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Stevenston

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stevenston

Stevenston is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ardrossan, 29km from Electric Brae.

Stevenston is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,290, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stevenston 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 Stevenston to your route.

About Stevenston

Stevenston (Scots: Stinstoun, Scottish Gaelic: Baile Steaphain) is a town and parish in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Along with Ardrossan and Saltcoats it is one of the "Three Towns", all of similar size, on the Firth of Clyde coast; the easternmost parts of Stevenston are about 1⁄2 mile (800 metres) from western parts

Read more of Kilwinning, the A78 trunk road runs between the settlements.

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Where is Stevenston located?

Stevenston is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6397 latitude, -4.7534 longitude.

What is the population of Stevenston?

Stevenston has a population of approximately 9,290 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,290
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.6397, -4.7534

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 Stevenston

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Brodick Castle

A red sandstone castle and country park above Brodick Bay on Arran, with woodland gardens and a rhododendron collection.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Goatfell

Arran's highest peak at 874m, climbed from Brodick, with views over the Firth of Clyde and to Ireland on clear days.

28 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Arran Coast Road (A841)

The 90km loop around Arran, taking in the Boguillie and the Ross road climbs — a classic day's drive or ride from the Brodick ferry.

32 km · about 35 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Machrie Moor Stone Circles

Six Bronze Age stone circles on open moor on Arran's west coast, including tall red sandstone pillars; a 30-minute walk from the A841.

38 km · about 45 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Stevenston

  • 28 kmGoatfellArran's highest peak at 874m, climbed from Brodick, with views over the Firth of Clyde and to Ireland on clear days.
  • 29 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.
  • 32 kmArran Coast Road (A841)The 90km loop around Arran, taking in the Boguillie and the Ross road climbs — a classic day's drive or ride from the Brodick ferry.
  • 64 kmRest and Be Thankful (A83)The famous climb out of Glen Croe in Argyll with the old military road beside it; landslide-prone but a spectacular gateway to the west coast.
  • 66 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.
  • 76 kmMull of KintyreThe southern tip of Kintyre, reached by a famously steep narrow road, with views across the North Channel to Northern Ireland.

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 Stevenston.

Saltcoats

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 12,250

Kilwinning

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3 km awayPop. 16,100

Ardrossan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 10,500

Irvine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 34,130

Dreghorn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 3,640

Troon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 14,950

Kilbirnie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 7,520

Beith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 6,170

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