Our History

Mossgiel Farm has a history shaped by family, Ayrshire cattle and generations of practical farming.

A farming story in pictures

These photographs capture moments from the people, animals and traditions that helped shape Mossgiel. From reusable milk churns and local agricultural shows to the next generation on the farm, they form a visual record of where we have come from.

Reusable milk churns being loaded onto a train at Mauchline — Milk transport in the old days, with reusable churns being loaded at Mauchline.

Bobby Cunningham at Catrine Show in 1948 — Bryce’s grandfather, Bobby Cunningham, at Catrine Show in 1948.

First-prize group of five Ayrshire cattle at Tarbolton Show in 1966 — First-prize group of five at Tarbolton Show in 1966.

Bobby Cunningham with the Ayrshire breed champion in 1971.

Robert Bryce at Mossgiel Farm — Robert Bryce, part of the Mossgiel family story.

Bryce Cunningham holding a traditional milk churn at Mossgiel Farm — Bryce Cunningham with a traditional milk churn.

The next generation of the Cunningham family with a tractor at Mossgiel Farm — The next generation with the tractor at Mossgiel Farm.

Our history matters because it helps shape what we build next.

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