About Knockroon

Knockroon - be part of something special

The purchase of William and Robert Adam’s Dumfries House for the nation by a consortium led by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (or Duke of Rothesay as he is known in Scotland), marked the start of a long-term commitment to East Ayrshire by the Prince’s Charities.

The purchase was quickly followed by the decision to take forward a model community for Scotland.

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Watercolor of the finished Knockroon street

Knockroon is not just another housing development. It is a neighbourhood: a neighbourhood incorporating homes, shops to serve local and daily needs and workplaces for small businesses.

Situated on the edge of the historic town of Cumnock in Ayrshire and on the edge of Dumfries House Estate, it is less than half an hour from Ayr and Kilmarnock and only 45 minutes from Glasgow.

The Knockroon neighbourhood has been designed to reflect the rich architectural tradition of Ayrshire. By drawing on the timeless language of traditional design, Knockroon is being built to last and will continue to look beautiful for years to come.

Streets and homes each have their own character and encourage a sense of community. A network of paths allows walking and cycling to Dumfries House, Cumnock, Auchinleck and beyond.

Adam Square will be at the centre of the new neighbourhood with a public building as its focal point. The mix of homes, shops and workplaces ensures Knockroon will be a vibrant place to work, live and visit – a pleasant place to be.

Development Director is Andrew Hamilton, BSc, FRICS, MVO, who for the last 20 years has been co-ordinating the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury project in Dorset as Poundbury Development Director.

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