Thorntoun house and estate

The estate spreads across 26 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and grounds, maintaining the original structures of a walled garden and stables.

The property's first recorded owner was Murthhaw de Montgomery in 1296, followed by the Mure family who obtained control through marriage alliances in the 17th century.

The Cuninghame family's coat of arms at Thorntoun displays a shakefork design with the enduring motto 'Over fork over', representing their ancestral connection.

Located half a mile from Crosshouse and Springside villages, the estate includes extensive walking paths through mature woodland areas and maintained gardens.

Before becoming a nursing home, the estate operated as Thorntoun School from 1971 to 1990, serving children aged 11 to 16 with emotional difficulties.

Location: North Ayrshire

GPS coordinates: 55.61340,-4.57272

Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12