Welcome to The Darvel Heritage Channel, your gateway to exploring the rich history of Darvel. Our site showcases a collection of fascinating images from the town’s past, including rare glimpses of special events, the historic lace industry, and Darvel’s connection to Sir Alexander Fleming and his discovery of penicillin. You can also discover stories about the Battles of Loudoun Hill and much more.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Frank Donnelly for granting us access to the museum and for his many years of dedicated caretaking and curating of the artefacts. All content comes from carefully digitised artefacts held in the Darvel Museum at the Town Hall, bringing the town’s unique heritage to life for everyone to enjoy.