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Anciently, Kyle itself was sub-divided into two parts. To the north of the River Ayr was "Kyle Stewart," lands held by the Fitzalan's since the 11th century (the future Stewart Kings of Scotland). To the south was "Kyle Regis" or King's Kyle, lands historically retained by the monarch under royal authority from the royal castle at Ayr (On May 16, 1975 Ayr County Council officially disbanded these old districts and burghs). Even today, HRH Prince Charles retains the title “Lord of Kyle” passed down to him through the Stewart Kings. Kyle And Carrick was the former name (1975-96) of a local government district in the Strathclyde region of Scotland. In 1996 it was constituted as a Unitary Authority, but renamed South Ayrshire . Near Cumnock , at the confluence of Guelt and Glenmuir Waters, are the ruins of the 15th century Kyle Castle . According to local tradition in Kyle, the name derives from Old King Cole said to be buried in a cairn in Tarbolton, Ayrshire. |
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