So called from Ormiston House", for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974.
"Resolved That on the application of Messrs R J McConnell & Co., three new streets on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Ormiston Drive, Ormiston Crescent and Ormiston Parade". (3rd November 1914).