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

Girvan
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

Girvan
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....
Girvan
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Girvan Tourist Information Point & Craft Shop

Visit Girvan’s volunteer-run Tourist Information & Craft Shop for a warm welcome, local information, arts & crafts and free Wi-Fi....
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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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A picture of fireworks with the title Free Firewaorks Display.
Saturday 2 November 2024
3.30pm - 7pm
Free

Girvan & South Carrick Fireworks Display

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Girvan Christmas Street Party
Sunday 1 December 2024
2pm - 5pm
Free

Girvan Christmas Street Party

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An image with text that says 'GoGIrvan Christmas Market, 7th December 2024, 4pm-8pm, Stumpy Corner Girvan'.
Saturday 7 December 2024
4pm - 8pm
Free

GoGirvan Christmas Market

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An image of people walking in a parade.
Saturday 14 June 2025
12.30pm
Free

Girvan Tattie Fest

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