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Stewarton

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stewarton

Stewarton is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Dunlop, 36km from Electric Brae.

Stewarton is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,140, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stewarton 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 Stewarton to your route.

About Stewarton

Stewarton (Scots: Stewartoun, Scottish Gaelic: Baile nan Stiùbhartach) is a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. In comparison to the neighbouring towns of Kilmaurs, Fenwick, Dunlop and Lugton, it is a relatively large town, with a population estimated at over 7,400. It is 300 feet (90 metres) above sea level. The town is

Read more served by Stewarton railway station. Stewarton lies within Strathannick, with the Annick Water flowing through the town. The community is in a rural part of East Ayrshire, about 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Kilmarnock and to the East of Irvine. In the past, Stewarton served as a crossroads between the traditional routes from Kilmarnock, Irvine and Ayr to the city of Glasgow. However, in recent times, the M77 motorway has bypassed the town. The old road is known as the "Auld Glesga Road" (Or the "Old Glasgow Road") and the former name is still used by locals.

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Stewarton 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 Stewarton located?

Stewarton is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6799 latitude, -4.5144 longitude.

What is the population of Stewarton?

Stewarton has a population of approximately 7,140 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,140
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.6799, -4.5144

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 Stewarton

4 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.

24 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.

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.

46 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Stewarton

  • 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.
  • 65 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.
  • 77 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.

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 Stewarton.

Dunlop

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,160

Kilmaurs

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 2,800

Fenwick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,070

Kilmarnock

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 46,970

Crosshouse

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 2,850

Springside

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,260

Dreghorn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 3,640

Beith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 6,170

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