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Glendrissaig South Ayrshire

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Primary Schools 8 Driving Schools 3 Schools 2 Libraries 2 Riding School and Stables 1 Special Schools 1 Nursery Schools 1 Other Education 1

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Pubs 6 Restaurants 30 Banks 6 Hotels 16 Shops 65 Supermarkets 10 Takeaways 17 Attractions 21 Business services 6 Health and beauty 43 Home improvement 40 Leisure 3 Property services 9

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KA26 postcode district.

County or areaSouth Ayrshire

Postcode districtKA26

Telephone codeNot listed

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 26 min4:38 am – 10:04 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 8 min8:43 am – 3:51 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People5,258 residentsin the Carrick South census areaMedian age 55.32,384 households67% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright15% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting3.8% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 2,339 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, manufacturing 10%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 53% go by car, 3% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle39% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages26% of adults hold a degree or higher22% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,316 mm of rain a year, 43 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November31 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksLaggan Lochlake · 1.0 miGlendrissaig Reservoirreservoir · under a mileCaldron Glenglen · under a mileWoodland Baybay · 1.1 miGirvan Beachbeach · 1.7 miPinmacher Reservoirreservoir · under a mileLoch Lochtonlake · 1.9 miGlendrissaig Hillhill · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Parks and green spacesAinslie Parkpark · 1.1 mi · 2 haStair Parkpark · 1.7 mi · 8 haOrchard Gardenspark · 1.9 miVictory Parkplaying field · 1.5 mi · 8 haCycle Tracksports ground · 1.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes20 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199920 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 11 Sep 202349 mi away, Gigha, Argyll & ButeSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.4 · PM_2.5 3.8 · PM₁₀ 6.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband51% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.7% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,865 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation104 m341 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 6 to 258 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalGirvan Community Hospital2.2 miGP surgeryGirvan Riverside Medical Practice2.2 miPharmacyBoots UK LTD1.8 miDentistGirvan Dental Surgery1.8 miCash machineDay Today (Ayrshire Grocers)1.3 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps

SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 specialSecondaryGirvan Academy1.6 miPrimaryGirvan Primary School1.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Primary School1.9 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details

Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK22 miRailway stationGirvan2.1 miFerryGirvan Harbour Ferry Terminal2.0 miBus stops2 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KA26 postcode district.

Primary Schools

Primary Schools in Glendrissaig

Crosshill Primary School - Crosshill, Maybole
49 Carrick Drive, Crosshill, Maybole, KA19 7RH · 11.2 mi
Colmonell Primary School - Colmonell, Girvan
75 Main St, Colmonell, Girvan, KA26 0RY · 6.2 mi
Ballantrae Primary School - Ballantrae, Girvan
4 Shellknowe, Ballantrae, Ballantrae, Girvan, KA26 0NH · 10.3 mi
Gardenrose Primary School - Maybole
19 Gardenrose Path, Maybole, KA19 8AG · 11.6 mi
Maidens Primary School - Maidens, Girvan
35 Shanter Road, Maidens, Girvan, KA26 9NL · 8.0 mi
Barr Primary School - Barr, Girvan
Changue Rd, Barr, Girvan, KA26 9TT · 5.4 mi
Girvan Primary School - Girvan
Wesley Rd, Girvan, KA26 9DD · 1.6 mi
Sacred Heart Primary School - Girvan
School17, Henrietta St, Girvan, KA26 9AW · 1.9 mi

Driving Schools

Driving Schools in Glendrissaig

A B D A - Girvan
20 South Pk Av, Girvan, KA26 0ER · 1.5 mi
Brian Robertson Driving Tuition - Maybole
7 McAdam Way, Maybole, KA19 8FD · 11.2 mi
Thomson Andrew - Maybole
41 Ashgrove Avenue, Maybole, KA19 8BJ · 11.6 mi

Schools

Schools in Glendrissaig

Girvan Academy - Girvan
62 The Avenue, Girvan, KA26 9DW · 1.7 mi
Girvan Nursery - Girvan
Wesley Rd, Girvan, KA26 9DD · 1.7 mi

Libraries

Libraries in Glendrissaig

Girvan Branch Library - Girvan
Girvan Branch Library, Montgomerie St, Girvan, KA26 9HE · 2.0 mi
Registration of Births Deaths & Marriages - Girvan
22 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9AE · 1.9 mi

Riding School and Stables

Riding School and Stables in Glendrissaig

Traboyack Stables - Girvan, Girvan Ayr Ayrshire
Traboyack Farm, Pinmore, Girvan, Girvan Ayr Ayrshire, KA26 0TH

Special Schools

Special Schools in Glendrissaig

Invergarven School - Girvan
Coalpots Rd, Girvan, KA26 0EH · 1.3 mi

Nursery Schools

Nursery Schools in Glendrissaig

Milestone Parents and Toddlers - Girvan
Girvan Community Center, Girvan, KA26 9BT · 1.8 mi

Other Education

Other Education in Glendrissaig

Invergarven School - Girvan
15 Henrietta St, Girvan, KA26 9AL · 1.9 mi

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