Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Lowlands
Stair Wood
In or near Tarbolton.
Stair Wood in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick Town · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stair Wood is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Stair Wood is a battlefield located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised for its historical significance, particularly related to military events in the region. The site offers insight into the area's past and its role in Scotland's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4785, -4.4673
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick Town — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q64821970 (CC0)
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Stair Parish Church
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Stair
Villages · 0.4 km

Stair House
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Dalmore House
Manor houses · 0.7 km

Trabboch
Villages · 1.4 km

Ayr Colliery No7 Pit
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km

Annbank Brickworks
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km

Trabboch Castle
Literary houses · 2.0 km

Trabboch Colliery
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km

Peden's Cove
Beaches · 2.6 km

Peden's Cove
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km

Schaw Kirk
Historic churches · 2.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near Stair Wood
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stair Wood?
- Stair Wood is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5HW).
- What is Stair Wood?
- Stair Wood in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stair Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick Town, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5HW.
- Is Stair Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Stair Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stair Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5HW. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.