Girvan
The visitor guide on Girvan in Ayrshire here will give you information about the place, including Culzean Castle, accommodation and hotels in Girvan and tour. tips.
Originally a fishing village, Girvan is now a holiday resort in Ayrshire with a small population of about 8000.Culzean Castle is nearby and is the major sightseeing attraction. Girvan forms an ideal base for exploring the coast and the inland and visiting the many attractions in the area or to indulge in an interesting spell of fishing or bird watching. Girvan has an attractive beach that offers great view across to Ailsa Craig. Set out on a leisurely stroll around the old fishing village of Maidens or stop by at Turnberry to catch up with a game of golf on the championship course.
On the A77 stands the Tourist Information Centre where you can pick up leaflets and books to further enhance your visit or to get your accommodation booked. For a great view of Girvan and the hills behind, walk down to the north side of the harbour along the pier past the shipbuilding units.
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AyrshireLocal Sights & Activities for Girvan
Culzean Castle is nearby and is the major sightseeing attraction. Girvan forms an ideal base for exploring the coast and the inland and visiting the many attractions in the area or to indulge in an interesting spell of fishing or bird watching. Girvan has an attractive beach that offers great view across to Ailsa Craig. Set out on a leisurely stroll around the old fishing village of Maidens or stop by at Turnberry to catch up with a game of golf on the championship course.
Once a year Girvan hosts the annual Girvan Folk music Festival (2009 was the 35th) which is held on the first weekend of May. On the Sunday night on the shorefront watch the Girvan Burning Man 2009 created by local artists.
Try the bar at Southfields Hotel for a drink
Bargany Gardens is a nice day out especially for the horticulturalists among you (Tel: +44(0)1465 871249)
Rainy Day? You can visit McKechnie Institute. The McKenzie Institute opened in 1889. The collection is mainly memorabilia relating to the Girvan and Carrick area. (Dalrymple Street, Girvan, Ayrshire, KA26 9AE)
Castles Nearby
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Bardrochat
Bardrochat is a substantial country house standing high on a hill overlooking
the Ayrshire village of Colmonell, not far from Ballantrae. The house
commands impressive views of rolling hills, wooded copses and the sudden
inclines of ancient settlements, giving way to the open sea around the stubborn symmetry of Ailsa Craig. -
Ardmillan Castle
Now a holiday park surrounding the derelict remains of the house that was gutted by fire in 1973.
Hotels near Girvan
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Clach Mhor Beach Cottage, Ayrshire - Sleeps 7/ 8
Superbly equipped holiday house with hot tub on the beach in Ayrshire.
- Sleeps: 7-8
Girvan Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Braemar, Ayrshire Coast - Sleeps 2
Charming wooden detached bungalow is situated in the small hamlet of Lendalfoot, only 6 miles from the seaside town of Girvan with harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants, and boasts stunning views over ... -
Cairnhill Cottage nr Girvan, sleeps 6
Situated in a quiet secluded location, this spacious holiday cottage boasts stunning views over open countryside where wildlife is in abundance. The area is ideal for walkers and cyclists, and the property... -
The Cottage, Girvan, sleeps 6
Set within the quiet Ayrshire countryside on a working farm this attractive spacious farm house makes a great holiday base to explore the varied coastline, rocky hill walks and beautiful views to the Isle ... -
Barr Cottage, nr Girvan - Sleeps 6
Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Stinchar Valley but a short distance from the idyllic rural village of Barr, this detached, newly renovated farm cottage is built to a very high standard for .. -
The Coach House, Ayrshire - Sleeps 4
This former detached Coach House lies on the private Bargany Estate with over 500 acres of woodland and river walks. Wildlife is abundant with a large variety of birdlife and roe deer to observe. Fishing, ... -
Gladneuk Cottage, nr Girvan, sleeps 6
This spacious holiday cottage is comfortably furnished, and is situated in the village of Barr. The area has lush green countryside which rises from sandy coves and mud flat estuaries of the Solway Firth, ... -
Kilpatrick Farm House, Nr. Girvan, sleeps 6
This spacious holiday home sits within the beautiful Ayrshire countryside on a working farm, with great walks from the door. Girvan, 6 miles. Explore the coast with sandy beaches or rocky paths. Golf at Tu... -
Bridge Cottage, nr Girvan , sleeps 4
Situated in the quiet village of Pinwherry this charming holiday cottage offers an ideal location from which to explore the beauty of Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, the Ayrshire Coastal Path and the Gall... -
Tigh na Mara, Maidens, nr. Girvan, sleeps 6
This traditional, semi-detached beachfront holiday cottage has spectacular views of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre with direct access onto a sandy beach and the Ayrshire Coastal Path. Inland there is walkin...