One gazetteer states "It is bounded on the north by Galston; on the east by Muirkirk; on the south by Auchinleck; and on the west by Mauchline.

"[1] Another states that Sorn did not exist until 1658 when it was disjoined from the parish of Mauchline.

There is also a village hall and a bowling green and primary school.

In November 2007 the school was threatened with closure by East Ayrshire Council.

Sorn is situated on the River Ayr Way which opened in 2006 as Scotland's first source to sea long-distance path.