Ochiltree
Place in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.462, -4.366 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 50 21 |
| Population: | 1,080 |
| Dialling code: | 01290 (Cumnock) |
Ochiltree is a small village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, tucked into the rolling Ayrshire countryside not far from the larger town of Cumnock and within reach of Kilmarnock. It sits amid pastoral farmland and low hills, giving easy access to walking country while retaining a compact village feel.
Historically the community grew around agriculture and local industries such as weaving and mining, and today it retains visible reminders of that past alongside a strong local identity - a village church, community hall and primary school remain focal points. Many residents now commute to nearby towns for work, but annual events and active local groups keep the social life lively and the sense of a close‑knit rural community intact.
Postcode districts covering Ochiltree
Most populated places nearby
- East Kilbride 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Hamilton 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Kilmarnock 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Ayr 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Irvine 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Newton Mearns 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Barrhead 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Kilwinning 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Larkhall 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Prestwick 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Troon 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Saltcoats 20.5 miles33 km
Neighbouring places
- Auchinleck Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Catrine Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Mauchline Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Drongan Place 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Cumnock Place 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Cumnock and New Cumnock Ward 5 miles8 km
- Logan Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hillhead Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Tarbolton Place 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Coylton Place 6 miles9.6 km
- Annbank Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Ballochmyle Ward 6.2 miles10 km
Example postcodes in Ochiltree
KA18 2NS, KA18 2PJ, KA18 2NH, KA18 2PF, KA18 2PE, KA18 2PG, KA18 2PR, KA18 2PT, KA18 2NR … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 28.5 miles45.8 km
- Auchinleck Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- New Cumnock Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Ochiltree Ad
- Fairburn Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Dumfries Arms Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Black Bull 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Royal Hotel 4 miles6.4 km
- Lochside House Hotel & Spa 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Enterkine Country House Resort 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Western House Hotel 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Carlton Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- Adamton Country House Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Ochiltree
- Ochiltree Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dumfries House Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hollybush House Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Lanfine Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Craighead Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Troon Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Blairquhan Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km