Notable residents Kimberly Benson, professional wrestler. Jameson Clark, actor, starring in films such as Whisky Galore! James Jameson, Surgeon General, Army Medical Service Joanne Love, footballer Gordon McQueen, former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United footballer and Sky Sports presenter. George Stevenson, former Scotland and Motherwell F.C. footballer, went on to be the club's most successful manager Allan Wilson, Politician, former Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government Minister. Places of worship Auld Kirk The "Auld Kirk" is one of the oldest churches in Scotland still in use both pre-and post-Reformation. It is a Category A listed building. Roman Catholic Church St Brigid's The church was established in 1858 and the current building opened in 1862. Gospel Hall Tracing its roots back to 1889, the mission hall was completed in 1897. Education Primary education Moorpark Primary School, accessed from Milton Road or School Road by students, was opened in 1978 to replace Ladyland School built in 1869 and Bridgend School, built in 1893. The school is located east of its namesake Moorpark House and is adjacent to the former site of local secondary school Garnock Academy. The new Moorpark Primary School is currently under construction on the site of Garnock Academy, due to open in Autumn 2022. Glengarnock Primary School has from 10 January 2017 been situated in the Garnock Community Campus. Saint Bridget's Primary School, located on Hagthorne Avenue, educates local children of Roman Catholic and Christian parents. This location opened in October 1963 replacing the 1894 building. Secondary education Garnock Academy is a secondary school that was formed in 1971 by the amalgamation of Beith Academy, Dalry High School, Kilbirnie Central School and Speir's school. Opening in September 1972, it was situated on School Road adjacent to Moorpark Primary, However, as of January 2017, the school moved into the new Garnock Community Campus in the Glengarnock area alongside the Primary school, Community Pool and library and other public offices and areas. It is a non-denominational co-educational school serving Barmill, Beith, Dalry, Gateside, Glengarnock, Kilbirnie, Longbar and the surrounding area. It has around 1,100 pupils. Transport Rail The town is serviced by Glengarnock railway station which runs regular services managed by ScotRail on the Ayrshire Coast Line. There are three trains per hour to Glasgow Mon - Sat, and an hourly service on Sunday. Bus Services The area is served by Stagecoach West Scotland and McGill's Bus