Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Galston
In or near Riccarton.
Galston — a village in scotland central.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock · 7.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Galston is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 4,690. It is characterised by its local amenities and residential areas. The village serves as a community hub for the surrounding region, providing essential services and facilities for residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6009, -4.3817
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA4 8AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Population
- 4,690
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648909 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Galston Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Galston Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Barr Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Galston and Loudoun Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Galston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Juniper Jungle
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Loudoun Kirk
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Loudoun Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Loudoun Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Galston Parish Church
Galston Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Galston Bridge
Galston Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Barr Castle
Barr Castle — castle in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) — church in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Galston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 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
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Prestwick Holiday Park
Prestwick Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Marine Troon
Marine Troon — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, 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
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galston?
- Galston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA4 8AA).
- What is Galston?
- Galston — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Galston?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA4 8AA.
- How do I get to Galston?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA4 8AA.