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3About Barshare
Barshare lies in East Ayrshire's former mining heartland, 2km from Cumnock amid rolling countryside that once powered Scotland's industrial revolution. Reach it via the A76 from Dumfries or Kilmarnock, or take the A77 from Glasgow then A76 through Kilmarnock—about 45km of pleasant Ayrshire farmland. Electric vehicle drivers will find roughly 20 fast chargers around Cumnock for longer journeys. The village name comes from Gaelic "barr," meaning hilltop, reflecting its elevated perch above the River Lugar valley.
Where is Barshare on the map?
Barshare is in Scotland, at 55.452, -4.249 - about 27 km south of Gilfoot.
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EV Chargers in Barshare
- 4A Castle, Cumnock50 kW
- Millbank, Cumnock50 kW
- Tanyard Car Park, Cumnock50 kW
- 13 Beechwood Avenue, Cumnock22 kW
- Glaisnock Street, Cumnock22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Barshare?
The closest airport to Barshare is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 26 km (about 28 min by car).
