Old Photographs Barr Ayrshire Scotland

Old photograph of cottages, houses and car in Barr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Barr is a picturesque village in the South West of Ayrshire, located approximately 8 miles from the town of Girvan. It is believed to have been established in the 17th century and has not grown much since that time. The parish has a strong Covenanters history with several being laid to rest in the village cemetery. There are various opinions as to the origins of the name. The most likely is the Gaelic bàrr meaning 'a hill-top, a height'. It is believed to have been established in the 17th century by smugglers who needed a safe place close to the secluded bays of the Ayrshire coast while having access to the Raiders Road which runs close by

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