Newmilns
Place in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.607, -4.323 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 53 37 |
| Population: | 2,980 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
Newmilns is a small town in the steep, wooded Irvine Valley of East Ayrshire, Scotland, lying on the banks of the River Irvine and close to neighbouring villages such as Darvel and Galston. The valley setting gives easy access to rolling hills and countryside walks while placing the town within a distinctive linear streetscape shaped by former mill development.
Historically Newmilns grew up around water‑powered mills and became a notable centre for weaving, lace and hosiery in the 19th and early 20th centuries; remnants of that industrial past still appear in converted mill buildings and local heritage projects. Today it is a largely residential community with small businesses, active local groups preserving textile traditions, and ongoing efforts to balance conservation, modest regeneration and rural living.
Postcode districts covering Newmilns
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 17.5 miles
- Paisley 17.2 miles
- East Kilbride 11.9 miles
- Hamilton 15.5 miles
- Kilmarnock 7 miles
- Ayr 15.9 miles
- Coatbridge 20.8 miles
- Airdrie 22.6 miles
- Irvine 12.7 miles
- Motherwell 18.3 miles
- Rutherglen 15.4 miles
- Wishaw 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Irvine Valley Ward 0.3 miles
- Darvel Place 1.9 miles
- Galston Place 2.3 miles
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 5.3 miles
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 5.6 miles
- Fenwick Place 6 miles
- Mauchline Place 6.6 miles
- Ballochmyle Ward 6.7 miles
- Kilmarnock North Ward 7 miles
- Kilmarnock Place 7 miles
- Catrine Place 7.1 miles
- Kilmarnock South Ward 7.2 miles
Example postcodes in Newmilns
KA16 9DB, KA16 9LP, KA16 9HX, KA16 9JF, KA16 9HQ, KA16 9DZ, KA16 9DG, KA16 9HR, KA16 9AZ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 12.3 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 18.8 miles
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 6.9 miles
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Newmilns Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- The Fenwick Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Fairburn Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- Eglinton Arms Hotel, BW Premier Collection 3 9.4 miles
- Premier Inn Kilmarnock 3 8.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Lanfine Estate 1 mile
- Rugby Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Dumfries House Estate 9.7 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 10.3 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 12 miles
- Muirburn Estate 13 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 13.7 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 14 miles
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 14.9 miles
- Somerset Park Stadium 15 miles
- Hampden Park Stadium 15.4 miles