Electric Brae
The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in South Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction. The phenomenon is an optical illusion.
- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of around 290 feet (90 metres)
- Description: slope associated with an optical illusion, in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Culzean Castle and Dunure Castle.
Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle is a castle overlooking the…
2 miles southwest of Electric Brae
Dunure Castle
Dunure Castle is located on the west coast…
1½ miles north of Electric Brae
Dunduff Castle
Dunduff Castle is a restored stair-tower in South…
2½ miles northeast of Electric Brae
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dunure and Maybole.
Dunure
Dunure is a small village in the South Ayrshire area…
1½ miles north of Electric Brae
Maidens
Maidens is a village in the Kirkoswald parish of Ayrshire, Scotland.
4 miles southwest of Electric Brae
Electric Brae
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Latitude
55.38113° or 55° 22′ 52″ north
Longitude
-4.75665° or 4° 45′ 24″ west
Open location code
9C7Q96JV+F8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism = attraction
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Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to Ladin—“Electric Brae” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fisherton and Sauchrie.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Culzean Bay and Croyburnfoot.
Curious Slopes to Discover
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