Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
The Trysting Thorn
In or near Drongan.
The Trysting Thorn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Phil Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Trysting Thorn is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Trysting Thorn is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, marking a site of romantic meetings. The memorial serves as a reminder of local traditions and cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4347, -4.4823
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 6HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/10673940997 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Trysting Thorn?
- The Trysting Thorn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 6HF).
- What is The Trysting Thorn?
- The Trysting Thorn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Trysting Thorn?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA6 6HF.
- Is The Trysting Thorn free to visit?
- Yes, The Trysting Thorn is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Trysting Thorn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 6HF. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.