ABOUT CARRICK
Carrick (from the Scottish Gaelic Carraig, meaning 'rock') is a former comital district of Scotland which today forms part of South Ayrshire.
Maybole
Maybole was the ancient capital of Carrick, once known as Miniboll and in the past inhabited by influential families. It has a population of 4760.
The Electoral Ward of Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton shows the largest employment sectors for people in these areas as Health and Social Work, Wholesale and Retail Trade and Vehicle Repair, Manufacturing, Public Administration, Construction, Education, Accommodation, Food & Drink, Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing.
The 2022 Census shows that approx 50% of electoral ward Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton are over 55 and 50% are under 55.
10%
16-24
11%
25-34
29%
35-54
21%
55-64
17%
65-74
12%
75+
North Carrick is higher than the Scottish average in elderly population, low income families and limiting long term illnesses.
Our North Carrick villages.
CROSSHILL
Traditional Weavers Cottage
DUNURE
Dunure Castle
KIRKMICHAEL
Rolling Hills
KIRKOSWALD
Auld Kirkyard
MAIDENS
Maidens Beach
MINISHANT
Old Church and Lodges
STRAITON
The Buck Tearoom and Gallery
TURNBERRY
Turnberry Lighthouse