Ballantrae
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For the former Governor-General of New Zealand, see Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae.
Not to be confused with Portballintrae.
Ballantrae is a community in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The name probably comes from the Scottish Gaelic Baile na Tràgha, meaning the 'town by the beach'. Ballantrae has a primary school. The beach consists of shingle and sand and offers views of Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran and Kintyre.
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Ballantrae | |
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Ballantrae beach and Bay, 2020 | |
Location within South Ayrshire | |
OS grid reference | NX083827 |
• Edinburgh | 92 mi (148 km) NE |
• London | 320 mi (515 km) SE |
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Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GIRVAN |
Postcode district | KA26 |
Dialling code | 01465 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55°06′01″N 5°00′17″W |
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