21 Best Beaches on the West Coast of Scotland

21. Girvan Beach

🌊 Who’ll like this beach best: Anyone seeking a southern close-to-civilisation beach… and people who like cozy harbors.

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Girvan Beach sits, unsurprisingly, in the pretty harbor town of Girvan…

… and that makes it the most southern beach on our list.

The beach itself is nothing particularly special, and you don’t get the vistas and views served up by some of the other entries on this list. But it’s massive, expansive, sandy and safe, and it’s great if you’re looking for kid-friendly or dog-friendly.

And both on the beach and close to it, there’s loads of family-friendly stuff. Highlights include pedalos, arcade games, ice cream, fish and chips, the harbor, a playground, the Water of Girvan riverside, a community garden, and a little lighthouse. And if you head to nearby Galloway Forest Park, you’ll find loads of walks (some flat and easy, some surprisingly scenic and tough).

All in all, if you’re looking for a west-coast Scottish beach where your kids (and you!) won’t get bored, you’ve found it.