Beith
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.751, -4.637 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 34 54 |
| Population: | 6,170 |
Beith is a small town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, set on gently rolling ground with woodlands and farmland around it and views that can reach towards the Firth of Clyde. The name comes from the Gaelic for birch, reflecting its rural setting; it sits within easy commuting distance of Glasgow while retaining a distinctly local, small‑town feel.
Historically Beith grew around weaving, textiles and furniture manufacture, industries that shaped its built environment and sense of community; today those trades have largely gone and the town is a mix of local services, commuters and active volunteer groups. It has a lively local sporting scene - most notably Beith Juniors football at Bellsdale Park - and a number of historic churches and former mill sites, making it an accessible base for exploring the quieter parts of Ayrshire.
Postcode districts covering Beith
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Paisley 10.6 miles17 km
- East Kilbride 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Hamilton 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Kilmarnock 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Ayr 20.5 miles33 km
- Coatbridge 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Greenock 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Irvine 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Rutherglen 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Cambuslang 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Bearsden 16.5 miles26.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilbirnie Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lochwinnoch Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Dalry Place 4.4 miles7 km
- Dunlop Place 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Howwood Place 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Uplawmoor Place 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Kilbarchan Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Stewarton Place 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Annick Ward 7 miles11.2 km
- Johnstone Place 7.1 miles11.4 km
Example postcodes in Beith
KA15 1AD, KA15 2JX, KA15 1DL, KA15 2DA, KA15 2BF, KA15 2ER, KA15 1AY, KA15 2BA, KA15 1BN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Glengarnock Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lochwinnoch Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Beith Ad
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Haylie Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Seamill House Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Waterside Hotel 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Uplawmoor 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Brisbane House Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Lynnhurst Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Mill & Brae 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Beith
- Beith Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caldwell House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Kelburn Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ardeer House Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Hunterston House Country house 9.9 miles15.9 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Knock Castle Estate 10.6 miles17 km