West Kilbride
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.687, -4.857 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 20 47 |
| Population: | 4,760 |
| Dialling code: | 01294 (Ardrossan) |
West Kilbride is a compact coastal village on the shore of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Perched above a stretch of rocky shore and small sandy bays, it enjoys sweeping views across to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, with the historic ruins of Portencross Castle and the little harbour at Portencross close by.
Historically rooted in weaving and local agriculture, the village has reinvented itself as a lively artisan hub - often described as "Scotland’s Craft Town" - with galleries, studios and independent shops drawing visitors. It also functions as a commuter and tourist base, with rail and road links to larger centres such as Glasgow and Ayr, while retaining an active community spirit and a calendar of local events.
Postcode districts covering West Kilbride
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Kilmarnock 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Ayr 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Greenock 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Irvine 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Clydebank 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Newton Mearns 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Renfrew 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Dumbarton 21.1 miles34 km
- Barrhead 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Kilwinning 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Johnstone 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ardrossan Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Saltcoats Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Fairlie Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Stevenston Place 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Millport Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Dalry Place 5.5 miles8.9 km
- North Coast Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Kilwinning Place 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Largs Place 7.5 miles12 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
Example postcodes in West Kilbride
KA23 9LS, KA23 9JU, KA23 9ER, KA23 9AE, KA23 9JF, KA23 9NL, KA23 9AQ, KA23 9EP, KA23 9HS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Glasgow International Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- West Kilbride Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
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Schools in West Kilbride
- West Kilbride Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hunterston House Country house 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Kelburn Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ardeer House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Knock Castle Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Troon Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Caldwell House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Castle Toward Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km