Girvan

About Girvan

The seaside town of Girvan is a great destination for a relaxed holiday, or just for a day out in the sunshine. The traditional fishing harbour and wide, sandy beach have made it a place where families have enjoyed themselves for generations.  

Girvan harbour looks out to nearby Ailsa Craig, and you can catch regular boat trips out past the lighthouse to fish, or to explore the granite ‘Fairy Isle’, which is home to 40,000 gannets and is still used to make the best curling stones in the world.  

Inland, there are many popular trails for keen walkers in the hills and Carrick Forest, and no fewer than 20 different castles to explore. There are many links to Robert the Bruce and you’ll find traces of him everywhere. 

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Eat and Drink

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Image of various ice cream sundaes and brownies.

Scotriso Ice Cream

Scotriso ice cream is a family run business predominantly covering areas of South Ayrshire and presently occupy a seasonal licensed...

Stay

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A Picture of Killochan Castle from an outside view.

Killochan Castle

Killochan Castle is a beautiful blend of old-world elegance with modern-day comforts, entirely yours to enjoy for the duration of...
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A photograph of Peel House Bed and Breakfast, a historic white building that once served as Girvan's old police station. The structure features traditional architecture with large windows and a neatly maintained exterior.

Peel House Bed and Breakfast 

Peel House was Girvans old police station. We provide a warm friendly atmosphere with spacious bedrooms and a private bathroom....
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Quaint kitchen area.

Miner's Cottage

Miner’s Cottage is a beautifully refurbished ex-miner’s cottage in the heart of Girvan. Very close to train station, bus routes,...
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Two grey couches and a fireplace.

Corner Cottage

Corner Cottage is a charming coastal cottage only 50 meters from the sea in the seaside town of Girvan. Two...
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Tastefully decorated bedroom

Harbour View House

Harbour View House is a fantastic three bedroom property suitable for four adults and two children. With fantastic views over...

Things To Do

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People canoeing along a river on a lovely day.

Adventure Centre for Education

The Adventure Centre for Education is a community-based charity providing outdoor adventure activities throughout South West Scotland. Open all year....
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An image of a large black and white townhouse with the sign 'Tourist Information Point'

Girvan Tourist Information Point & Craft Shop

Girvan Tourist Information and Craft Shop provides information and friendly advice for tourists. Visitors are encouraged to call in for...
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girvan coastline from the hills

Girvan Trails

Girvan is a coastal town with great views over to Arran and Ailsa Craig. Inland, Girvan Trails are very popular...
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Go Girvan Logo

Go Girvan

Go Girvan is a tourist information resource for visitors to our town. We’re part of the UNESCO Biosphere, situated on...
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The Mckechnie Institute

The McKechnie Institute

The McKechnie Institute is Girvan’s cultural hub, featuring a permanent display of artefacts highlighting the town’s heritage, the McKechnie Institute...
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Stumpy tower

Stumpy Tower

Girvan’s Stumpy Tower, known as ‘Auld Stumpy’, is what remains of Girvan’s courthouse and jail. It was built in 1825-27, and is...

What's On

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Oil painting of boats on the water by Peter Tudhope.
19 July - 27 September 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Carrick Artists at the McKechnie

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Dark blue graphic background featuring white bunting along the top edges. Centered are three logos: the Girvan and District Great War Project, "Our Freedom: Then & Now", and a large white "V" with "80" above it and "VJ Day" below. Below the logos is a red ribbon banner with white text reading "UNTOLD STORIES – Girvan and District Great War Project". Along the bottom of the image is a row of illustrated red poppies.
Friday 15 August 2025
10am - 11:30am | 1.30pm - 3pm
Free

Untold Stories with Girvan and District Great War Project at Girvan Library

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Image shows promotional material for a Damian Barr author event, likely celebrating his book "The Two Roberts." On the left, the book cover is displayed, featuring a black and white image of a person lying down, with the title "The Two Roberts" in a bold, teal font above the author's name, "DAMIAN BARR," in a smaller, matching font. The cover also includes a tagline in smaller print at the top. The background of the promotional material is split diagonally, with a teal color on the top left and a textured coral/pink on the bottom right. Overlapping the coral section is the text "DAMIAN BARR" in large, bold, cream-colored letters, with "AUTHOR EVENT" underneath in a smaller, matching font. To the right of the text stands a photograph of Damian Barr, a white man with short brown hair, glasses, and a beard, looking off to the right. Above the text, in a smaller teal font, it reads "A 2025 BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE OBSERVER, THE GUARDIAN, THE HERALD AND THE BBC."
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
2pm - 3pm
Free

Author Event with Damian Barr - ‘The Two Roberts’

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