Blacklands

Settlement in Ayrshire

Scotland

Blacklands

Garnock Floods Nature Reserve This small reserve is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. — Garnock Floods Nature Reserve Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Blacklands is a suburban area located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Kilmarnock, it is part of the larger East Ayrshire council area. The area is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of housing types, including detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment buildings.

Blacklands benefits from its close proximity to various amenities and services. The area has a number of local shops, including convenience stores, grocery stores, and small businesses, providing residents with easy access to daily necessities. Additionally, there are several schools in the vicinity, catering to children of different age groups.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby open spaces and green areas. Dean Castle Country Park, a popular attraction, is just a short drive away, offering beautiful landscapes, walking trails, and a historic castle. The park also hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

Transportation in Blacklands is well-served by a network of roads and public transport links. The A77 road runs close by, providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities, including Glasgow and Ayr. Regular bus services operate in the area, connecting residents to other parts of Ayrshire.

Overall, Blacklands offers a pleasant residential environment with a range of amenities and convenient access to nearby attractions. Its location and transportation links make it an appealing choice for individuals and families looking for a suburban area within reach of larger urban centers.

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Blacklands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.64173/-4.7026786 or Grid Reference NS3042. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Garnock Floods Nature Reserve

This small reserve is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Hide at Garnock Floods Nature Reserve

A small steel hide gives birdwatchers a good view of the marsh at Garnock Floods.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Gym, Longford Avenue

This is the site of the Eglinton Iron Works.

Richard Webb

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Longford Avenue, the site of the Eglinton Iron Works.

Richard Webb

Derelict site off Longford Avenue

Large areas of concrete flooring suggesting that there were 20th century industrial buildings here. Earlier this was the site of Eglinton Iron Works, serving the local railway until closure in 1926.

Richard Webb

Industrial units, Longford Avenue

Until 1926 there was an ironworks on this site which served the local railway. Since its closure it was redeveloped as an industrial site. Some factories have been demolished but the one in the background is now a set of industrial units.

Richard Webb

River Garnock, near to its tidal limit

The river rises on Hill of Stake, the highest point of the West Renfrew Heights to the north.

Alan Reid

Kilwinning Abbey ruins and detached church tower

Colin Park

Detached church tower at Kilwinning Abbey

Colin Park

American vagrant in Kilwinning garden

A totally unexpected sighting in a North Ayrshire garden - a Myrtle Warbler (Setophaga coronata), a subspecies of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, a vagrant from North America. The bird was first discovered on 20 February in the garden of 22 Garnock View, Kilwinning. The bird is still present at the time of writing this description, on 10 March. This photograph was taken from the communal garden of the adjacent 32 Garnock View. The bird also used trees and shrubs outside the garden beside a public footpath and would actively chase other passerines, exhibiting a bright yellow rump as it did so, hence the 'butterbutt' nickname for the bird in the US. There have been approximately 30 previous UK records, this being the first mainland record since 2014. It was also a first for the Scottish mainland and also the first record of an American warbler in Ayrshire. See the Ayrshire Birding site Link

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'Butterbutt'

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James T M Towill

In a Kilwinning garden, far from home

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James T M Towill

Disused Racecourse

This is Bogside Racecourse, disused

Scott

Eglinton Country Park Driveway

Looking back out of the Country Park from the car park on a chilly February morning. Eglinton Country Park is operated by North Ayrshire Council. Entry is free of charge, giving access to some interesting and attractive walks.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Eglinton Country Park

The visitor centre and restaurant lie behind these buildings near the main car park. Eglinton Country Park is operated by North Ayrshire Council. Entry is free of charge, giving access to some interesting and attractive walks.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Grandstand View at Bogside Racecourse

Looking across the old racecourse from the site of the former grandstand. Bogside is believed to be the home of the Scottish Grand National, which was first run here in April 1866. The race moved to Ayr after the closure of Bogside in 1965.

Mary and Angus Hogg