New Cumnock pupil lays wreath at Knockshinnoch disaster memorial service
A NEW Cumnock pupil has laid a wreath at Knockshinnoch memorial cairn to mark 71 years since the disaster.
Megan, pictured above, who attends New Cumnock Primary School, represented the town’s young people at the memorial service which was held last
week.
She was joined at the event by community council chair Marie Walker. The disaster saw 13 miners lose their lives at Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery on September 7 1950.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here