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Irvine, Scotland

Irvine is a town and former Royal Burgh on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The 2011 Census recorded the town's population at 33,698 inhabitants, making it the largest settlement in North Ayrshire, and 22nd largest settlement in Scotland.

Type CityPopulation 33,698

Why go

  • Administrative centre and new town in Scotland.
  • Served by Bute Airfield.

History

Irvine is a town and former Royal Burgh on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The 2011 Census recorded the town's population at 33,698 inhabitants, making it the largest settlement in North Ayrshire, and 22nd largest settlement in Scotland.

Where to stay

2 Perceton Row, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 3DA, United Kingdom
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57 Bank St, Irvine KA12 0LL, United Kingdom · braidmead.com
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Hillhouse Estate, Troon KA10 7HU, United Kingdom · hillhouse.co.uk
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Ashenyards Pk, Stevenston KA20 3DA, United Kingdom · redsquirrelpubstevenston.co.uk
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Marine Dr, Irvine KA11 5AE, United Kingdom · gaileshotel.com
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86 Montgomery St, Irvine KA12 8PW, United Kingdom · harboursidehotel.co.uk
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Nethermains Rd, Kilwinning KA13 6PR, United Kingdom · nethermainslodge.top
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Ayr Rd, Troon, Irvine KA11 5BF, United Kingdom · dundonaldlinks.com
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46 Annick Rd, Irvine KA11 4LD, United Kingdom · theriversidelodgehotel.co.uk
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15 S Cres Rd, Ardrossan KA22 8EA, United Kingdom · thelauristonhotel.com
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Torranyard, Lochlibo Rd, Kilwinning KA13 7RD, United Kingdom · verdantleisure.co.uk
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Ardeer Mains Farm, Stevenston KA20 3DD, United Kingdom
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122 Main St, Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4EE, United Kingdom
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51 East Rd, Irvine KA12 0BT, United Kingdom · irvineguesthouse.co.uk
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Cross Keys, 110 Harbour St, Ayrshire, Irvine KA12 8PZ, United Kingdom · alanstraveltips.com
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Broomlands Dr, Irvine KA12 0DT, United Kingdom · standrewsguesthouse.com
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10 Townhead, Ayrshire, Irvine KA12 0BE, United Kingdom
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68-78 Byres Rd, Kilwinning KA13 6JU, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Irvine, KA12 8AU · storelocator.asda.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Riverway, Irvine, KA12 8AG · locations.burgerking.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 07:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · greggs.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · East Road, Irvine, KA12 0AA · dominos.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · The Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG · kfc.co.uk
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 9 Riverway, Irvine, KA12 8AG · locations.tacobell.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2 Barassiebank Lane, Troon, KA10 6RW
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: 15:00-22:00 · 85 Burns Crescent, Irvine, KA11 1AQ
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5c Riverway, Irvine, KA12 8AG
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Riverway, Irvine, KA12 8AG
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Kilwinning, KA13 7RD · the-torranyard.co.uk
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Ice Cream · Features: step-free access · 80 Montgomery Street, Irvine, KA12 8PW · vanillajoes.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 81 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AL
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 2 Stanecastle Road, Irvine, KA11 1AE
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 66-68 Main Street, Irvine, KA11 4AG
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Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 1-3 Ayr Road, Irvine, KA12 8DJ
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Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · High Street, Irvine
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su 10:00-16:30 · 54 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PY
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Cafe · cafe · 142 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ
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Cafe · cafe · 141 Deveron Road, Troon, KA10 7JH
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Restaurant · restaurant · 74-76 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AX
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Cafe · cafe · 27 Bank Street, Irvine, KA12 0AJ
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Restaurant · restaurant · Stevenston, KA20 3EG
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Cafe · cafe
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Airports

Glasgow Airport (GLA) 20 mi to the centre
Glasgow, SCT, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (Flybe, Jet2.com, easyJet, Transavia France…) · direct flights to 63 destinations incl. Arrecife, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Alicante, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Edinburgh (48 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 63 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) 8.5 mi to the centre
Prestwick, South Ayrshire, SCT, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Barcelona, Carcassonne, Dublin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Edinburgh (62 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 21 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Mayfield Farm Airstrip 4.3 mi to the centre
SCT, GB
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Carlung Farm 10 mi to the centre
SCT, GB
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Getting there by ferry

Troon Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Ardrossan
Ferry terminal · 6.3 mi from the centre
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Ardrossan Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.3 mi from the centre · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Troon - Brodick
Ferry route · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Ardrossan - Brodick
Ferry route · Caledonian MacBrayne
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bute Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Troon Ferry Terminal, 4.5 mi); routes include Troon - Brodick, Ardrossan - Brodick.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Irvine, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Broker, marketplace · Operator network worldwide · Online charter marketplace, part of Directional Aviation; instant quotes.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.