New Cumnock
New Cumnock is a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It expanded during the coal-mining era from the late 18th century, and mining remained its key industry until its pits were shut in the 1960s. The town is 5+3⁄4 miles (9.5 kilometres) southeast of Cumnock, and 21 miles (34 kilometres) east of Ayr.
| New Cumnock | |
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| Town | |
Skyline of New Cumnock | |
New Cumnock Location within East Ayrshire | |
| Population | 2,590 (mid-2020 est.) |
| Language | English Scots |
| OS grid reference | NS6113 |
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| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cumnock |
| Postcode district | KA18 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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| Scottish Parliament | |
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