Dunlop

#3624 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Village, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Dunlop is a village and parish in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It lies on the A735, north-east of Stewarton, seven miles from Kilmarnock. The road runs on to Lugton and the B706 enters the village from Beith and Burnhouse. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.2 thous.Coordinates: 55°42'0"N, 4°32'24"W

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Dunlop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barony and Castle of Corsehill, Barony of Aiket, Carlin stone, Dunlop hill.

1.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Barony and Castle of Corsehill, Stewarton
32 min walk • The old Barony and castle of Corsehill lay within the feudal Baillerie of Cunninghame, near Stewarton, now East Ayrshire, Scotland.
1.1 miW
Forts and castles
Barony of Aiket
29 min walk • The Barony of Aiket with its castle, lay within the old feudal bailiary of Cunninghame. The barony lands equate to the extant Parish of Dunlop, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
1.1 miNE
Rock, Nature, Natural attraction
Carlin stone
30 min walk • Carlin Stone or Carline Stane is the name given to a number of prehistoric standing stones and natural stone or landscape features in Scotland. The significance of the name is unclear, other than its association with old hags, witches, and the legends of the Cailleach.
0.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dunlop hill
22 min walk • Dunlop hill is a hill in Dunlop, East Ayrshire which is believed to have once held a Celtic fortress. Unknown in age, it is probably a few thousand years old. For members of the Dunlop family, it is a legend that has been believed for centuries.

Dunlop

Facts and practical information

Dunlop plan & book

Dunlop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Barony and Castle of Corsehill, Stewarton

Barony of Aiket

Carlin stone

Dunlop hill