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About Kirkconnel

Kirkconnel is a former mining village in Dumfries and Galloway, positioned along the A76 between Dumfries and Kilmarnock. The village serves as a convenient stopping point on this major north-south route, with good access from both Glasgow via the M74 and Edinburgh through the A701. Local connections include Sanquhar (7km) and New Cumnock (13km), whilst approximately ten fast EV chargers support the growing electric vehicle traffic along this corridor. The village retains its 1850 railway station on the Glasgow South Western Line.

Where is Kirkconnel on the map?

Kirkconnel is in Scotland, at 55.386, -3.998 - about 18 km east of Dalleagles.

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The closest airport to Kirkconnel is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 46 km (about 43 min by car).

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