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Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Muirkirk

Free admission

Muirkirk — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

Muirkirk, towns & cities in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Muirkirk is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,420 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5234°, -4.0641°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Muirkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais an t-Slèibh) is a small village in East Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. It is located on the north bank of the River Ayr, between Cumnock and Glenbuck on the A70.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The village developed around its church, which was built in 1631, and was a fertile recruiting ground for the Covenanter movement. The village partook in curling since at least 1750, and has one of the earliest written accounts of this, by the minister, Rev John Sheppard. In recent times, the village has fallen into decline due to its geographic isolation and the collapse of its coal and iron industries, but attempts are being made at regeneration through the Muirkirk Enterprise Group which was set up in 1999.

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Coordinates
55.5234, -4.0641
Postcode
KA18 3RS
Parliamentary constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Population
1,420

Sources

Other places nearby

Muirkirk is a town located in central Scotland with a population of 1,420. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,420
Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Things to see in Muirkirk

92 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Muirkirk →

Kirkland Hill trig point S6091 - geograph.org.uk - 245608📷 3

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Kirkland Hill

Kirkland Hill — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Small Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 484731📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Cairn Table

Cairn Table — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Woods by the Glenmuir Water - geograph.org.uk - 5621434📷 5

Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

Kyle Castle,200m E of Dalblair

Kyle Castle,200m E of Dalblair — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

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Cairn below Stony Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6761253📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Stony Hill

Stony Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Cairn and trig pillar on Cairn Kinney - geograph.org.uk - 4600933📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Cairn Kinney

Cairn Kinney — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Looking towards Shiel Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4493649📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Kirklea

Kirklea — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Remains of Auchtitench - geograph.org.uk - 7175235📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Auchtitench Hill

Auchtitench Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Old drove road near Friarminnan - geograph.org.uk - 5891664📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Fence on the east ridge of Wardlaw Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6765582📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Wardlaw Hill

Wardlaw Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Bend in the track by the Reeve Burn - geograph.org.uk - 4493618📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Knockenshag

Knockenshag — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Friarminnan Burn - geograph.org.uk - 5891678📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

White Hill

White Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Forestry around Pinkstone Rig - geograph.org.uk - 4281321📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Auchendaff Hill

Auchendaff Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Summit cairn on West Foredibban Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4236132📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

West Foredibban

West Foredibban — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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The Duneaton Water at dusk - geograph.org.uk - 6358642📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Gart Law

Gart Law — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Clocklowie Ruins - geograph.org.uk - 7175237📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Clocklowie Hill

Clocklowie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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De'il's back door - geograph.org.uk - 2132046📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Glenmuir Hill

Glenmuir Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 406 m.

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Grouse Butt between Benalt ^ Black Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4236124📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Black Hill

Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 431 m.

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Upper reaches of the Glenaylmer Burn - geograph.org.uk - 7625405📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Kirkland Hill

Kirkland Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 511 m.

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Cairn and trig pillar on Cairn Kinney - geograph.org.uk - 4600933📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Cairn Kinney

Cairn Kinney — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 493 m.

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War memorial cairn on Cairn Table - geograph.org.uk - 4366384📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Cairn Table

Cairn Table — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 593 m.

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Forestry around Pinkstone Rig - geograph.org.uk - 4281321📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Auchendaff Hill

Auchendaff Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 427 m.

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Scar Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4198997📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Scar Hill

Scar Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 438 m.

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Fingland Hill towards slopes of Panbreck Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6761251📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Fingland Hill

Fingland Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 462 m.

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Forestry on Common Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4281324📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Bain's Knowe

Bain's Knowe — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 376 m.

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Nearby

Crown Bar, Muirkirk - geograph.org.uk - 3514306📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Professor Sir Thomas Symington Memorial

Professor Sir Thomas Symington Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Memorial to miners at Muirkirk - geograph.org.uk - 3284796📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Muirkirk Miners Memorial

Muirkirk Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Memorial to miners at Muirkirk - geograph.org.uk - 3284796📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Miners Heritage Park

Miners Heritage Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Muirkirk Local History - geograph.org.uk - 4110666📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands

Muirkirk Totem Pole

Muirkirk Totem Pole — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Memorial to miners at Muirkirk - geograph.org.uk - 3284796📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Muirkirk War Memorial

Muirkirk War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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B743 in Muirkirk - geograph.org.uk - 4558053📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Kames Mining Disaster Memorial

Kames Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Muirkirk

Places to stay

On River Ayr Way - View to Howford Road Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3284970📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Catrine House Caravan and Camping

Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Douglas Valley Church, Rigside - geograph.org.uk - 4088393📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

March Hares at New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 2328465📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ newlanarkhotel.co.uk
Rear of Rosedale Street, New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 3831907📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Wee Row Youth Hostel

Wee Row Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

Clydesholm Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7804601📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Clyde Valley Caravan Park

Clyde Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

↗ douglaslanarkshire.scot
Cumnock Old Church - geograph.org.uk - 4109899📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock

The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

↗ queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com
Tower House, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703267📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns

Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Over Fork Over, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807829📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree

Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Former Road Bridge Over The Berwickshire Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3063917📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Greenlaw

Greenlaw in England North East, United Kingdom.

Daffodils at The Hirsel Coldstream - geograph.org.uk - 6120607📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Coldstream

Coldstream in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ coldstreamcommunity.com
War Memorial at Gordon Scottish Borders - geograph.org.uk - 7869264📷 5

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Gordon

Gordon in England North East, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Eccles Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3636120📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Eccles

Eccles in England North East, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Muirkirk?
Muirkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 3RS).
What is Muirkirk?
Muirkirk — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Muirkirk?
Drivers can use postcode KA18 3RS.
Is Muirkirk free to visit?
Yes, Muirkirk is free to enter.
How do I get to Muirkirk?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 3RS. It sits within the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency.