Kyle, Ayrshire

[2] The area is bordered by the historical districts of Cunninghame to the north, Clydesdale to the east and by Carrick to the south.

Kyle was the central of the three districts in the sheriffdom of Ayr (Ayrshire), which was divided naturally by its three primary rivers all running in a generally westward direction to flow into the firth of Clyde.

The area of Kyle includes the villages of Annbank, Mossblown, Tarbolton, Monkton, Symington and Dundonald as well as a number of smaller surrounding settlements such as Craigie, St Quivox and Loans.

The area encompasses the northern portion of South Ayrshire excluding Troon, Prestwick and Ayr.

At Dalblair near Cumnock, at the confluence of Guelt and Glenmuirshaw Waters, lie the ruins of the once impressive 15th century Kyle Castle.