Girvan
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Girvan is a burgh in South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of about 8000 people. Originally a fishing port, it is now also a seaside resort with beaches and cliffs. It lies 20 miles south of Ayr, and 30 miles north of Stranraer, one of the principal ferry ports from Scotland to Northern Ireland.
Boats also sail from the harbour to Ailsa Craig, an island in the Firth of Clyde. In the summer it is possible to sail around Ailsa Craig on the Paddle Steamer Waverley.
There are few attractions in Girvan itself, but Culzean Castle lies a few miles north of the town. The world famous Turnberry golf course and hotel is located 5 miles north of Girvan. The coast line south of Girvan is famous for it's geology, and also for Sawney Bean's Cave. In days gone past Sawney Bean was a cannibal, who was eventually caught and hung in Edinburgh.