and mansion house were left abandoned for many years and fell into extreme dilapidation. In 1971 the mansion house was demolished and by 1973, Taylor Woodrow had started construction on the first of what would be many housing estates within the grounds. Lodge Craigends In 1907, John Charles Cunninghame became one of the many benefactors in the establishment of a Masonic Lodge in the area. In addition to a financial donation, he also allowed the Lodge to use his family estate's name. Lodge Craigends No 1042 was established in the nearby town of Linwood and continues to operate there. Craigends Social Club (the social arm of Lodge Craigends) has become a valuable facility which is used by many members of the local community. Landscape Craigends straddles two rivers: the Gryffe and the Locher. Situated on rolling land the estate rises gently to its highest point in the southeast. Though now dominated by private houses, roads and pavements some ancient woodland remains - most notably in the west, along the banks of the Gryffe. References External links Craigends House and the Cunningham Family Alexander Cunningham & John Charles Cuninghame, (the 17th and final laird) of Craigends, founders of Glengarnock Iron Works Craigends of the 20th Century(Broken Link 10/24/2016) The Website of Lodge Craigends No 1042 Villages in Renfrewshire Strathgryffe