Parks and Activities South Ayrshire
Historic Places - Girvan Harbour
The harbour at Girvan has been an important feature in Girvan's
development. With its safe harbour it became a good port for
fishermen and the harbour prospered through the time of the
herring industry.
Girvan was also a port for exporting goods, not only local
produce but a port from which people could depart if the were
choosing to emigrate to countries such as Canada.
Today the fishing industry has declined, but you will still
see some fishing boats in the harbour, though you are more
likely to see pleasure craft and boats offering trips to Ailsa
Craig, for sea-fishing or diving excursions.
Map of Girvan Harbour
