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Ardrossan

Ward in North Ayrshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.662, -4.798
OS grid ref:NS 24 44
Dialling code: 01294
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Ardrossan sits on the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, with a working harbour and a ferry terminal linking to the Isle of Arran. The seafront, breakwaters and views out to Ailsa Craig give it a strong maritime character, and the nearby ruins of Ardrossan Castle reflect its long coastal history.

Once a 19th-century port and industrial centre with shipbuilding and harbour trade, Ardrossan has experienced economic change and pockets of regeneration, serving partly as a commuter town for Glasgow while also relying on tourism, fishing and local services. The community retains a palpable maritime culture alongside ongoing efforts to improve waterfront facilities, housing and transport links.

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Transport links

  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 13.4 miles
  • Glasgow International Airport 20.3 miles
  • Ardrossan South Beach Railway Station 1.4 miles
  • Ardrossan Town Railway Station 1.6 miles

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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 2.7 miles
  • Hunterston House Country house 5.1 miles
  • Eglinton Castle Estate 5.2 miles
  • Hunterston Sands Beach 5.9 miles
  • Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 7.5 miles
  • Kelburn Estate 7.5 miles
  • Largs Yacht Haven Marina 8.2 miles
  • Cunninghamhead Estate 8.6 miles
  • Troon Beach Beach 9.9 miles
  • Knock Castle Estate 11.2 miles
  • Caldwell House Estate 11.4 miles
  • Rugby Park Stadium 12 miles