The parish church of Kilmarnock, which stands near the centre of the town. In Burns's day, the building dated from about the middle of the 18 th Century, though it stood on the site of a much older church. The Rev William Lindsay was the first minister of the Moderate School to be inducted there. Lindsay's induction was so much against popular sentiment, that a riot took place. The living belonged to the Earl of Glencairn.
Tradition has it that the ground floor of the old church was once used as a prison.
Burns gives the internal history of the Laigh Kirk from the time of the Rev William Lindsay to that of the Rev James Mackinlay in 'The Ordination'. Scotweb The leading Scottish brand on the Internet, for top quality information, goods, and services direct from the heart of Scotland. Club Scotweb Free personal registration for Scotweb news, discounts and special offers, and more. The original contact directory for Scots and lovers of Scotland around the world, where you keep full control over your own entry.