Newmilns has both primary and secondary schooling available nearby. Private schooling is available at Wellington in Ayr and Belmont, Newton Mearns (14 miles). Kilmarnock has a wider range of amenities including restaurants, theatre, hospital, cinema and sports complex. The surrounding rolling countryside of the Irvine Valley offers a network of country lanes, ideal for walking, cycling and hacking. The popular Burn Anne Walk is a pleasant 5 mile circuit adjacent to the property. There are many opportunities for field sports in the area and some of southwest Scotland's finest salmon and trout fishing is available in the area's lochs and rivers. Ayrshire is renowned for its numerous golf courses including the world famous Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon. The Loudon Golf Club is located just outside the neighbouring village of Galston and the world class ‘19’ hole golf course designed by Colin Montgomerie at Rowallan Castle, is 10 miles away in Kilmaurs. There are first class yachting facilities at the marinas of Ardrossan, Largs, Inverkip and Troon. Nearby Dumfries House offers excellent walks, gardens, a café and restaurant. The property is well positioned for easy access to Glasgow via the M77 (about 25 miles) and to Ayr (16 miles). Transport links within the area are excellent with a regular train service to Glasgow from Kilmarnock (7 miles) while Prestwick Airport is about 13 miles away. Full Address: 27 Kilnholm Street, Flat 1-2, Newmilns, KA16 9HD