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Dalry

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dalry

Dalry sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kilbirnie, 36km from Electric Brae.

Dalry is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,560, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dalry sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dalry to your route.

About Dalry

Dalry () is a town in the Garnock Valley in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Drakemyre is a northern suburb.

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What are the best things to do in Dalry?

Dalry offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dalry located?

Dalry is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7096 latitude, -4.7217 longitude.

What is the population of Dalry?

Dalry has a population of approximately 5,560 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,560
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.7096, -4.7217

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Dalry

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Riverside Museum

Glasgow's Zaha Hadid-designed transport museum on the Clyde, packed with classic cars, a recreated cobbled street of vintage vehicles, and the tall ship Glenlee moored outside.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Electric Brae

Famous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Loch Lomond

Britain's largest freshwater lake by surface area, where Highland mountains meet Lowland shores in a landscape immortalised in song.

43 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

The Oak Tree Inn

A popular stopping point on the A82 beside Loch Lomond, where road trippers heading to the Scottish Highlands pause to take in one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Rest and Be Thankful

A famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Dalry

  • 36 kmElectric BraeFamous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
  • 59 kmRest and Be ThankfulA famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dalry.

Kilbirnie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 7,520

Kilwinning

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 16,100

Beith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 6,170

Stevenston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 9,290

Ardrossan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 10,500

West Kilbride

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 4,760

Saltcoats

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 12,250

Fairlie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,440

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