Barr, Ayrshire
Village in the South West of Ayrshire, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barr is a village in the South West of Ayrshire, Scotland, approximately 8 miles (13 km) from the town of Girvan. There are various opinions as to the origins of the name. The most likely is the Gaelic bàrr meaning 'a hill-top, a height'. It is believed to have been established in the 17th century by smugglers who needed a safe place close to the secluded bays of the Ayrshire coast while having access to the Raiders Road which runs close by. Barr has not grown much since that time. Currently Barr Village has a population of approximately 110, while the total for the Parish of Barr is in the region of 260.
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Barr | |
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Location within South Ayrshire | |
Population | 160 |
OS grid reference | NX274940 |
Council 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 | |
55.2018°N 4.7116°W / 55.2018; -4.7116 |
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