Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Rankinston
In or near Drongan.
Rankinston — a village in scotland lowlands.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
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
Rankinston is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere typical of lowland villages.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3959, -4.4508
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639646 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Littlemill Colliery
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Rankinston Coal Pit
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Kerse Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
Rankinston Ironstone Pits
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Bowhill Ironstone Pit No 2
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Cairntable Village Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Bowhill Ironstone Pit No 1
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Bowhill Ironstone Pit No 3
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Kerse Loch
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Craigs of Kyle
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Kilmein Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Houldsworth Colliery
Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Littlemill Colliery
Littlemill Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Rankinston Coal Pit
Rankinston Coal Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Rankinston Ironstone Pits
Rankinston Ironstone Pits — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Bowhill Ironstone Pit No 2
Bowhill Ironstone Pit No 2 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Cairntable Village Memorial
Cairntable Village Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rankinston
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
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Crofthead Holiday Park
Crofthead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club
Ayr Cragie Gardens Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Doon Caravan Park
Loch Doon Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington
Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington in Scotland Lowlands, 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
The White House and Adjoining Joiner's Shop, Kirkmichael Arms, Straiton Road, Kirkmichael
The White House and Adjoining Joiner's Shop, Kirkmichael Arms, Straiton Road, Kirkmichael in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic 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 Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock
The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rankinston?
- Rankinston is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7HG).
- What is Rankinston?
- Rankinston — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Rankinston?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7HG.
- How do I get to Rankinston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7HG. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.