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29-424: "Bour Tree" is an alternative name for the common elder tree, Sambucus nigra , often found in the older and more biodiverse local woodlands. Bourtreehill is north of the village of Dreghorn . The Annick Water , a tributary of the River Irvine, runs through Bourtreehill. Bourtreehill (and Broomlands) housing estates were built in the late 1970s to meet the demands of a burgeoning population. They developed around

58-468: A chemists , and a hairdresser. Although a small News Agent/Grocery Store has opened up in the Towerlands Gate area on the site of the former But'n'Ben. There is also a community centre in the old Towerlands Farm. The farm had lain derelict for a number of years until it was refurbished. A group was set up called Bourtreehill and Broomlands Community Association (BABCA), and the community centre

87-464: A degree of independence; equally, sheltered housing differs from a retirement community which is generally leasehold (owner-occupied). Many schemes have communal areas such as a lounge and/or garden where tenants can socialise. Many sheltered housing schemes are open only to people aged 60 or over although some accept people from the age of 55. This age restriction however is changing as the deciding factors in offering potential residents accommodation

116-570: A housing association. On 23 April 1976, the case of Sandy Davidson hit the headlines in Scotland as he has been one of the many children to go missing in Scotland. He has not been seen since despite the case being featured on the television programme Lorraine Kelly Investigates: Missing Children. In an incident that shocked the community of Bourtreehill a young mother was brutally murdered. In broad daylight on 10 November 1994 Shona Stevens had her life taken away from her violently while walking on

145-495: A senior school age will fall into the catchment area of Greenwood Academy . 55°37′0.3″N 4°37′45.3″W  /  55.616750°N 4.629250°W  / 55.616750; -4.629250 Sambucus nigra Sambucus nigra is a species complex of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae native to most of Europe. Common names include elder , elderberry , black elder , European elder , European elderberry , and European black elderberry . It grows in

174-914: A serrated margin. The young stems are hollow. The hermaphroditic flowers have five stamens, which are borne in large, flat corymbs 10–25 cm in diameter in late spring to mid-summer. The individual flowers are ivory white, 5–6 millimetres ( 3 ⁄ 16 – 1 ⁄ 4  in) in diameter, with five petals, and are pollinated by flies. The fruit is a glossy, dark purple to black berry 3–5 mm diameter, produced in drooping clusters in late autumn. The dark color of elderberry fruit occurs from its rich phenolic content, particularly from anthocyanins . There are several other closely related species, native to Asia and North America, which are similar, and sometimes treated as subspecies of Sambucus nigra , including S. nigra subsp. canadensis and S. nigra subsp. cerulea . The Latin specific epithet nigra means "black", and refers to

203-453: A variety of conditions including both wet and dry fertile soils, primarily in sunny locations. The plant is widely grown as an ornamental shrub or small tree. Both the flowers and the berries have a long tradition of culinary use, primarily for cordial and wine. Although the plant is commonly used in dietary supplements and traditional medicine , there is no scientific evidence that it provides any significant health benefit. Elderberry

232-465: A wide range of rented housing for older and/or disabled or other vulnerable people. In the United Kingdom most commonly it refers to grouped housing such as a block or "scheme" of flats or bungalows with a scheme manager or "officer"; traditionally the manager has lived on-site although this is not always the case these days. (Managers/officers used to be called "wardens" but this term

261-515: Is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 6 metres (20 ft) tall and wide, rarely reaching 10 m (33 ft) tall. The bark, light gray when young, changes to a coarse gray outer bark with lengthwise furrowing, lenticels prominent. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, 10–30 centimetres (4–12 inches) long, pinnate with five to seven (rarely nine) leaflets, the leaflets 5–12 cm (2– 4 + 3 ⁄ 4  in) long and 3–5 cm ( 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 –2 in) broad, with

290-729: Is also a larval host to the spring azure . Except for the flowers and ripe berries (but including the ripe seeds), all parts of the plant are poisonous to mammals, containing the cyanogenic glycoside sambunigrin (C 14 H 17 NO 6 , CAS number 99-19-4). The bark contains calcium oxalate crystals. It is a very common feature of hedgerows and scrubland in Britain and northern Europe. Some selections and cultivars have variegated or coloured leaves and other distinctive qualities, and are grown as ornamental plants . S. nigra f. porphyrophylla has dark maroon or black leaves, and pale pink flowers. The following cultivars have gained

319-582: Is being widened in recognition of the idea that being vulnerable and in need of support is not always age related. There is generally no upper age limit, the deciding factor instead being whether the person is independent enough to look after themselves or if they need care. A number of housing associations are now considering the rising need for this type of accommodation and are adding suitable accommodation in plans for their new social housing developments. Many of these developments are entitled to apply for funding from local governments to provide suitable housing for

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348-402: Is diluted with water before drinking. The popularity of this traditional drink recently has encouraged some commercial soft drink producers to introduce elderflower-flavoured drinks ( Fanta Shokata, Freaky Fläder). The flowers also may be dipped into a light batter and then fried to make elderflower fritters. The berries may be made into elderberry wine . In Hungary , an elderberry brandy

377-463: Is made from the berries. This plant is used in traditional medicine by native peoples and herbalists . Extracts of the flowers and fruits are used for cold and flu symptoms, although there is no high-quality clinical evidence that it is effective for treating any disease. [REDACTED] Media related to Sambucus nigra at Wikimedia Commons Sheltered housing Sheltered housing or sheltered accommodation are terms covering

406-425: Is made that requires 50 kilograms of fruit to produce 1  litre of brandy. In south-western Sweden , it is traditional to make a snaps liqueur flavoured with elderflower. Elderflowers are used in liqueurs such as St-Germain , and in a mildly alcoholic sparkling elderflower 'champagne', although a more alcoholic home-made version can be made. In Beerse , Belgium, a variety of jenever called beers vlierke

435-499: Is now felt to be out of date.) Sheltered housing schemes in the UK are generally owned, run and maintained as social housing by a local authority or housing association . Sheltered housing is self-contained and easy to manage, ranging from a simple bedsit to a large flat or small house. Such schemes are distinct from a nursing home or care home in that the tenants are usually able to look after themselves, are active and are afforded

464-517: Is served by Stagecoach West Scotland Educational needs in Bourtreehill are at present met by 1 Non-denominational Primary School (Elderbank Primary School) and 1 Roman Catholic School (St John Ogilvie Primary School). On 3 March 2011 the Scottish government granted North Ayrshire Council consent to close Broomlands, Fencedyke and Towerlands Primary Schools, a new school would be built on

493-481: Is used for various activities. BABCA at one point used to issue an irregular local newsletter making residents of the Bourtreehill and Broomlands area aware of coming events in the community centre and local issues which might affect them. This practice seems to have stopped some years ago. The local Health Centre is located in Cheviot Way. There has been a Health Centre in Cheviot Way for many years. Originally it

522-990: The Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit : Components of the elderberry plant, including its fruit, contain diverse phytochemicals , such as alkaloids , lectins , and cyanogenic glycosides, which may be toxic if consumed raw. The seeds and all green parts of the plant contain cyanogenic glycosides. Consumption of berries, leaves, bark or stems, if not properly prepared, may cause nausea , vomiting, and severe diarrhea . Elderberry plant constituents or products should not be consumed during pregnancy or by people with allergies or gastrointestinal diseases . Elderberry products may cause adverse effects when used with prescription drugs . The dark blue or purple berries are mildly poisonous in their raw state, but are edible after cooking. They can be used to make jam , jelly, chutney , and Pontack sauce. In Scandinavia and Germany, soup made from

551-589: The But 'n' Ben and The Village Inn closed. There is, however, a Sports club located to the north of the village centre. The demolition of the Towerlands Gate Complex resulted in a limited number shops available within the estate the village centre has a small shopping complex which provides a basic service for the community. It includes stores ranging from a Small Supermarket, a newsagent with an internal sub post office , bookmaker , Chinese Take-Away,

580-562: The deeply dark colour of the berries. The English term for the tree is not believed to come from the word "old", but from the Anglo Saxon æld , meaning fire, because the hollow stems of the branches were used as bellows to blow air into a fire. Sambucus nigra is native to Europe as far east as Turkey . It is native in, and common throughout, the British Isles . It has been introduced to parts of most other continents of

609-798: The elderberry (e.g. the German Fliederbeersuppe ) is a traditional meal. Commonly, the flowerheads are used in infusions , giving a drink in Northern Europe and the Balkans . These drinks are sold commercially as elderflower cordial or elderflower pressé . In Europe , the flowers are made into a syrup or cordial (in Romanian: Socată , in Swedish: fläder(blom)saft, in Danish: hyldeblomstsaft / hyldedrik), which

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638-615: The existing Broomlands site which would serve both Bourtreehill and Broomlands Estates. This site was chosen due to its central location within the revised catchment area. The new school opened to open to pupils in August 2014. The new school is called Elderbank Primary School. Although the Primary School catchment areas will change there will be no change to the Senior Schools Catchment area. And so children of

667-600: The footpath in Bourtreehill Park / Middleton Park on the way back to her nearby house. This murder remains unsolved. The community of Bourtreehill has a range of social problems such as drug dealing, underage drinking and petty acts of vandalism. This has been blamed on the lack of facilities for young people in the area, although several projects have sought to address this. These are however problems common in many areas of nearly every town up and down Britain. With new regeneration schemes and building works planned for

696-655: The future, the social problems of old should lessen if not cease. Bourtreehill is home to a library which was originally sited in the Towerlands Gate area. This original library was quite small, and also both users and library staff had concerns about the possibility of their cars being vandalised. In 1996, the library moved to a site directly next to the British Telecom exchange building in Cheviot Way. This custom built building cost 280,000 pounds sterling to build, and has since been vandalised on numerous occasions. There are no public houses in Bourtreehill since both

725-529: The older Bourtreehill House estate. Rather than being controlled by local or regional government, they were managed by Irvine Development Corporation, a body set up for the purpose of regenerating Irvine. Originally, Bourtreehill housing scheme was intended to be substantially larger than it is today, extending beyond the River Annick, further towards Perceton. However, with a considerable number of old mine workings, some of which have not been charted, this

754-544: The transfer of pollen between inflorescences. Elder rates as fair to good forage for animals such as mule deer , elk , sheep , and small birds. The fruit are an important food for many fruit-eating birds, notably blackcaps . Ripe elderberries are a favorite food for migrating band-tailed pigeons in northern California, which may sometimes strip an entire bush in a short time. The species provides good habitat for large and small mammals, as well as nesting habitat for many birds, including hummingbirds, warblers, and vireos. It

783-468: The world. Hedges, waste-ground roadsides, and woods are the typical habitats for the species. S. nigra is recorded as very common in Ireland in hedges as scrub in woods. Like other elderberries, Sambucus nigra is subject to elder whitewash fungus and jelly ear fungus . Strong-scented flowers in wild populations of S. nigra attract numerous, minute flower thrips which may contribute to

812-549: Was a small prefabricated building which was situated just a short distance down the road across from the Telecom building where there is now a sheltered housing complex. Now it is in a newer, larger building with other facilities, including a dentist. The Irvine New Town Trail is a cycle and pedestrian route which passes through Bourtreehill, giving relatively 'car free' access to Girdle Toll , Eglinton Country Park , Broomlands , Springside , Kilmarnock and beyond. The area

841-504: Was abandoned. North Bourtreehill has been a troubled community since its inception with several different construction companies being involved, some of which went bankrupt partway through the project. This has resulted in a wide variety of housing styles of varying quality. Since the disbanding of IDC, the houses which had not been sold to private ownership fell under either local council administration ( Cunninghame District Council, now North Ayrshire council) or, in some cases, were owned by

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