Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine
Also known as: Ceiteirein
Catrine — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Catrine is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,100 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5009°, -4.3367°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Catrine is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, which was formerly a centre of cotton manufacture. The village is located close to the settlements of Sorn and Mauchline, and had a population of around 2,020 in 2020.
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Background
History
Catrine lies at the edge one of the longest-lasting Gaelic-speaking areas in the Lowlands of Scotland. The original Gaelic name of the village appears to be based on the root 'ceit' meaning dark or gloomy place, perhaps referring to thick woods near the village. Catrine was constructed around one of the first cotton mills in Scotland in 1787 by Claud Alexander of Ballochmyle (who had made a not insignificant fortune as Commissary General in India) in partnership with David Dale. A plan of Catrine at that time shows the hamlet consisted of 11 buildings, including a smithy and corn mill.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.5009, -4.3367
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 6LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Population
- 2,100
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010000 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Catrine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mill workers' cottages, Bridge Street, Catrine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Catrine Mill Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Catrine
Villages · 0.5 km
Catrine Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Catrine War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 0.8 km
Ballochmyle Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Howford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Ballochmyle Golf Course
Golf courses · 1.1 km
Clifftop viewpoint (informal)
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Ballochmyle Cup & Ring Markings (Kingencleugh Panel)
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Ballochmyle Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Site of destroyed Pedens Cave
Caves · 1.6 km
Catrine is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 2,100. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,100
- Constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Catrine
45 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Catrine →
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Ballochmyle Viaduct
Ballochmyle Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Clifftop viewpoint (informal)
Clifftop viewpoint (informal) is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Caves · Scottish Lowlands
Site of destroyed Pedens Cave
Site of destroyed Pedens Cave — a cave in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)
Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Site of Heatherhouse
Site of Heatherhouse — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Rock-cut caves and tunnels with boat-access ramp
Rock-cut caves and tunnels with boat-access ramp — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Barskimming New Bridge
Barskimming New Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Howford Bridge
Howford Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming
Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caves · Scottish Lowlands
Two-level Netheraird Holm Caves
Two-level Netheraird Holm Caves — cave in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caves · Scottish Lowlands
Rock-cut tunnel & caves with boat access ramp
Rock-cut tunnel & caves with boat access ramp — cave in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Ballochmyle Golf Course
Ballochmyle Golf Course — golf course in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Kingencleugh Castle
Kingencleugh Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Mauchline Castle
Mauchline Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Theatres · Scottish Lowlands
Abbey Cinema
Abbey Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ballochmyle Cup & Ring Markings (Kingencleugh Panel)
Ballochmyle Cup & Ring Markings (Kingencleugh Panel) — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Burns House Museum
Burns House Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine War Memorial
Catrine War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine Mill Memorial
Catrine Mill Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Burns National Memorial
Burns National Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Sorn Parish Church
Sorn Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine Mill Memorial
Catrine Mill Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine Parish Church
Catrine Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine War Memorial
Catrine War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Ballochmyle Bridge
Ballochmyle Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Catrine
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Crofthead Holiday Park
Crofthead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Prestwick Holiday Park
Prestwick Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock
The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns
Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr
Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catrine?
- Catrine is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 6LW).
- What is Catrine?
- Catrine — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Catrine?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 6LW.
- Is Catrine free to visit?
- Yes, Catrine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catrine?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 6LW.