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 8LE, KA22 7HL, KA22 7EN, KA22 7DL, KA22 8PS, KA22 8NH, KA22 8EH, KA22 7PB, KA22 7JF … 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 Waterside Hotel 4 3 miles
- Seamill House Hotel 3.4 miles
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 3.3 miles
- Dundonald Links 7.6 miles
- The Salt Lodge 4 8.7 miles
- Old Loans Inn 4 9.8 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Haylie Hotel 9.6 miles
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 7.1 miles
- The South Beach Hotel 9.7 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