

The history of one of Ayrshire's memorial sepulchres, associated with the Cunninghams, Earls of Glencairn. Published by Clan Cunningham International in 2021. 21 pages with colour illustrations.