Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Symington Parish Church
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Symington Parish Church — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport · 5.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Symington Parish Church, the nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, located 5.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Symington Parish Church is a parish church in the Scottish Highlands. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area KA1.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Symington (S Ayrshire) NGR NS 38436 31418 Coordinates 238436, 631418 — Contains Norman work in rebuilt T shape structure - Architect, P. McGregor Chalmers, 1919.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Symington Parish Church is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA1. This building is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5496, -4.5626
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA1 5QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17265560 (CC0)
- commons: Symington Church and porch.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Symington Parish Church?
- Symington Parish Church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA1 5QX).
- What is Symington Parish Church?
- Symington Parish Church — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Symington Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA1 5QX.
- Is Symington Parish Church a listed building?
- Symington Parish Church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Symington Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Symington Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Symington Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA1 5QX.