More than 40 percent are more than 50 years old with Dalmellington built in 1958, Mauchline in 1963, Cumnock in 1964 and New Cumnock in 1965.

Source: https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/23502232.east-ayrshire-fire-stations-msp-raises-alarm-public-safety-risk/?ref=rss

Staff and parents from Pinwherry Primary school tackled the Mauchline gorge in November 2008 in a bid to raise as much money as they could for the school.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23894801.ayr-advertiser-files-top-stories-photos-2008/?ref=rss

Stagecoach West Scotland says that during the times the road is closed, their 43 and 343 bus services will divert between Garden Street, Tarbolton and Mauchline Cross using the B730, the A719, Crossroads and the A76.

Source: https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/23570416.road-closure-mauchlines-ayr-road-shuts-bridge-repair/?ref=rss

While the condition of Mauchline and Muirkirk was described as satisfactory, their suitability was also given a 'bad' rating.

Source: https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/23502232.east-ayrshire-fire-stations-msp-raises-alarm-public-safety-risk/?ref=rss