Girvan voted most dog friendly town in the UK
We are over the moon to let you know that Girvan has won the town/city category in this year’s DogFriendly Awards. The winner of each category is chosen by public vote and Girvan was 1 of 122 entries in the town/city category, reaching the finals along with Bury St Edmunds and Eastbourne. Although this […]
New Dog Fouling Partnership Launched in Girvan
GO Girvan, Tag Girvan and South Ayrshire Council have formed a partnership to tackle dog fouling in Girvan As part of our campaign to make Girvan a more dog friendly destination, we wanted to address concerns about the potential increase in dog fouling if we attract more furry visitors. We are aware that dog fouling […]
Go Girvan launches new dog friendly tourism campaign
Girvan is aiming to be one of Scotland’s most dog friendly towns Campaign Background Over recent years, dog tourism has become a rapidly growing sector, with more and more dog owners wanting to take their pets on holidays and day trips. Along with a boom in dog ownership post-Covid, the demand for dog friendly destinations […]
Help us shape the future of an Ailsa Craig Centre in Girvan – We need your input!
Last year Go Girvan asked the community for their views on an Ailsa Craig Centre in Girvan and the overwhelming response was ‘YES’! We took all of your feedback on board and decided to investigate how we could turn the idea into reality. Our next step was to commission a feasibility study funded by the […]
We’re celebrating the 40th Carrick Lowland Gathering
The Carrick Lowland Gathering has been a popular annual fixture in the Girvan calendar since 1982! 2023 is a special year for The Carrick Lowland Gathering as it returns to Girvan for the 40th time on Sunday 4th June. Organised by Girvan & District Attractions, we spoke with their Chair Person, Jane Willis, and Minutes […]
Girvan Arts Festival set to return in June
With the second Girvan Arts Festival set to return on the 3rd and 4th June 2023, we caught up with founder and festival director, Helen DW Humphries, for a chat. We asked her about the inspiration behind the festival and her hopes for the future. Hi Helen, can you tell us a bit about your […]
What to do on a day trip by bus from Girvan to Barr
Go walking and discover the history of Barr on a day out by bus from Girvan If you’re staying in Girvan for a few days or more, you might want to spend some time exploring the stunning South Ayrshire surroundings. One easy way to do that is by taking the scheduled Girvan to Barr bus […]
Bargany Gardens – A must visit attraction during May
Located near Girvan, Bargany Gardens open up to the public each May and is an experience not to be missed The historic Bargany Gardens near Girvan are bursting with colour and heady aromas during May, making it one of the best months to visit. Luckily, the normally private gates to the garden are open to […]
Head to Biosphere Bikes in Girvan for bike hire and much more!
From Electric Bikes to Go-Karts and Beach Wheelchairs – Girvan’s Biosphere Bikes has a whole range of wheeled options available for hire Biosphere Bikes is on a mission to make cycling accessible to all in Girvan and their diverse range of bikes for hire ensures there is something for all ages and abilities. There are […]
Join us on a free guided walk from Barr to Girvan with complimentary transport and refreshments!
Join us on the 14th May 2023 for the Barr to Girvan Coronation Walk ABOUT THE EVENT Join us on Sunday 14th May as we walk from Barr to Girvan together to celebrate the Coronation, finishing up at Girvan Community Garden for free refreshments! Following South Ayrshire Council’s Core Path between Barr and Girvan, join […]
