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About Failford

Failford lies in South Ayrshire between Tarbolton and Mauchline, reached via the A758 from Ayr or local roads from the A77. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is nearby for air travelers, whilst approximately 75 EV charging points serve the area. The village name comes from "fail" meaning turf, where travelers once crossed boggy ground at a stream ford.

Where is Failford on the map?

Failford is in Scotland, at 55.505, -4.441 - about 12 km east of Braehead, South Ayrshire.

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The closest airport to Failford is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 10 km (about 11 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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