Scots hame, English home) The parish of Eaglesham formed part of the district of Mearns, and together with other lands were bestowed to Walter fitz Alan, Steward of Scotland (1106 - 1177), a member of the FitzAlan family, by David I.

It is almost certain that Walter granted Eaglesham to Robert de Montgomerie, one of his principal followers, who appears to have originated from the Shropshire lands of the FitzAlans.

It is believed that Sir John accepted a ransom for his prisoner and built Polnoon Castle on a small hillock on what appears to be an earlier motte.

Following a period of peace and relative stability in Scotland during the reign of King James VI, religion continued to be a major issue.

Covenanters faced steep fines or even the threat of execution for expressing their faith and held their religious services (conventicles) in secret.

By the time the New Statistical Account for Scotland[5] was published in 1845 the weekly market had long been discontinued and a flower show was held in place of fairs.

[6] Surgeons, shopkeepers and traders such as coopers; grocers; wrights; smiths; boot and shoemakers supplied the needs and demands of the increasing population.

East Renfrewshire Council's archives hold an unpublished manuscript "Graham's Eaglesham Essay" which details the history of the village at this time.

By the early 20th century, The Eaglesham Estates[7] were heavily burdened and together with the considerable debts left by Allan Gilmour were advertised for sale in the late 1920s.

David McLean, a local ploughman, ran out of his cottage at the rear of Floors Farm after hearing an aeroplane crashing and saw a parachutist coming down.

Hess was tried as a war criminal at Nuremberg where an International Military Tribunal found him guilty on two counts of 'concerted plan or conspiracy' and 'crimes against peace'.

The trail consists of interpretation panels located throughout the village, explaining the history of the area from the 11th century to the present day.

The village today is served by a primary school, churches, library and a number of local services such as garages, shops, restaurant, tearooms and the historic Eglinton Arms Hotel.

The opening of the Glasgow Southern Orbital Road in 2005 generated considerable environmental benefits by reducing through traffic and creating a cleaner, safer environment for the local community.

[11] A memorial to Covenanters Robert Lockhart and Gabriel Thomson who were shot by Highlandmen and Dragoons under the command of Archibald MacAulay for their adherence to the Solemn League and Covenant as they returned from a coventicle on 1 May 1685, stands in the kirkyard.

Sir John de Montgomerie built a castle at Polnoon with the poind money that he received for the release of Lord Percy following the Battle of Otterburn.

The south-east side was truncated in the late 18th century by the building of the Orry cotton spinning mill, resulting in the removal of at least a third of the site.

[17] The Deil's Wood cairn[18] stands on the summit of a low but prominent ridge 350 metres (380 yd) east of Bonnyton farmsteading.