Valerie Hamiton was brought up in McLelland Drive and through her teenage years
lived in New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock. Both her parents, Alastair Irving and Patsy
McCrone came from musical families. She also enjoyed singing and was a member
of Holy Trinity Church choir and also Kilmarnock and Ayr Gaelic choirs. She
attended Grammar Primary school and Kilmarnock Academy before starting work
with Ayrshire District Council at the age of 15 years as a dental assistant within local
schools.
After a few years, she moved on to work as a tufted weaver in BMK carpet manufacturers
where she met William Reid who became her husband and father of her two children,
Alastair and Lorna. Sadly, She was widowed in 1992. Valerie was married again in
2013 to Joseph Hamilton and they now reside in Troon. Most of her adult life has
been spent caring for family as a mother, Grandmother and for those close to her
during various illnesses. Still a carer but enjoys singing, dancing and having fun with
her family. She has recently written books for children based on her adventures and
walks with her grandchildren. Loves spending time with her wee dog - Bichon Buddy.
A guide track for ‘Valerie Hamilton’ is available below for listening: -
The track is additionally available within the following collections and sets: -
Associated Collections: -
4/4
Ayrshire Characters
Reel
The Kilmarnock Collection
Associated PDF Download Sets: -
Lucky 7
