Ferries from Ardrossan, Scotland

Ardrossan is a beautiful coastal town in Ayrshire, Scotland, famed for its sandy shores and rolling green hills.

Ardossan itself has always been an important port in the area, especially as it is so close to the Firth of Clyde – there are some spectacular views of it from the lovely beach.

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Shipbuilding was another of Ardossan’s income streams, and it went hand in hand with the port during the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Now the water is still an important part of life in Ardossan, and there are regular ferries to the Isle of Arran.

The main tourist attraction has to be Ardrossan Castle. Despite being a ruin, it is a beautiful place to visit. There is something evocative about the castle, and the area around it. It stands proudly high on a hill above the rest of the town, and it is impossible to miss. Imagine what it must have looked like when it was first constructed during the 1400s!

Ardrossan’s Clyde Marina is a bustling, busy part of town with restaurants and facilities for locals and visitors. And if you journey a little further away from Ardrossan itself – 30 miles or so – you’ll reach Glasgow.