Cumnock and New Cumnock
Ward in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.416, -4.268 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 56 15 |
| Dialling code: | 01290 (Cumnock) |
The electoral ward of Cumnock and New Cumnock sits in southern East Ayrshire in south‑west Scotland, covering the former mining towns of Cumnock and New Cumnock together with surrounding moorland, farmed valleys and forestry. The landscape is marked by rolling hills and river valleys, with local waters such as the Lugar running through the area, offering straightforward access to walking and outdoor recreation.
Historically dominated by coal mining and heavy industry, the ward retains a strong industrial heritage and has undergone significant economic and social change since pit closures, with ongoing regeneration efforts and active community groups. Local life combines village and town identities - from grassroots organisations and festivals to the presence of clubs like Cumnock Juniors - while councillors representing the ward on East Ayrshire Council balance urban priorities with rural concerns such as transport, land use and public services.
Postcode districts covering Cumnock and New Cumnock
Most populated places nearby
- East Kilbride 24 miles38.7 km
- Kilmarnock 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ayr 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Irvine 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Kilwinning 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Larkhall 24.9 miles40 km
- Prestwick 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Troon 17.8 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cumnock Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Logan Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- New Cumnock Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Auchinleck Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Ochiltree Place 5 miles8 km
- Catrine Place 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ballochmyle Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Drongan Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Dalmellington Place 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Mauchline Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Doon Valley Ward 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Bellsbank Place 8.9 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in Cumnock and New Cumnock
KA18 3BS, KA18 1QF, KA18 1JP, KA18 2QD, KA18 2QS, KA18 1HG, KA18 3EN, KA18 1FP, KA18 2NQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 14 miles22.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 32.1 miles51.7 km
- New Cumnock Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Auchinleck Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels in Cumnock and New Cumnock Ad
Schools in Cumnock and New Cumnock
- Hillside School Special
- Lochnorris Primary School Primary
- Lochnorris SLU Special
- Netherthird Primary School Primary
- New Cumnock Primary School Primary
- Ochiltree Primary School Primary
- Robert Burns Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Dumfries House Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Craighead Wood Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Hollybush House Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Lanfine Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Blairquhan Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 15 miles24.1 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Troon Beach Beach 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Rhinns of Kells Mountains 18.8 miles30.3 km