In 1615 William Montgomerie, a merchant, lived at Rakerfield that was situated just off the above-mentioned old drove road that once formed a direct route from Beith to Howwood.
Rakerfield Farm was a two storey dwelling of unusual construction, with well carved stone window and door surrounds, etc.
It was once used as hunting lodge and a dwelling for a gamekeeper.
Mrs & Mrs Blair, lived here at the time of the construction of Kirkleegreen Reservoir and it was purchased upon their death by Ayrshire County Council who the roof removed.

A 'Raker' is the Scot's for a traveller which may link with the old drove road that once ran past the property.
In 1615 William Montgomerie, a merchant, lived at Rakerfield that was situated just off the above-mentioned old drove road that once formed a direct route from Beith to Howwood. Rakerfield Farm was a two storey dwelling of unusual construction, with well carved stone window and door surrounds, etc. It was once used as hunting lodge and a dwelling for a gamekeeper. Mrs & Mrs Blair, lived here at the time of the construction of Kirkleegreen Reservoir and it was purchased upon their death by Ayrshire County Council who the roof removed.
A 'Raker' is the Scot's for a traveller which may link with the old drove road that once ran past the property.
Lands of Brownmuir