Follies · Scottish Lowlands
Miller's Folly (c. 1853)
In or near Annbank.
Miller's Folly (c. 1853) — a folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-on-Ayr · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Miller's Folly (c. 1853) is a folly located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Miller's Folly is a folly located in the Scottish Lowlands, constructed around 1853. It is characterised by its whimsical architecture, typical of the era's romanticised designs.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4661, -4.6368
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-on-Ayr — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/13518375702 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miller's Folly (c. 1853)?
- Miller's Folly (c. 1853) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1HE).
- What is Miller's Folly (c. 1853)?
- Miller's Folly (c. 1853) — a folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Miller's Folly (c. 1853)?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-on-Ayr, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 1HE.
- Is Miller's Folly (c. 1853) free to visit?
- Yes, Miller's Folly (c. 1853) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Miller's Folly (c. 1853)?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-on-Ayr, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1HE.