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Afton Bridgend

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Afton Bridgend

South Boig Farm Viewed from Connel Park, looking in the Cumnock direction.
South Boig Farm Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Afton Bridgend is a charming village located in the region of Ayrshire, Scotland. It lies along the banks of the Afton Water, a picturesque river that flows through the area. With a population of around 200 residents, Afton Bridgend retains a small-town atmosphere and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its inhabitants.

The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and lush green landscapes providing a stunning backdrop. Afton Bridgend is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and hiking trails that allow visitors to explore the breathtaking countryside. The Afton Reservoir, located nearby, is a popular spot for fishing and provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking relaxation.

In terms of amenities, Afton Bridgend has a few local businesses, including a small convenience store and a cozy pub where locals and visitors can gather for a drink and a meal. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, the nearby towns of Ayr and Cumnock are easily accessible.

The village boasts a rich history, with several notable landmarks and historical sites. Afton Bridgend is home to the Afton House, a beautiful 18th-century mansion that adds to the charm of the village. Additionally, the nearby ruins of Afton Castle, dating back to the 16th century, offer a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Afton Bridgend is a hidden gem in Ayrshire, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.394386/-4.1794268 or Grid Reference NS6213. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Boig Farm Viewed from Connel Park, looking in the Cumnock direction.
South Boig Farm
Viewed from Connel Park, looking in the Cumnock direction.
Coal from Knockshinnoch Washery 1997 A scanned slide from May 1997 shows the class 60 locomotive EWS 60002 hauling a load of coal from the old washery at Connel Park to join the main line on the west side of New Cumnock. It’s all part of history and memory now. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7239867">NS5913 : At Boig Road Level Crossing</a>
Coal from Knockshinnoch Washery 1997
A scanned slide from May 1997 shows the class 60 locomotive EWS 60002 hauling a load of coal from the old washery at Connel Park to join the main line on the west side of New Cumnock. It’s all part of history and memory now. See also NS5913 : At Boig Road Level Crossing
Minor road near New Cumnock
Minor road near New Cumnock
Minor road near Mansfield
Minor road near Mansfield
No through road near Pathhead
No through road near Pathhead
Burns Cairn in Glen Afton This memorial site was created by New Cumnock Burns Club. The cairn overlooks Afton Water, the subject of a Robert Burns song.
Burns Cairn in Glen Afton
This memorial site was created by New Cumnock Burns Club. The cairn overlooks Afton Water, the subject of a Robert Burns song.
Burns Cairn Picnic Site This picnic site lies beside Afton Water, immediately below the cairn.
Burns Cairn Picnic Site
This picnic site lies beside Afton Water, immediately below the cairn.
Afton Water Looking down Afton Water from the Burns Cairn picnic site on a fine April afternoon. The water was low, after a spell of dry spring weather.
Afton Water
Looking down Afton Water from the Burns Cairn picnic site on a fine April afternoon. The water was low, after a spell of dry spring weather.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons This area is a nature reserve near New Cumnock, managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It was created from an old coal shale bing, and now provides several lagoons and marshy areas. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. Some bare spoil waste still remains. It's an interesting place to visit. I was impressed by the lack of litter and damage that's so often found in our unmanned wild spaces.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons
This area is a nature reserve near New Cumnock, managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It was created from an old coal shale bing, and now provides several lagoons and marshy areas. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. Some bare spoil waste still remains. It's an interesting place to visit. I was impressed by the lack of litter and damage that's so often found in our unmanned wild spaces.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons Nature Reserve This nature reserve near New Cumnock was created from an old coal shale bing. It is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. This view shows one of the lagoons. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. I was impressed by the lack of litter and damage that's so often found in our unmanned wild spaces.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons Nature Reserve
This nature reserve near New Cumnock was created from an old coal shale bing. It is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. This view shows one of the lagoons. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. I was impressed by the lack of litter and damage that's so often found in our unmanned wild spaces.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons One of the lagoons viewed from a birdwatching hide at this nature reserve near New Cumnock. It was created from an old coal shale bing, and now provides several lagoons and marshy areas. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. Some bare spoil waste still remains.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons
One of the lagoons viewed from a birdwatching hide at this nature reserve near New Cumnock. It was created from an old coal shale bing, and now provides several lagoons and marshy areas. The main part of the old bing is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan. Some bare spoil waste still remains.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons Nature Reserve This reserve near New Cumnock, which is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, was created from an old coal shale bing. Much of the land is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan trees but some, as this photo shows, is still open spoil waste. There's a good path network round the whole area.
Knockshinnoch Lagoons Nature Reserve
This reserve near New Cumnock, which is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, was created from an old coal shale bing. Much of the land is being re-vegetated by birch, willow and rowan trees but some, as this photo shows, is still open spoil waste. There's a good path network round the whole area.
The Old Castle Hotel and Castle Mural, New Cumnock The former hotel on the left was visited by Robert Burns in the 18th century. The Castle Mural based on a Robert Burns theme was painted on the gable wall in 2000 by Pamela Ramage. This mural was touched up recently to coincide with the unveiling of a new Robert Burns statue in the adjacent Mary Morrison Memorial Garden.
The Old Castle Hotel and Castle Mural, New Cumnock
The former hotel on the left was visited by Robert Burns in the 18th century. The Castle Mural based on a Robert Burns theme was painted on the gable wall in 2000 by Pamela Ramage. This mural was touched up recently to coincide with the unveiling of a new Robert Burns statue in the adjacent Mary Morrison Memorial Garden.
The Castle Mural, New Cumnock This mural based on a Robert Burns theme was painted on the gable wall of the former Castle Hotel in 2000 by Pamela Ramage. It was touched up recently to coincide with the unveiling of a new Robert Burns statue in the adjacent Mary Morrison Memorial Garden.
The Castle Mural, New Cumnock
This mural based on a Robert Burns theme was painted on the gable wall of the former Castle Hotel in 2000 by Pamela Ramage. It was touched up recently to coincide with the unveiling of a new Robert Burns statue in the adjacent Mary Morrison Memorial Garden.
The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock This statue sculpted by Kirti Mandir was unveiled on the 5th March 2011 at the Mary Morrison Memorial Garden at the Castle (the main street) in the town. It is apparently the first full size Burns statue to be erected since 1938. The inscription on the plinth reads:- ROBERT BURNS 25TH JANUARY 1759 21ST JULY 1796 “FLOW GENTLY SWEET AFTON AMANG THY GREEN BRAES”
The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock
This statue sculpted by Kirti Mandir was unveiled on the 5th March 2011 at the Mary Morrison Memorial Garden at the Castle (the main street) in the town. It is apparently the first full size Burns statue to be erected since 1938. The inscription on the plinth reads:- ROBERT BURNS 25TH JANUARY 1759 21ST JULY 1796 “FLOW GENTLY SWEET AFTON AMANG THY GREEN BRAES”
The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock This statue sculpted by Kirti Mandir was unveiled on the 5th March 2011 at the Mary Morrison Memorial Garden at the Castle (the main street) in the town. It is apparently the first full size Burns statue to be erected since 1938. The background is the Castle Mural on the gable wall of the former Castle Hotel. For a wider view of the mural, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2529683">NS6113 : The Castle Mural, New Cumnock</a> and for a full front view of the statue, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2529692">NS6113 : The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock</a>.
The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock
This statue sculpted by Kirti Mandir was unveiled on the 5th March 2011 at the Mary Morrison Memorial Garden at the Castle (the main street) in the town. It is apparently the first full size Burns statue to be erected since 1938. The background is the Castle Mural on the gable wall of the former Castle Hotel. For a wider view of the mural, see NS6113 : The Castle Mural, New Cumnock and for a full front view of the statue, see NS6113 : The Robert Burns statue, New Cumnock.
A Robert Burns plaque in New Cumnock The plaque is on the face of the former Castle Hotel that Robert Burns visited. For a view of the building, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2529677">NS6113 : The Old Castle Hotel and Castle Mural, New Cumnock</a>.
A Robert Burns plaque in New Cumnock
The plaque is on the face of the former Castle Hotel that Robert Burns visited. For a view of the building, see NS6113 : The Old Castle Hotel and Castle Mural, New Cumnock.
The Auld Kirk at New Cumnock This is the first parish church of New Cumnock built in 1659 on the site of Cumnock Castle but replaced by a new church in 1832. The church is now an ivy-clad ruin but many old gravestones survive in the churchyard.
The Auld Kirk at New Cumnock
This is the first parish church of New Cumnock built in 1659 on the site of Cumnock Castle but replaced by a new church in 1832. The church is now an ivy-clad ruin but many old gravestones survive in the churchyard.
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Afton Bridgend is located at Grid Ref: NS6213 (Lat: 55.394386, Lng: -4.1794268)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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New Cumnock
Place: town
Population: 2884
Wikidata: Q1011095
Wikipedia: en:New Cumnock
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Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Post Box Type: wall
Survey Date: 2023-05-23
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Addr City: New Cumnock
Addr Housenumber: 2-3
Addr Postcode: KA18 4AW
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Brand Wikidata: Q5617505
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Addr Housenumber: 116
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Addr Housenumber: 22
Addr Postcode: KA18 4AH
Addr Street: Castle
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Brand Wikidata: Q6662870
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Defibrillator
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