Saltcoats, Coastal town in North Ayrshire, Scotland
Saltcoats extends along the western coast of North Ayrshire, merging with Ardrossan to the northwest and Stevenson to the east to form the Three Towns.
The settlement originated in the 1200s when Kilwinning Abbey monks discovered coal deposits, which were used to evaporate seawater for salt production.
The town maintains the North Ayrshire Museum in a former church building, displaying artifacts and documents that detail regional maritime and industrial development.
The railway station connects to Glasgow and Ardrossan, while Stagecoach West Scotland provides regular bus services throughout North Ayrshire.
Ancient fossilized trees remain visible on the harbor floor during low tide, presenting evidence of prehistoric forests in the region.
Location: North Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.63520,-4.78960
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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Eglinton Country Park
7.4 km
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2.8 km
Kilwinning Abbey
6.1 km
Ardrossan Castle
1.5 km
Scottish Maritime Museum
7.7 km
The Big Idea
6.7 km
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume
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Eglinton Tournament Bridge
7.6 km
Boyd's Automatic tide signalling apparatus
6.8 km
Law Castle
7.7 km
Stevenston Beach
2 km
Kerelaw House
2.7 km
Monkcastle
7.1 km
Montfode Castle
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Saltcoats, Countess Street, Town House
360 m
Town Hall, Ardrossan
1.6 km
Kilwinning Old Parish church
6.1 km
Garnock Viaduct
6.5 km
Scottish Maritime Museum
7.6 km
St Peter-in-Chains Roman Catholic Church
1.4 km
Kilwinning market cross
6.2 km
Linthouse Building
7.6 km
Auchenharvie Golf Course
1.6 km
Church of The Nazarene, Ardrossan
1.6 km
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse
2.4 km
Queen's Bridge, Irvine
6.9 km
Saltcoats Harbour
497 mReviews
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