mailto:harmons@earthlink.net    10 Dec 2000
What a charming website. I have just learned that I may have ancestors from Stevenston. I appreciate the photos and the history of the town, mines and the tour. I hope someday to visit this lovely part of Scotland.
Jeannie Harmon

mailto:allenent@mediaone.net    12 Dec 2000
Many thanks to all of you who have helped in the successful search for Iain (John) McInnes and his older sister, Anna! Iain and Anna are doing great, and we plan to meet with each other in 2001. Iain has FIVE children, Anna has TWO children, and there are a passel of grandchildren, too. All of us are here in the states, and we couldn't have asked for a happier ending. Merry Christmas to all!  
Lisa (Siobhan McInnes)

Colin Hay    14 Dec 2000    Home Page
My brother Derek and I used to duck down that doorway in the wall of Saltcoats harbour, and wait till the last split second before dashing up the stairs, the waves smashing against the rocks behind us. Then it was off to see Liz McManus, my Gran, in Hirst Place, which isn't there anymore, and neither is my Gran, God rest her soul. My mum and dad, James and Isabel had the music shop in Hamilton Street from 1958 until 1967. We even had an in store appearance from the Alexander Brothers. Then in June '67 two things happened. That remarkable Celtic team won the the European Cup, and we hopped on a big Italian boat, and sailed to Australia, a truly magic land.
Tongs Ya Bass
Colin Hay

liz geear    16 Dec 2000
hello hugh
found yr website by accident, thought i was online to the adrossan and saltcoats herald! Born Stevenston 1946 although spent many yrs down south but formative years (teens) at the Ingledene, Kilmeny, Melbourne and Togneris. Would like to hear from any one who was around those haunts early 60s, remembers Lulu live and great Saturday night bus trips to Orbison / Beatles / Stones, organised by local entrepeneur called Lexy Stirling? Visit the threetowns regularly to see family still there. Saltcoats Harbour still magnificent in stormy weather, dont think much of Aldi though. Stevenston is a ghost town, all nice wee houseses and shops knocked/falling down........ugly new developments in place but quarry area is nice likewise beach (shore) if you ignore crap.

Tony Pentleton    18-Dec-2000
This site is just what my life doesn't need. I have been having crippling urges to return to my roots, and just as I was getting over it the Threetowners appears in my life. I have a million stories of a dead poor but sensational bungalows boy childhood. The site could fair well by having expats and the like telling their tales. this town is rich in history but I bet it could be unbalievably famous.

Jean Black   23-Dec-2000
I would appreciate any information I can gather on Clelland family of Dalry. Hugh Clelland married Mary or Margaret Sheddon 1798 Dalry, they had 4 children, Hugh born 1798, William born 1799, John born 1802 and Hugh born 1807. All children born in Dalry
Son William born 1799 married Isabella Crawford 23/3/1821 Dalry. Isabella was born in Beith. They had 9 children, Hugh 1821;David 1824; Ann 1825;Margaret 1828;William 1830;Janet 1833;John 1935;Robert 1838; James 1844. All born in Dalry.
Son Hugh b 1821 married Janet Donaldson 23/3/1821 Dalry. Had 6 children.
Son David b 1824 married Ann Orr 26/4/1844 Dalry. Had 11 children.
Son Robert b 1838 married Janet Boos 18/6/1858 Dalry.
Son James b 1844 married Mary Hamilton 24/6/1865 Kilbirnie. Had 6
children.
Would love to hear from anyone with information on these families or earlier families.
Jean Black

Andrew Nicol Johnston   23-Dec-2000
I found this page by accident, and am very pleased what I saw. I was born in Kilwinning 1938. We lived on Glasgow Str. next door to the E.U. Congregational Church. My family immigrated to the United States in Dec.1949.We now preside in Salt Lake City Utah. I returned to Adrossen in 1994, and again in 1996. Hope to visit again May 2001 my cousin Bill Baine who also lived on Glasgow Str. and moved to England will be coming with me. I would welcome any communications with someone who knew any Johnston's or Nicol's in Saltcoats. I still have a cousin Ian Nicol living in West Kilbride. Thank you  Andrew Johnston

Jason Hammond   24-Dec-2000
Having lived all my life in "the three toons" (Stevenston/Saltcoats), I'm now living in Qatar in the Middle East, so anyone that went to Auchenharvie Academy between 82 -&- 86, or anyone who knows me can give me a shout. Also anyone who knows my mammy; Margaret Hammond (nee Phillips) from Ardrossan, born 3-9-47, or my dad; Robert "Ninch" Hammond from Stevenston, born 4-5-42, please drop me a line.

Robert Mclean   27-Dec-2000
Great to see this page, congratulations on all the hard work that has been put into it.I would like to catch up on any of my old friends from Saltcoats.I was born November 1944, Attended Ardrossan Academy 'till 1959.Worked as a painter -&- decorator for the Saltcoats Burgh. Emigrated to Adelaide South Australia with Alex(Sandy) Jenkins 1965.Joined SA Police Force, now attached to State Coroners Department ,Forensic Science centre. Married Brenda (ex Glasgow) three sons, two grandchildren.