iaint Says: Anytime I've been to the harbour, the museum has been closed. You can see some of the exhibits through the railings. Some others, either decaying or being renovated (hard to tell) are beached in the vicinity.The vessel in the forground of the picture is a "puffer". This was...
always changing names! unfortunately: the little italian restaurant on the high street
tanneddarling Says: i love the food here and always go when i go home.its very cheap and has an italian cafe type feel - although it´s all inside as it can get quite cold in irvine.
iaint Says: I've been going to this part of Irvine for about 6-7 years because my son plays ice hockey at the adjacent leisure centre once a season. I've often been tempted to go into the Ship Inn for food or drink, but in Feb '10 I finally did it.Nice atmospheric traditional...
jgacis Says: Driving around Irvine is not so bad, although it does rain often. Just remember also that unlike American roads, you must drive on the left side of the road. You may want to take a taxi or let a more experienced driver take you around first if you've never driven this way...
tanneddarling Says: watch out for the junkies in the high street and the gypsy beggarsthis is totally a new phenomanon in the town.just ignoring them is your best bet - and keeping your hand on your wallet - which should be safely tucked inside your front pocket - not in a back pocket or inside...
tanneddarling Says: the magnum leisure centre is not exactly like it used to be...it used to be famed for being the biggest leisure centre in europe. now it's just run down and very sad looking - which is a shame enjoy it while it's still here - they are talking about knocking it down if you...
tanneddarling Says: great fun on a nice daytake the dogs a walk around the massive country park - there's usually something going on there.take the kids to the swing park or the ruins of the castletheres a visitor centre and information place too - and a wee cafe that opens mostly in the summer...
iaint Says: Huge multi-sport centre. I've only ever been to the ice rink, which is small and dark.Its one of the least attractive venues on my son's circuit of ice hockey fixtures. Everytime I've been, there has been a posse of 13/14 year olds smoking at the front entrance. Someone...
Tommo5226 Says: The area around the harbour, where the two rivers meet is a mecca for bird watchers with a marvellous variety of sea birds to view.The views across the Firth of Clyde to the islands of Arran and Ailsa Craig are wonderful, particularly at sunrise and sunset. The Kintyre...
Sponsored Links
Plan a Irvine vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Irvine locals

Irvine - A place to visit and remember - Having moved from Aberdeen to Clarkston, Renfrewshire in 1965, I have finally, I hope taken root In Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Irvine was one of the Scottish "New Towns," but still retains some of...
23 members live in Irvine
Our members can help!
1
Irvine - A place to visit and remember

Having moved from Aberdeen to Clarkston, Renfrewshire in 1965, I have finally, I hope taken root In Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Irvine was one of the Scottish "New Towns," but still retains some of...
2

For me, its a hockey destination. The town is more commercial/industrial than a tourist spot. It does have a beach, and a golf course with a good reputation, plus a few other things to do (see tips),...
3
A Simple Travel Through Scotland

I've got some interesting experiences in Irvine. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
4

Well I suppose I should make a small mention about the town of Irvine because it is here on the 26th July 1969 in Irvine Central Hospital that I was born :-)
Build your own Irvine page
Sponsored Links