Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Loans
In or near Gatehead.
Loans — a village in scotland highlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie · 2.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
Loans is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 730 residents. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes typical of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a quiet rural setting, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration of the surrounding natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5504, -4.6241
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA10 7FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Population
- 730
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643861 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

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Vineyards · 1.7 km

Harpercroft Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.7 km

Wardlaw Hill
Vineyards · 1.8 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St Meddan
Historic churches · 1.9 km

Kemp Law, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km

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Historic churches · 2.3 km

St Meddans Church, St Meddans Street, Troon
Historic churches · 2.4 km

Portland Church, St Meddans Street, Troon
Historic churches · 2.4 km

Barassie
Beaches · 2.5 km

Gordon Brown Memorial Garden
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Piers · Scottish Lowlands
North Courtyard Pier, Fullarton Estate
North Courtyard Pier, Fullarton Estate — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Harpercroft
Harpercroft — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Harpercroft Hillfort
Harpercroft Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Wardlaw Hill
Wardlaw Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St Meddan
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St Meddan — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Loans
Places to stay
Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Marine Troon
Marine Troon — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Prestwick Holiday Park
Prestwick Holiday 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
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Eglinton Camping and Touring Site
Eglinton Camping and Touring Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr
Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr 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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston
Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loans?
- Loans is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA10 7FP).
- What is Loans?
- Loans — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loans?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA10 7FP.
- How do I get to Loans?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA10 7FP.