Galston, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Galston is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,740. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Galston
Galston is a town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, which has a population of 4,710
(2022) and is at the heart of the civil parish of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,740 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6009°, -4.3817° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.0 inches (1,218 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galston
Galston is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,740. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 752.4 sq mi (1,948.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6009°N, 4.3817°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Galston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.5").
Schools in Galston
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sophia's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Galston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Loudoun Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Galston
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Galston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Club | ||||
| Baird Institute | ||||
| Batchelor's Club | ||||
| Burns House Museum | ||||
| Darvel Telephone Museum | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Dundonald Castle Vistor Centre | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Greenbank Garden | ||||
| Holmwood House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| Scotland Street School Museum | ||||
| Scottish Football Museum | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage |
Libraries in Galston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgeton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Busby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambuslang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemilk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarkston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couper Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumnock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eaglesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Kilbride Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forehill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giffnock Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Women's Libraryü | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Zine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Govanhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenhills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmilns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pollokshaws Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shettleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St Leonards Library & Community Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lorimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Galston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market |
Restaurants in Galston
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Galston
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Galston
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galston
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Galston
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Galston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Galston
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Galston
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Castle Kennedy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Falgunzeon Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glenswinton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wigtown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Galston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Galston Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galston
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Galston Paris Church | |
| St Sophia's |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Galston?
Galston has a population of 4,740 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 752.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Galston?
Galston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches.
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