Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Girvan, Ayrshire

Property for sale in Girvan

Originally a fishing port and now a seaside resort, Girvan is a burgh in Carrick with a population of about 8,000. Encircled by the Galloway Hills and the Firth of Clyde, Girvan harbour offers one of the few safe havens along this stretch of coastline and, together with the arrival of the railway from Glasgow in the mid 19th century, has contributed to the town's commercial success. Girvan's appeal is timeless and people still wander around the busy harbour and watch the local fishing fleet come and go. In summer it is possible to sail around the tiny island of Ailsa Craig on the world's last sea-going paddle steamer, the Waverley.

If you are seeking property for sale in Girvan, please contact estate agents in Girvan for information regarding houses currently on the market or for details of flats for sale in Girvan, which are usually situated in converted houses or new-build apartment houses.

Amenities for Girvan properties

Girvan Golf Course is immediately to the north of Girvan and 5 miles further up the coast is the world-famous Turnberry golf course. Girvan's beaches attract many visitors in summer and there are remarkable views north-west across the Firth of Clyde to the craggy skyline of Arran and 10 miles west to the dome of Ailsa Craig, rising 1,114ft above the sea. Local attractions within Girvan include a boating lake and Auld Stumpy, an attractive clock tower built in 1827 and later incorporated into the Mcmaster Hall. The hall burned down in 1939, leaving Auld Stumpy as it was always meant to be. There are many more interesting buildings in Girvan which also has a vibrant shopping centre with independent retailers, national chains, restaurants, sports clubs, and a 25m public swimming pool. Local schools include Girvan Primary School and, for older children, Girvan Academy.

Transport in Girvan

The railway station in Girvan is on the line between Glasgow Central and Stranraer. By road, Girvan is served by the A77 Ayrshire coast road and local bus routes are supplied by Western Scottish.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Girvan, which is covered by postcode, KA26, you may also like to consider Maybole, Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Cumnock, Mauchline, Kilmarnock, Galston, Newmilns, Darvel, Irvine, Stevenston, Kilwinning, Saltcoats, and Ardrossan.