Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Ward in South Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.351, -4.608 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 34 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01655 (Maybole) |
The electoral ward centred on Maybole covers a stretch of rural Carrick countryside and small villages including Coylton, sitting in the southern part of South Ayrshire in south‑west Scotland. The area is a mix of rolling farmland and close coastal scenery, with the A77 providing links to Ayr and beyond; notable nearby attractions that draw visitors include historic properties such as Culzean Castle and a number of medieval ruins around Maybole.
Historically Maybole has medieval roots and strong ties to local aristocratic families, which is reflected in surviving castle remains and local lore. Today the ward’s economy is a blend of agriculture, local services and commuting, and its towns and villages retain an active community life with village halls, clubs and seasonal events that support modest tourism and local businesses. As an electoral area, Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton returns councillors to the South Ayrshire Council and reflects the mixture of town and countryside issues typical of the region.
Postcode districts covering Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Most populated places nearby
- Kilmarnock 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Ayr 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Irvine 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Kilwinning 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Prestwick 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Troon 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Saltcoats 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Ardrossan 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Maybole Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Dalrymple Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Patna Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Doon Valley Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Ayr West Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ayr East Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Dailly Place 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Ayr Place 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Coylton Place 7.4 miles12 km
- Hillhead Place 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Drongan Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ayr North Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
Example postcodes in Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
KA7 4LA, KA7 4LX, KA19 7BJ, KA19 7EH, KA6 7ENB, KA6 6JQ, KA19 7QX, KA7 4TR, KA19 7BP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 11 miles17.7 km
- Glasgow International Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Maybole Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
- Ayr Railway Station 7.5 miles12 km
Hotels in Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton Ad
- Brig O Doon Hotel 4
- Brig O Doon Hotel 4
- Abbotsford Hotel 3
- Western House Hotel 4
- Fairfield House - Ayr 4
- The Kylestrome Hotel
- Horizon Hotel 3
- The Ayrshire and Galloway 3
- Mercure Ayr Hotel 3
Schools in Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
- Carrick Academy Secondary
- Coylton Primary School Primary
- Crosshill Primary School Primary
- Culzean Primary School Primary
- Fisherton Primary School Primary
- Kirkmichael Primary School Primary
- Minishant Primary School Primary
- St Cuthbert's Primary School Primary
- Straiton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hollybush House Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- Blairquhan Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Culzean Castle Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.8 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Craighead Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Troon Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Dumfries House Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Rhinns of Kells Mountains 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 18 miles28.9 km