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Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Ochiltree

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Ochiltree — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

Ochiltree, towns & cities in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Auchinleck · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ochiltree is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,060 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4617°, -4.3615°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ochiltree is a conservation village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, near Auchinleck and Cumnock. It is one of the oldest villages in East Ayrshire, with archaeological remains indicating Stone Age and Bronze Age settlers. A cinerary urn was found in 1955 during excavation for a new housing estate.

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Background

Description

The population of Ochiltree in 2019 was 1050. The village is home to Ochiltree Primary School and is served by one small shop at the bottom of Main Street. Two sporting venues exist: the Community Centre (next to the school); and the Ochiltree Bowling Club by the river. There is also a council house estate. The new Ochiltree Community Hub building opened in July 2019 to encourage the community to improve health and wellbeing, social inclusion and community spirit. Since inception in 2013, the hub supports the local community and surrounding areas with a number of initiatives in line with our charitable aims. The hub offers a wide range of activities to suit all age groups, including…

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Coordinates
55.4617, -4.3615
Postcode
KA18 2PA
Parliamentary constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Population
1,060
Nearest railway station
Auchinleck4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ochiltree is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 1,060. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,060
Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Things to see in Ochiltree

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

Auchencloigh Castle📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Auchencloigh Castle

Auchencloigh Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

👶stravaiging.com
Barony A Frame📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Barony A Frame

Barony A Frame is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕baronyaframe.org
Ochiltree Castle📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Ochiltree Castle

Ochiltree Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

👶stravaiging.com
Wallace's Cave📷 5

Caves · Scottish Lowlands

Wallace's Cave

Wallace's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Wallace's Cave, Auchinleck Estate📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Wallace's Cave, Auchinleck Estate

Wallace's Cave, Auchinleck Estate — architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

Free🐕
Craigman Farm, New Cumnock - geograph.org.uk - 863735📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Craigman Mine

Craigman Mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Wetlands at the Whitehill Colliery Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 330308📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Whitehill Colliery

Whitehill Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dedicated to Coal Miners, Skares - geograph.org.uk - 4109763📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Dykes Coal Pit

Dykes Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Near Skares - geograph.org.uk - 433075📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Hindsward Colliery

Hindsward Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Wallace's Cave - geograph.org.uk - 7733984📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Site of Roadinghead

Site of Roadinghead — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Doocot at Holm Farm near Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 7533417📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Site of former building

Site of former building — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Road to Mauchline near Millerston - geograph.org.uk - 3636724📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Site of former belvedere

Site of former belvedere — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Witch Knowe - geograph.org.uk - 6127974📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Hillbank Wood Motte

Hillbank Wood Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
11222 Wallace's Cave-Chapel (?), Lugar Water, Mauchline 001📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Site of Ochiltree Castle

Site of Ochiltree Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Auchinleck Old House (remains of) - geograph.org.uk - 6340671📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Auchinleck Castle (ruins)

Auchinleck Castle (ruins) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Auchinleck Estate - geograph.org.uk - 7211743📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

Site of Broomhouse

Site of Broomhouse — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Auchinleck House Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 397426📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

Site of former Slatehole Lodge

Site of former Slatehole Lodge — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Lugar Water - geograph.org.uk - 397445📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

Site of Summerhouse

Site of Summerhouse — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Auchinleck Old House (remains of) - geograph.org.uk - 6340671📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Ruins of Auchinleck Castle

Ruins of Auchinleck Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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War Memorial, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 5982200📷 4

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

George Douglas Brown

George Douglas Brown — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Auchinleck Old House (remains of) - geograph.org.uk - 6340671📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Possible mock shrine adjunct

Possible mock shrine adjunct — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War Memorial, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 5982200📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Ochiltree Parish Church, Main Street, Ochiltree

Ochiltree Parish Church, Main Street, Ochiltree — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Mill Street, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807817📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Burnock Bridge

Burnock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Auchinleck House - geograph.org.uk - 339547📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Ten Shilling Side Bridge, Dippol Burn, Auchinleck House

Ten Shilling Side Bridge, Dippol Burn, Auchinleck House — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

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.

Mill Street, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807817📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Old Bridge, Burnock Water, Ochiltree

Old Bridge, Burnock Water, Ochiltree — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Mill Street, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807817📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Burnock Bridge

Burnock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War Memorial, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 5982200📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Ochiltree Parish Church, Main Street, Ochiltree

Ochiltree Parish Church, Main Street, Ochiltree — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
War Memorial, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 5982200📷 4

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

George Douglas Brown

George Douglas Brown — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ochiltree Dam - geograph.org.uk - 434693📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Lugar Bridge

Lugar Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Ochiltree

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.

Wooded Drive - geograph.org.uk - 2794511

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Sundrum Castle Holiday Park

Sundrum Castle Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Fields, Friarland Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2794223📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Crofthead Holiday Park

Crofthead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Macrae's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178864📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dutch House Caravan Park

Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Freedutch-house.com
Macrae's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178864📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dutch House Caravan Park

Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Ayr - 1972 - geograph.org.uk - 3292572📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club

Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

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.

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.

Dalmellington Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2751520📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington

Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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.

Matha' Dickies - geograph.org.uk - 1866405📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr

Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Clansman, Kilmarnock - geograph.org.uk - 6854196📷 5

Historic 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.

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

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

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Freecoldstreamcommunity.com
War Memorial at Gordon Scottish Borders - geograph.org.uk - 7869264📷 5

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ochiltree?
Ochiltree is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2PA).
What is Ochiltree?
Ochiltree — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Ochiltree?
The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2PA.
Is Ochiltree free to visit?
Yes, Ochiltree is free to enter.
How do I get to Ochiltree?
The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2PA.