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Galston
City in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Galston is a charming small town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, set along the banks of the River Irvine and surrounded by rolling countryside. Known for its historic core and friendly community, it's a peaceful destination for rural relaxation, walks, and a taste of traditional Scottish town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
East Ayrshire
Population
4,740
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.60°, -4.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,668
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
13.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1267 mm
Internet Speed
232 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
PIK
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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