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Symington

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Symington

Symington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Dundonald, 22km from Electric Brae.

Symington is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,050, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Symington 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 Symington to your route.

About Symington

Symington is a conservation village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is located in Symington parish, covering 0.41 square kilometres (3⁄16 sq mi), and lies close to the A77 road from Ayr to Glasgow. Its church, built in 1160, remains one of the finest examples of a Norman church in Scotland.

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Where is Symington located?

Symington is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.5518 latitude, -4.5583 longitude.

What is the population of Symington?

Symington has a population of approximately 1,050 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,050
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.5518, -4.5583

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 Symington

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.

22 km · about 25 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

Driving roads near Symington

  • 22 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.
  • 78 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 Symington.

Dundonald

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,670

Tarbolton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,900

Troon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 14,950

Crosshouse

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,850

Mossblown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,090

Springside

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 1,260

Dreghorn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,640

Kilmarnock

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 46,970

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