Girvan
Traditional harbour used by a mixture of fishing and pleasure vessels. Visitors raft on pontoons on the wooden screen jetty along with local yachts. Girvan has an excellent range of shops, restaurants and pubs it also has a rail connection to Glasgow and Stranraer. Harbour channel depth is usually 1m plus chart datum: ie 3m of water at half tide. More Info

Portpatrick
Portpatrick has a snug harbour, overlooked by hotels and restaurants, and has several shops in its main street. Visitors interests include golf courses, a bus service to Stranraer, and it is the western terminus to the Southern Upland way. The life boat station is at the harbour and it has a visitors centre. More Info

Stranraer
Stranraer is developing its leisure marine facilities with a new breakwater to be followed by pontoon berths. The town offers a good range of shops and attractions. Stranraer is a great centre for serious walkers and is skirted by the Southerland Upland Way. Loch Ryan Sailing Club is located at Wig Bay a little north of the town. More Info