Darvel is on the A71 road nine miles east of Kilmarnock and west of Strathaven. The Lang Toon was founded in 1754 by the Earl of Loudon and grew rapidly. In the 19th century a successful lace–making industry was developed, with mills served by the River Irvine. The town's most famous son is Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin, and Darvel also boasts links to William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and to the 1st SAS regiment, stationed in the town during the Second World War. Darvel has a strong community of 3300 and hosts its own music festival every year. s1darvel.com has been developed to allow residents to share their news, views and opinions, publicise events and display photos and videos.

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The Lanfine Boars in 2010

The Boars in their winter coats. Video by John Oliver.

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10 West Edith Street
10 West Edith Street
3 bedroom Semi-detached
Darvel, £115,000
37 Hillview Road
37 Hillview Road
3 bedroom Bungalow
Darvel, £154,000
 
106B West Main Street
106B West Main Street
2 bedroom Flat
Darvel, £37,000
Unique 030 Acre Site fronting Braes Court Avenue
Unique 030 Acre Site fronting Braes Court Avenue
0 bedroom Plot
Darvel, £24,500
 

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East Main Street
East Main Street
1 bedroom Flat
Darvel, £335
Station Gate
Station Gate
3 bedroom House
Darvel, £525
 
Station Gate
Station Gate
3 bedroom House
Darvel, £525
Station Gate
Station Gate
3 bedroom House
Darvel, £525
 
 

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Jobs in or near Darvel

Team Manager(Social Care Review)
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Early Years Worker
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