Location: Girvan
Top Things to do in Girvan
10 Things to Do in Girvan That You Shouldn't Miss
Girvan (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Gharbhain, "mouth of the River Girvan") is a burgh in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Girvan is stituated on the east coast of the Firth of Clyde, with a population of about 6,700. It lies 21 miles (34 km) south of Ayr, and 29 miles (47 km) north of Stranraer, the main ferry port from Scotland to Northern Ireland.
Restaurants in Girvan
1. Girvan Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Robert S - Paisley, United Kingdom
We re-visited this James Braid designed course yesterday & after playing here many times finally got to play in the weather we wanted ... a nice sunny day with strong winds blowing in from the sea.
Green Fees are £21, the course is in super condition & it's a fantastic challenge to play here when the weather's like this. The opening 8 Holes are pure Scottish Links, immediately adjacent to the beach, and they are genuinely magnificent. Immaculate Greens run true & fairways undulate into dips and hollows providing the thrill of not knowing if your ball will take a kind 'members bounce'.
It's impossible not to enjoy playing these opening holes & when this courses true defence ... strong wind ... blows they really do come into their own, many Tee Shots have to be hit at a 45 degree angle to even have a chance of finding the fairway! We couldn't have enjoyed playing here more in these conditions ... it was simply brilliant!
The opening holes are why we return here regularly, the remaining 10 are parkland & fairly unremarkable in comparison.
The Club House has been being renovated for well over a year now with little sign of progress & our past experience of the food here means it's best avoided in our opinion.
2. Trump Turnberry Golf Courses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By JCHendo - Harrogate, United Kingdom
What a tremendous golf course - visually stunning whilst at the same time being a test of accuracy and general golf ability
Tremendous club house serving good if expensive food - half way lighthouse also superb (try the fruit flapjack made on site!)
Overall - assuming a decent deal on golf and hotel - I would go back like a shot
3. Brunston Castle Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By louisolga - Chester, United Kingdom
We booked in for a weeks visit and were very very disappointed. The who spa/ sitting area was under renovation and it was just a mess. The chalets themselves are really basic with absolutely no 3/4G no mobile reception and no wifi. There is absolutely nothing to do either on site or the surrounding areas. Although we paid for a week we left early as it was just a waste of time. They really should tell guests that they are in the middle of renovations before they accept a booking.
4. Culzean Castle and Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Beautiful 18th-century castle built by Robert Adam, the renowned Scottish architect, set in a beautiful country park.
Reviewed By FethiyeFan - Ayr, United Kingdom
Plenty to do - spend time in the visitors' centre area where there is also a cafe and gift shop;visit the castle and walk through the extensive grounds and woodland or scramble down along the beach.
5. Pebbles Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Newly constructed Pebbles Spa and Leisure appropriately named after its unique beach surroundings.The backdrop of the sea coming and going, the rocks and seaweed tangled over the pebbles is just perfect for our new marine based Thalgo range of treatments. Pamper yourself with a varied range of treatments available by professionally trained staff.Whether your aim is to get fit in our state of the art fitness suite where a professional will help design you a programme to suit you, or relax and enjoy the ambience and therapeutic properties of our aromatic steam room, Victoria sauna and spa, there is something for everyone. Enjoy the level deck 15m pool with a disappearing horizon over the sea to Ailsa Craig and beyond. Have a chat over lunch or coffee in the Spindirft Bistro, simply read your paper by the fire.A friendly personal service from a unique country facility awaits you at Pebbles Spa and Leisure.
Reviewed By DWRScot - Girvan, United Kingdom
My wife and I were very disappointed in the Bistro Restaurant facility. There was only one other table occupied and we were kept waiting for service for over 20 minutes. After ordering we again had an unacceoptable waiting time. My fish dish when it arrived had been under a lamp too long and the skin was not crsip but mushy and the the sauce glazed. My wife's burger wqas overcooked and dry and her chips were lukewarm. Like wise the prices for what we had we felt were high and as I say the service was abysmal!
6. Culzean Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By Julie T - Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. We enjoyed a full day there. We joined the guided tour through the castle which was very interesting, we did a couple of the walks, enjoyed the refreshments in the coffee shop and relaxed in the walled Gardens with our picnic. Would recommend a visit
7. McKechnie Institute
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By bri w - Dundee, United Kingdom
Great wee place, history in rooms upstairs very interesting and Mr.Borland made the visit very very interesting and worthwhile ?
8. Turnberry Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By r0ss14 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Took a lovely walk out to the lighthouse whilst staying at the Turnberry resort . The views whilst walking , and from the actual lighthouse are spectacular. We had great weather - winter sun and bright. Lighthouse has been well restored and looks great. It is a brill vantage point to view the Ailsa Craig and and the surrounding scenery . £3 for a coffee and £7 for a pie - but suppose it is a s part of a 5 star resort .
9. Little Turnberry Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By audrey582015 - Maybole, United Kingdom
Great day out for the little ones. Plenty of animals. The highlight of my granddaughters day was sitting on a little red tractor and a little run with her dad on a utility vehicle.
10. Crossraguel Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Founded in the early 13th century by the Earl of Carrick, the remains Crossraguel Abbey sit just a few miles south of Ayr on Scotland’s west coast. Although a ruin, the Crossraguel Abbey is still complete with the original monks’ church, their cloister and even their dovecot (pigeon tower). Fine architectural details from the 15th century can still be seen within the ruins with the chapter house still standing complete with benches for the monks and an arched seat for the abbot. The early form of the abbey's name suggests it meant the Cross of Riaghail and referred to a great standing Cross. Open summer only.
Reviewed By michieg121 - Ayr, United Kingdom
We were able to look around the walls, although there were extensive refurbishment works underway. We were staying at Culzean, and followed up on the historical links between the two places.
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