65 Dalhowan Street, Crosshill

This is a continuous row of cottages lining the west side of Dalhowan Street in Crosshill. The cottages were built in the early 19th century as part of a planned weaver’s village, with many of the workers coming from Ireland. Crosshill is considered the least altered example of a weaver's village in Ayrshire. The buildings are predominantly single-storey, although some have dormers or attics, and a few are two-storey. They are constructed of painted rubble with contrasting margins, and some are raised.

The windows vary, with a mix of timber sash and case windows and more recent replacements. The roofs are covered in grey slates, and feature gable and ridge stacks, some of which are raised with skews. Many cottages have an asymmetrical design, with two windows on one side of the entrance door and one on the other, reflecting the original presence of two looms in the weaving room.

The row is notable for retaining much of its original external appearance and contributing significantly to the streetscape and character of the village, particularly its largely unaltered rooflines and window openings. Number 83 Dalhowan Street is a later addition, constructed in 2004. The statutory address now covers numbers 15-81 (odd numbers) and 85-91 (odd numbers) Dalhowan Street.