River Stinchar

The River Stinchar at Knockdolian, South Ayrshire.

Ardstinchar Castle and the bridge over the river

The River Stinchar (/ˈstɪnʃər/ STIN-shər)^[1] is a river in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It flows south west from the Galloway Forest Park to enter the Firth of Clyde at Ballantrae, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south-southeast of Ailsa Craig.

It is reputed poet Robert Burns fished the river, and despite being impressed by its beauty, was unable to find words to rhyme with the name.^{[citation needed]}

55°06′N 5°00′W / 55.100°N 5.000°W / 55.100; -5.000

In the mid-20th century, William MacFarlane and his family, who lived in nearby Pinmore Lodge among 900 acres (360 hectares), built motor boats under the brand of Stinchar Craft.

References

^ Pointon, Graham, ed. (1990). BBC Pronouncing Dictionary of British Names (2nd ed.). Oxford: The University Press. ISBN 0-19-282745-6.

See also

Kilwinnet

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Carrick

Settlements

Former burghs: Ballantrae; Girvan; Maybole

Others: Auchencrosh; Balkissock; Bargany; Barr; Colmonell; Crosshill; Dailly; Drumshang; Dunure; Greenan; Kirkmichael; Kirkoswald; Lendalfoot; Maidens; Minishant; Old Dailly; Patna; Pinmore; Pinwherry; Smyrton; Straiton

Administration

National subdivisions: Ayrshire and Arran lieutenancy area; Carrick earldom; Kyle and Carrick local government district; Sheriffdom and County of Ayr; South Ayrshire Council area

Parliamentary seats (Scotland): Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley

Parliamentary seats (UK): Ayrshire (1708–1868); South Ayrshire (1868–1983); Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (1983–2005); Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock (2005–)

Culture

Geography

Islands: Ailsa Craig

Lochs: Craigdow Loch; Loch Bradan; Loch Doon; Loch Dornal; Loch Finloch; Loch Goosey; Loch Spaig; Loch Spallander; Loch Spouts

Rivers: River Doon; River Stinchar; Water of App; Water of Girvan; Water of Tig

History

Heritage sites: Blairquhan Castle; Carleton Castle; Crossraguel Abbey; Culzean Castle; Dinvin Motte; Dunduff Castle; Dunure Castle; Glenapp Castle; Greenan Castle; Kirkoswald Parish Church; Knockdolian; Maybole Castle; Maybole Collegiate Church; Penkill Castle; Turnberry Castle

People: Abbots of Crossraguel; Clan Kennedy; Earls or mormaers of Carrick; Marquesses of Ailsa and their predecessors

Sport

Girvan F.C.
Maybole Juniors F.C.
Turnberry golf course

Transport

Railway lines: Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway; Maybole and Girvan Railway

Railway stations: Barrhill railway station; Girvan railway station; Maybole railway station

Roads: A77; A714

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