Caves · Scottish Lowlands
Dunton Cove
In or near Eaglesham.
Dunton Cove — a cave broad in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stewarton · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunton Cove is a cave broad located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Dunton Cove is a cave located in central Scotland. This geological feature is notable for its unique formations and natural beauty, making it a point of interest for those exploring the region.
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Background
History
The word cove in Scots means 'cave'. It is noted in the 1856 Ordnance Survey 'Name Book', Volume 27 as being recorded on "Mr. Craufords' Estate" map and local information of its use by Covenanters and its artificial origin was provided by Matthew Dunlop of Craigendunton and John Dunlop of Waterside. No specific record of the cave's use are recorded however Covenanter sympathies were strong in the area and the 'Fugitive Roll' of May 1684 records "Andrew Gemmil, in Bembreich (Benbeoch); James Lindsay and his son Thomas in Glerfin (Clanfin), and his son, Thomas Lindsay; James Howie and his son, John Howie at Lochgoin Farm and also living at Lochgoin was Isobel Howie, who is known to have gone…
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- Coordinates
- 55.6743, -4.3722
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA3 6JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Stewarton — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38251436 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunton Cove (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Langdyke, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Corbett of Rowallan Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Lochgoyn Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
John Howie's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Lochgoin Museum
Museums · 2.9 km
John Howie Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Harelaw Farm Wedding Venue
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Drumboy Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Sneddon Law
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Bruntland Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.7 km
Lochgoin Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.8 km
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Corbett of Rowallan Monument
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Lochgoyn Monument
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John Howie's Monument
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📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Lochgoin Museum
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Where to eat & stay near Dunton Cove
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
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The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
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Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunton Cove?
- Dunton Cove is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA3 6JJ).
- What is Dunton Cove?
- Dunton Cove — a cave broad in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunton Cove?
- The nearest railway station is Stewarton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA3 6JJ.
- Is Dunton Cove free to visit?
- Yes, Dunton Cove is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunton Cove?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA3 6JJ. It sits within the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency.