Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Coylton
Coylton — village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Coylton is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Ayr, which is 7 km away. The postcode for Coylton is KA6 6JQ, and entry to the area is free.
About
Coylton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,160 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4434°, -4.5183°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Coylton (Scots: Culton) is a village and civil parish in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is five miles (eight kilometres) east of Ayr and 2+1⁄2 miles (4 kilometres) west of Drongan, on the A70. Sundrum Castle Holiday Park is to the west of the village, in the grounds of Sundrum Castle, which partly dates to the 13th century. A rocking stone stands atop the Craigs of Kyle near Coylton. It weighs about 30 tons and rests upon two stones. A large standing stone known as Wallace's Stone stands nearby. The village is also home to a parish church of the Gothic style, built in 1832.
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Background
History
Coylton is one of the smallest civil parishes in Ayrshire in geographical sense, but it boasted a sizeable population during the peak of the coal mining industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The parish historically includes the original settlement or Low Coylton, Upper Coylton (or Hillhead), Joppa, Craighall, Woodside and the village of Rankinston. The areas of Low Coylton, Hillhead, Joppa, along with contemporary housing estates such as Barngore and Highpark form today's Coylton village. The village is said to take its name from "Auld King Coil of Coilsfield" (Coel Hen) but old records have it spelt Quiltoun or Cuilton. The village at the heart of the parish is almost linear,…
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- Coordinates
- 55.4434, -4.5183
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 6JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Population
- 2,160
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011801 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coylton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Coylton Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 178467.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lochend Loch
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Low Coylton
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Coylton Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Roodlea Golf Centre
Golf courses · 1.5 km
Sundrum Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Sundrum Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Sundrum Colliery No2
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Ness Waterfall
Waterfalls · 1.9 km
Loch Fergus
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Bridge, Cushats Policies
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Old Bridge, Coyle
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Coylton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 2,160. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,160
- Constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Things to see in Coylton
60 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coylton →
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Alloway Kirk
Alloway Kirk — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Belleisle Golf Course
Belleisle Golf Course — golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Brig o' Doon
Brig o' Doon is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Burns Monument
Burns Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Carcluie Loch
Carcluie Loch — lake in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Lindston Loch
Lindston Loch — lake in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Fergus
Loch Fergus — lake in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west via a watercousrse to Snipe Loch.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Lochend Loch
Lochend Loch — lake in Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Martnaham Loch
Martnaham Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Perclewan Burn.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Roodlea Golf Centre
Roodlea Golf Centre — golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Snipe Loch
Snipe Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows south-east to Martnaham Loch.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Robert Burns Cottage
Robert Burns Cottage — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Alloway Auld Kirk
Alloway Auld Kirk — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Colliery No2
Sundrum Colliery No2 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Martnaham Castle
Martnaham Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Laigh Kyleston, dun site
Laigh Kyleston, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Craigmuir Mote, dun site
Craigmuir Mote, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Monk Wood Mains, dun site
Monk Wood Mains, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Lindston House Henge
Lindston House Henge — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Lindston Henge
Lindston Henge — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Cambusdoon House
Cambusdoon House — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · Scottish Lowlands
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Heads of Ayr Farm Park — a zoo aquarium in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Lochend Loch
Lochend Loch — lake in Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Low Coylton
Old Parish Church and Graveyard, Low Coylton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Coylton Parish Church
Coylton Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Roodlea Golf Centre
Roodlea Golf Centre — golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Castle
Sundrum Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Coylton
Places to stay
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
Crofthead Holiday Park
Crofthead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 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.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The White House and Adjoining Joiner's Shop, Kirkmichael Arms, Straiton Road, Kirkmichael
The White House and Adjoining Joiner's Shop, Kirkmichael Arms, Straiton Road, Kirkmichael in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington
Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington 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
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coylton?
- Coylton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 6JQ).
- What is Coylton?
- Coylton — village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Coylton?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA6 6JQ.
- Is Coylton free to visit?
- Yes, Coylton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coylton?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 6JQ.