Firstly, I would like to welcome everyone to my home town of Irvine, which lies on the picturesque Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, around 12 miles north of Ayr and approximately 25 miles south west of Glasgow. In 2007, it was estimated that our population was just under 40,000, which means Irvine is the largest town in North Ayrshire.Here you will find, among other things, a charming harbour with stunning views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, ruined castles, beautiful parks and gardens, The Rivergate Shopping Centre that has over 60 retailers under one roof, The Magnum Leisure Centre located at Irvine Beach Park where you will find ice skating, swimming, bowling, a gymnasium and much, much more....
This is a fascinating town that is steeped in history. It's had innumerable notable visitors including Robert Burns, Mary Queen of Scots and Edgar Allan Poe. Irvine has been the birthplace to many famous people throughout the years. The author John Galt was born here in 1779 and more recently, Scotland's former First Minister, Jack McConnell, MSP, in 1960.
Getting here is simple, with trains and buses to and from Glasgow and Ayr on a regular basis. With Prestwick International Airport being only 5 or 6 miles away, it makes Irvine the ideal location for visitors from further afield to begin their Scottish adventures.
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