Knockdolian, an 18th century mansion in Colmonell parish, Ayrshire, on the right bank of the Stinchar, and at the NE base of conical Knockdolian Hill (869 feet), 2 miles W by S of the village. Its owner, William M`Connel, Esq. (b. 1809), holds 3230 acres in the shire, valued at £2031 per annum. Ruined Knockdolian Castle stands ½ mile to the NW.—Ord. Sur., sh. 7, 1863.

(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)