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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.

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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Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Kilwinning, KA13 7RD · the-torranyard.co.uk
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18 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

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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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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Broker, marketplace · Operator network worldwide · Online charter marketplace, part of Directional Aviation; instant quotes.
Marketplace · Operator network · Transparent on-demand jet charter marketplace showing the operator and tail.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.