Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Ayrshire


  • We have published a good selection of maps for towns in Ayrshire.

    All maps are available from our On-line Mapshop or from selected bookshops in the area. Each map includes a specially written introduction.

    The following maps are all taken from the OS 25" maps and reduced to a scale of approximately 15 inches to the mile. They are extremely detailed, showing individual houses, details such as railway tracks, pathways, pubs, factories and even minutiae such as fountains and signal posts. Obviously they cover quite a small area, normally a mile by a mile and a half each. Click on the links below for further information on each map.


  • These are the detailed maps currently available in our Ayrshire series:

  • 03.12 Largs 1895 - published 2008, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 08.06 Beith 1895 - published 2009, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 16.01 Ardrossan (North) 1895 - published 2009, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 16.04 Kilwinning 1895 - published 2010, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 16.05 Ardrossan (South) 1895 - published 2009, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 16.06 Saltcoats 1909 - published 2008, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 17.09 Irvine (North) 1908 - published 2009, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 17.13 Irvine (South) 1908 - published 2009, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 18.13 Kilmarnock 1895 - published 1987; introduction by James E Knox. Sorry! Out of print.
  • 22.13 Troon 1909 - published 1988, intro by Jane MacLean
  • 27.14 Prestwick 1908 - published 1998, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 33.02 Newton on Ayr 1908 - published 1999, intro by Gilbert Bell
  • 33.06 Ayr 1909 - published 1986, intro by Jane MacLean
  • 55.04 Girvan 1908 - published 2000, intro by John Griffiths

    You might find this Index Map useful for Ayr itself.


    The maps cost just £ 2.50 each. You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and postage costs, see Index Page and Ordering Information Page.


    Most maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for Scotland, go to the Scotland page

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 7 December 2010