The Shiel
Driving
Explore the west coast's seaside towns and romantic landscape of Clyde Muirshiel
This tour is 55 miles long, please allow at least 1 hour 25 minutes to complete it, excluding the time taken to enjoy the destinations along the way.
Known as the gateway to the islands, the Shiel is a collection of seaside towns, villages steeped in traditional industries, and untamed swathes of the Clydemuirshiel Regional Park. Discover the Shiel’s vibrant arts scene with visits to West Kilbride and Fairlie, or trace the progression of its Victorian heritage through visits to towns famed for everything from hydropathic spas to dynamite factories. Shiel-lore of witches and elves abounds in Dalry, while Burns’ legacy lives on in Stevenston and Kilbirnie.
What you'll see
Kilwinning - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
Kilwinning is a large town in North Ayrshire, situated on the banks of the River Garnock
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Stevenston - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
Stevenston is an inland town in North Ayrshire. It is one of the 'Three Towns' along with Ardrossan and Saltcoats, on the east coast of the Firth of Clyde.
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Saltcoats - North Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
The small town of Saltcoats lies in North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland
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Ardrossan - North Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
The town of Ardrossan sits on the North Ayrshire coast on the east shore of the Firth of Clyde.
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Seamill - West Kilbride
Towns & Villages
Seamill is a village on the west coast of Scotland, about 5 miles north of Ardrossan and 8 miles south of Largs, on the east coast of the Firth of Clyde.
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West Kilbride - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
West Kilbride is scenic village in North Ayrshire on the west coast of the Firth of Clyde providing great views over to Arran.
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Fairlie - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
Fairlie is a small village in North Ayrshire, around 3 miles from Largs
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Largs - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
The large coastal town of Largs derived its name from An Leargaidh, meaning 'the slopes' in Gaelic.
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Greenock - Inverclyde
Towns & Villages
Greenock is a town in in the Inverclyde area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire.
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Lochwinnoch - Renfrewshire
Towns & Villages
Lochwinnoch is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.
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Kilbirnie - Ayrshire
Towns & Villages
Kilbirnie is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley area of North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland.
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