Ardrossan
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.648, -4.809 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 23 42 |
| Population: | 10,930 |
| Dialling code: | 01294 |
Ardrossan is a coastal town on the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It began as a planned seaport in the late 18th century and expanded in the Victorian era, leaving a granite harbour, castle ruins and other reminders of its maritime and industrial past.
Nowadays the town is best known for ferry links to the Isle of Arran and Great Cumbrae, and its sheltered coastline supports boating, beaches and coastal walks; many locals commute to Glasgow or work in tourism and light industry, while community regeneration projects seek to revive and celebrate Ardrossan’s nautical heritage.
Postcode districts covering Ardrossan
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 20.3 miles
- Kilmarnock 12.2 miles
- Ayr 15.2 miles
- Greenock 20.7 miles
- Irvine 6.8 miles
- Clydebank 23.7 miles
- Newton Mearns 20.8 miles
- Renfrew 22.5 miles
- Dumbarton 22.7 miles
- Barrhead 19.4 miles
- Kilwinning 4 miles
- Johnstone 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Saltcoats Place 1.1 miles
- Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward 2.1 miles
- Stevenston Place 2.2 miles
- West Kilbride Place 3.3 miles
- Kilwinning Place 4 miles
- Dalry Place 5.4 miles
- Irvine West Ward 5.6 miles
- Irvine Place 6.8 miles
- Irvine South Ward 7.5 miles
- Fairlie Place 7.6 miles
- Dreghorn Place 7.8 miles
- Garnock Valley Ward 8.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ardrossan
KA22 7HR, KA22 8PD, KA22 8DZ, KA22 8JG, KA22 8AB, KA22 7LR, KA22 8LZ, KA22 8AG, KA22 8HD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 12.9 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 21.3 miles
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Ardrossan South Beach Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Ardrossan Ad
- The Lauriston Hotel 3 0.6 miles
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 3.3 miles
- Seamill House Hotel 3.4 miles
- Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns 3 miles
- The Waterside Hotel & Spa 4 3 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4 7 miles
- The Loans Inn 4 9.8 miles
- Gailes Restaurant Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The Salt Lodge 4 8.7 miles
Schools in Ardrossan
- Ardrossan Academy Secondary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
- Stanley Primary School Primary
- Winton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ardeer House Estate 2.5 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 5.5 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 5.5 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 6.4 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 8.3 miles
- Kelburn Estate 8.3 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 8.9 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 9 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 9.4 miles
- Knock Castle Estate 12 miles
- Rugby Park Stadium 12.1 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 12.2 miles