Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ayton
Also known as: Baile Eighe
Ayton — village in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reston · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ayton in central Scotland, the nearest railway station is Reston, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ayton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 600 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8431°, -2.1250°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ayton is a small village located in the historic county of Berwickshire, today part of the Scottish Borders region. It is on the Eye Water, from which it is said to take its name: Ayton means 'Eye-town'. It contains the former ancient tollbooth or town hall with a clock tower, the Hemelvaart Bier Cafe (an entertainment venue as well as a bar) and a village store. It is located near the East Coast Main Line railway line, which runs between London, King's Cross and Edinburgh, Waverley station, the closest station being Reston station. The A1 (Great North Road) originally ran through the heart of the village, but during the 1980s a bypass was built to the East of the village. Ayton was the location of a coaching inn on the road between London and Edinburgh.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8431, -2.1250
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD14 5QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Population
- 600
- Nearest railway station
- Reston — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q793327 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ayton, Scottish Borders (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ayton - geograph.org.uk - 563865.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Summerhill, Beanburn, Ayton
Historic houses · 0.1 km
War Memorial, Ayton Parish Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Ayton Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
St Dionysius' Church (remains), Ayton
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Ayton Castle miniature railway
Miniature railways · 0.6 km
Ayton Castle
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Ayton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
Ayton
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Aytonlaw E
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Aytonlaw W
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Railway Bridge (East)
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Railway Bridge (West)
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Ayton is a small village in central Scotland with a population of 600. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 600
- Constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
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Things to see in Ayton
65 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ayton →
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Ayton railway station
Ayton railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Burnmouth railway station
Burnmouth railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Eyemouth transmitting station
Eyemouth transmitting station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Lamberton Skerrs
Lamberton Skerrs in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ayton Parish Church
Ayton Parish Church — church building in Ayton, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Burnmouth Harbour
Burnmouth Harbour — harbor in Burnmouth, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Windmills · Central Scotland
Eyemouth windmill
Eyemouth windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Foulden Jubilee Viewpoint
Foulden Jubilee Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
No 15, Foulden
No 15, Foulden — architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
No 16, Foulden
No 16, Foulden — architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
No 38, Foulden
No 38, Foulden — architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Railway Bridge (East)
Railway Bridge (East) is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Railway Bridge (West)
Railway Bridge (West) is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
St John's House, 12-16 Albert Road, Eyemouth
St John's House, 12-16 Albert Road, Eyemouth — house in Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Summerhill, Beanburn, Ayton
Summerhill, Beanburn, Ayton — architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Ayton Castle miniature railway
Ayton Castle miniature railway — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Eyemouth Museum
Eyemouth Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Willie Spears Statue
Willie Spears Statue — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Foulden War Memorial
Foulden War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster
Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Summerhill, Beanburn, Ayton
Summerhill, Beanburn, Ayton — architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Ayton Parish Church
War Memorial, Ayton Parish Church — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ayton Parish Church
Ayton Parish Church — church building in Ayton, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Dionysius' Church (remains), Ayton
St Dionysius' Church (remains), Ayton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Ayton Castle miniature railway
Ayton Castle miniature railway — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Ayton Castle
Ayton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Ayton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Eyemouth Holiday Park
Eyemouth Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Shepherd's Rest
Shepherd's Rest — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gallows Law CAMC CL
Gallows Law CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Scoutscroft Touring
Scoutscroft Touring — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Red Lion Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
59 And 61, Bridge Street
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Berwick Arms
The Berwick Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ayton?
- Ayton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD14 5QS).
- What is Ayton?
- Ayton — village in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD14 5QS.
- Is Ayton free to visit?
- Yes, Ayton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD14 5QS.