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About Galston

Galston is a former mining town in East Ayrshire's Irvine Valley, connected by the A71 between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh. It's 45km from Glasgow via the M77 and A71, with about 60 EV charging points nearby. The distinctive parish church spire from 1808 remains the town's most recognisable landmark.

Where is Galston on the map?

Galston is in Scotland, at 55.601, -4.382 - about 3 km west of Gilfoot.

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The closest airport to Galston is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 19 km (about 17 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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