List of places in East Ayrshire facts for kids

This article is a helpful guide to many interesting places in East Ayrshire, a beautiful area in Scotland. You'll find towns, villages, old castles, fun parks, and even rivers listed here. It's like a map made of words, showing you all the cool spots to explore!

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• Auchinleck: This is a village with a rich history. You can find Auchinleck House nearby, which is a grand old country house. The village also has its own railway station.

B

• Barr Castle: This is a historic tower house located near Galston. It's a cool example of old Scottish architecture.
• Battle of Mauchline Muir: This was an important battle that took place in 1648 near Mauchline. It was part of Scotland's history.
• Black Loch: A lovely loch (which is a Scottish word for lake) near New Cumnock. It's a peaceful spot.
• Busbie Castle: The ruins of an old castle near Crosshouse. It's a reminder of times long ago.
• Bellsbank: A village in East Ayrshire.

C

• Catrine: A village known for its historic cotton mill, which was once very important for the area.
• Chapeltoun: A small village.
• Corsehill: This area includes the interesting Corsehill Lighthouse, which isn't a real lighthouse but a tall tower built as a landmark.
• Craigmalloch: A place in East Ayrshire.
• Creoch Loch: Another beautiful loch in the area.
• Cronberry: A small village.
• Crosshouse: A village that also has its own railway station.
• Cumnock: A larger town in East Ayrshire with a long history.

D

• Dalmellington: A village located near the beautiful River Doon.
• Dalrymple: A village that sits on the banks of the River Doon.
• Darvel: A town known for its lace-making history.
• Dean Castle: A fantastic medieval castle located near Kilmarnock. It's a great place to visit and learn about history.
• Deil's Dyke: An ancient earthwork, possibly a defensive boundary, that runs through parts of East Ayrshire.
• Dick Institute: A museum and art gallery in Kilmarnock, named after James Dick. It's a great place to learn and see art.
• Drongan: A village in East Ayrshire.
• Dunlop: A village famous for its delicious Dunlop cheese!

F

• Fenwick: A village with a historic church.

G

• Galston: A town located on the River Irvine.
• Gatehead: A village that also has a railway station.
• Greenholm: A small village.

H

• Hurlford: A village near Kilmarnock.

K

• Kay Park: A lovely park in Kilmarnock, perfect for walks and outdoor activities.
• Kilmarnock: One of the largest towns in East Ayrshire. It's a busy place with lots to see and do. It has a railway station and the impressive Kilmarnock railway viaduct. The Kilmarnock Cross is a central point in the town.
• Kilmaurs: A village with interesting historical buildings like Kilmaurs Place. It also has a railway station.
• Knockentiber: A small village.

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• Lady's Well: A historic well, often associated with local legends.
• Laigh Kirk: A historic church in Kilmarnock.
• Laigh Milton Viaduct: A very old railway viaduct, one of the oldest in Scotland, near Gatehead.
• Loch o' th' Lowes: A beautiful loch near New Cumnock.
• Logan: A village in East Ayrshire.
• Loudoun: An area home to the impressive Loudoun Castle, a historic ruin. Nearby is Loudoun Hill, a famous landmark.
• Lowes Loch: Another scenic loch in the area.
• Lugar: A village named after the Lugar Water river that flows through it.
• Lugton: A village that sits on the border of East Ayrshire.

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• Mauchline: A historic town, famous for its connections to the poet Robert Burns. The Battle of Mauchline Muir took place nearby.
• Moot Hill: An ancient mound, often used for important meetings or ceremonies in the past.
• Moscow: A small village with an unusual name!
• Muirkirk: A village known for its industrial history, especially coal mining.

N

• Netherthird: A small community.
• New Cumnock: A town in the south of East Ayrshire, with its own railway station.
• Newmilns: A town on the River Irvine, known for its historic tower.

O

• Ochiltree: A village with historical ties to Robert Burns.

P

• Palace Theatre: A popular theatre in Kilmarnock, where you can watch shows and performances.
• Patna: A village named after the city in India.
• Polnessan: A small village.
• Priestland: A small community.

R

• Rankinston: A village in East Ayrshire.
• Riccarton, Ayrshire: A village that is now part of Kilmarnock.
• Rivers: East Ayrshire is home to several important rivers, including the River Ayr, River Doon, and River Irvine. These rivers are important for nature and local life.
• Rugby Park: The home stadium of Kilmarnock Football Club, a famous football team.

S

• Sorn: A village with the impressive Sorn Castle, a beautiful historic building.
• Stair: A village that includes the historic Stair House.
• Stewarton: A town known for its bonnet-making history. It also has a railway station.

T

• Thorntoun: An area that includes the historic Thorntoun house and estate.
• Trabboch: A small village.

W

• Waterside: A village located by the water.

See also

• List of places in Scotland

Images for kids

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  Dean Ford over Kilmarnock Water

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  River Afton, Burns cairn

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  Kilmarnock Viaduct

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  Gatehead

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  Dean Castle Palace

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  Cairn, Gatehead

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  Auchinleck House

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  River Irvine at Newmilns

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  Stewarton Viaduct

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  Dean Suspension Bridge

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  Newmilns Tower