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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.

Region

Ayrshire

Local 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)