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Drongan

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Drongan

Drongan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Coylton, 19km from Electric Brae.

Drongan is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,170, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Drongan 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 Drongan to your route.

About Drongan

Drongan is a former mining village in East Ayrshire, some 8 miles (13 km) east of Ayr and west of Cumnock. It had a population of 4686 in 2011.

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Where is Drongan located?

Drongan is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.4350 latitude, -4.4555 longitude.

What is the population of Drongan?

Drongan has a population of approximately 3,170 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,170
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.4350, -4.4555

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 Drongan

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

19 km · about 20 min 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Drongan

  • 19 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.

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 Drongan.

Coylton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,180

Ochiltree

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,080

Mossblown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 2,090

Patna

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,190

Tarbolton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,900

Dalrymple

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,510

Mauchline

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 4,130

Auchinleck

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 3,760

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