Following his death in 1784, the estate was run by his
widow Mary Ramsay till her death in 1788. Auchincruive then
passed to their son Richard Alexander Oswald, a government
contractor during the American War.
More recently, Auchincruive was gifted to the Secretary
of State by John Hannah of Girvan Mains. It became the home
of the Scottish Agricultural College with the Hannah Research
Institute being named in his honour. The estate is also
available for use as a venue for outdoor events such as
the Ayr Agricultural Show. Oswald Hall can be booked for
conferences or musical events. The grounds around the house
and along River Ayr can be used by the public for scenic
walks.
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