Prof Thomas Jackson FRSE (1773–1837) physicist was born and raised here.

John Loudon Macadam (1756–1836).
Lagwyne  just outside the village was his childhood home.

Colonel Alexander Clark-Kennedy of Knockgray (1780–1864) captured the eagle and colours of a French regiment at the Battle of Waterloo.
Prof Thomas Jackson FRSE (1773–1837) physicist was born and raised here.
John Loudon Macadam (1756–1836). Lagwyne  just outside the village was his childhood home.
Colonel Alexander Clark-Kennedy of Knockgray (1780–1864) captured the eagle and colours of a French regiment at the Battle of Waterloo.
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