100 YEARS AGO

A tragedy unfolded at Mossbog Farm, Tarbolton, when a fire caused the death of a 68 year-old farm servant.

It is surmised that a spark to a petrol tank ignited the tank and the fire caused severe damage to a byre and a metal outhouse.

A 68 year-old man, who was sleeping in the loft, was burnt to death and his charred remains were later discovered by Kilmarnock Fire Brigade.

Damage to the property is estimated to be £1,500.