North Coast
Ward in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.768, -4.857 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 20 56 |
The North Coast ward sits on the scenic shoreline of North Ayrshire in western Scotland, hugging the Firth of Clyde with sweeping sea views and easy sightlines to Great Cumbrae and the Arran hills. Its mix of sandy promenades and rocky coves makes it a popular spot for boating and day visitors, and the coastal landscape shapes local life and leisure throughout the year.
Locally the area blends a Victorian seaside resort feel - most notably around Largs with its Viking connections and annual festival commemorating the Battle of Largs - with small-scale marine and service industries, holiday accommodation and a significant commuter population. Socially there’s a noticeable seasonal rhythm to the economy and community life, along with the familiar challenges of supporting rural and coastal services for an ageing population.
Postcode districts covering North Coast
KA22, KA23, KA24, KA28, KA29, KA30, PA17
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Paisley 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Kilmarnock 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Ayr 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Greenock 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Irvine 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bearsden 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Clydebank 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Newton Mearns 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Renfrew 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Dumbarton 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Barrhead 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fairlie Place 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Largs Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Millport Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- West Kilbride Place 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Dalry Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Skelmorlie Place 6.8 miles11 km
- Kilbirnie Place 7 miles11.3 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Wemyss Bay Place 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Ardrossan Place 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Beith Place 8.6 miles13.9 km
Example postcodes in North Coast
PA17 5BB, KA30 8NX, KA30 8JU, KA29 0DW, KA30 8PF, KA28 0BT, KA30 8JP, KA23 9AW, PA17 5DR … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 18 miles28.9 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Fairlie Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Largs Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels in North Coast Ad
- Haylie Hotel
- Seamill House Hotel
- The Waterside Hotel 4
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4
- Brisbane House Hotel 3
- The Woodhouse Hotel 3
- Willowbank Hotel 3
Schools in North Coast
- Cumbrae Primary School Primary
- Fairlie Primary School Primary
- Largs Academy Secondary
- Largs Primary School Primary
- Skelmorlie Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
- West Kilbride Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Kelburn Estate 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Knock Castle Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hunterston House Country house 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Castle Toward Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Kip Marina Marina 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Ardeer House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Knockdow Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 11 miles17.7 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 11 miles17.7 km