Loans
Place in South Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.551, -4.625 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 34 31 |
| Population: | 730 |
Loans is a small village in South Ayrshire in south‑west Scotland, set in gently rolling Ayrshire countryside a few miles east of Ayr. Its position gives a semi‑rural feel while keeping the coast and larger towns within easy reach, so many residents commute to nearby centres and even to Glasgow for work.
Historically the community grew from agriculture with some 19th‑century local industry nearby; today it is largely residential with a close‑knit village atmosphere, local clubs and a village hall, and a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer housing. Its modest historic features, access to country walks and proximity to coastal amenities make Loans typical of small Ayrshire settlements balancing rural character with modern commuting life.
Postcode districts covering Loans
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 21.9 miles35.3 km
- East Kilbride 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Kilmarnock 6.2 miles10 km
- Ayr 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Irvine 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rutherglen 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Newton Mearns 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Renfrew 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Barrhead 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Kilwinning 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Johnstone 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Prestwick 3.8 miles6.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Troon Place 1.2 miles2 km
- Dundonald Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Monkton Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Symington Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Irvine South Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Prestwick Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Dreghorn Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Irvine Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Kyle Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Springside Place 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Kilmarnock South Ward 5.3 miles8.6 km
Example postcodes in Loans
KA10 7LX, KA10 7LQ, KA10 7LG, KA10 7EX, KA10 7HZ, KA10 7LF, KA10 7HB, KA10 7EY, KA10 7HE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Barassie Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Troon Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Loans Ad
- Old Loans Inn 4 0 miles0 km
- The Salt Lodge 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Piersland House 4 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Dundonald Links 2.5 miles4 km
- Marine Troon 5 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The South Beach Hotel 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Western House Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Black Bull 6.2 miles10 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Troon Beach Beach 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Ardeer House Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hollybush House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Caldwell House Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Lanfine Estate 13.1 miles21.2 km