Tour of Girvan

Right is a view of Girvan Cross looking towards Stumpy Tower. The road to the right leads north to Ayr, the road to the left to the main shopping area, Ballantrae and Stranraer and the road strait ahead to the harbour and beach.

The harbour at Girvan is now only used for pleasure vessels and repairs to fishing boats. The small town of Girvan with its long sandy beach and popular golf course is surrounded by hills. The area is ideal for hill walking or driving along the scenic costal routes, 12 miles south to Ballantrae or 18 miles north to Ayr. For information on sea angling out of Girvan see Fishing Sea.  

Right is a view showing the beach with views over the Firth of Clyde and Island of Ailsa Craig. Girvan’s long sandy beach may be the best in Ayrshire. Local boat owners offer trips to or around Ailsa Craig.

Left is a view of the play area and boating pond at the beach with the indoor swimming pool in the background.

The pier at Girvan is beyond the swimming pool. The pier is a good spot for a relaxing days fishing. Shops for ice cream and fish teas are never far away in Girvan.

Visit the Girvan Visitor Centre website at www.girvanvisitorcentre.co.uk.

For secure online mail order of traditional Scottish foodstuff, music, glassware, whisky miniatures, art and more, visit the website of The Sweetie Shop 3 Dalrymple Street Girvan at www.thesweetieshop.co.uk