ARDROSSAN Castle Heritage Society recently played host to members of the United States branch of the Clan Montgomery. 

The Montgomery family owned Ardrossan Castle hundreds of years ago and the visitors wanted to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors by looking round the castle. 

Leonard Montgomery, President of Clan Montgomery Society International, thanked Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society members for the warm welcome on such a grey day. He said: “We really enjoyed our visit to the Castle.”

Members of the Heritage Society acted as guides, and Dr Louise Turner, an expert on the Montgomery family, gave a brief talk and answered many questions. 

Louise wrote the novel Fire and Sword about the dispute between the Montgomeries and the Cunninghames. 

The Clan members were enthusiastic in their appreciation of their enjoyable and informative experience.

Leonard added: “We were treated to an up-close and personal tour by your knowledgeable volunteers and Dr Louise Turner. We came away with added awareness of our family history.”