East Ayrshire, Administrative region in southern Scotland
East Ayrshire extends across 1,262 square kilometers of land comprising urban centers, agricultural fields, and elevated terrain in the Southern Uplands region.
The region contains numerous medieval fortifications from the 13th to 15th centuries, including towers constructed during the First War of Scottish Independence.
The Robert Burns Academy in East Ayrshire represents Scotland's largest educational facility, continuing the region's strong connection to academic development.
East Ayrshire Council provides essential services to 122,100 residents through its headquarters in Kilmarnock, managing education, waste collection, and social care.
Kilmarnock Academy stands out as the educational institution that produced two Nobel Prize laureates, marking an exceptional achievement in Scottish education.
Location: Scotland
Capital city: Kilmarnock
Part of: Ayrshire and Arran
Shares border with: South Lanarkshire
Website: http://east-ayrshire.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.50000,-4.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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43.3 km
Blairquhan Castle
29.1 km
Merrick
42.5 km
Loch Doon Castle
31.8 km
Scottish Industrial Railway Centre
21.8 km
Kilkerran House
35.3 km
Range of the Awful Hand
41.3 km
Cloncaird Castle
28.3 km
Corserine
39 km
Kirriereoch Hill
41.4 km
Kerse Castle
17.9 km
Auchencloigh Castle
12.1 km
Shalloch on Minnoch
38.7 km
Mullwharchar
40.6 km
Craignaw
43.6 km
Silver Flowe
43.7 km
Town Hall
12.3 km
Craigengillan
24.8 km
Martyrs Parish Church
12.3 km
Bencallen Hill,chambered cairn
39.2 km
Straiton Parish Church
28.4 km
Doon Valley Railway
21.8 km
Burnton Viaduct
22.9 km
Carsphairn Parish Church
32.1 km
Skares Viaduct
7.7 km
Dalmellington, Straiton Road, River Doon, Doon Bridge
22.5 km
Linn Liver Bridge
23.7 km
Dowan's Hill
26.4 kmReviews
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