North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Fairlie

Fairlie is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 parks. The must-see places are Kelburn Castle (2 km), Hunterston Castle (5 km) and Clark Memorial Parish Church (5 km).

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Fairlie, Scotland
Fairlie, North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fairlie at a glance

Location
North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,440
Coordinates
55.7560° N, 4.8556° W
Places within 50 km
212 (212 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Fairlie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fairlie: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Fairlie

113 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Kelburn Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fairlie

66 churches within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Clark Memorial Parish Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fairlie

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Goldenberry Gate (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Stake · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Windy Hill · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Creag Ghlas Laggan · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Goat Fell · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~32 km · Must-see

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Parks near Fairlie

23 parks within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Eglinton Country Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Fairlie

11 museums within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Fairlie

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fairlie. The closest is Cumbrae Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Fairlie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fairlie
  2. 2 km Kelburn Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  3. 4 km Clark Memorial Parish Church · monument, North Ayrshire
  4. 7 km Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit · church, North Ayrshire
  5. 6 km Hunterston Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  6. 2 km Castle Knowe · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  7. 5 km Back to Fairlie

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How to reach Fairlie

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fairlie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76113Kelburn Castle (2 km)
    Churches5366Clark Memorial Parish Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2241Goldenberry Gate (6 km)
    Parks1723Eglinton Country Park (21 km)
    Museums911Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1010Cumbrae Lighthouse (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Kilbirnie Loch (15 km)
    Treks48West Island Way (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves67Little Cumbrae (9 km)
    Caves13Cleeves Cove (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Benmore Botanic Garden (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (48 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (39 km)
    Other attractions01Ballochroy Standing Stones (60 km)

    Fairlie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fairlie?

    Kelburn Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Hunterston Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Clark Memorial Parish Church (monument, about 5 km), Castle Knowe (heritage site, about 5 km), Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (church, about 5 km), Goldenberry Gate (gateway, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fairlie?

    212 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fairlie?

    Kelburn Castle, about 2 km by road; Hunterston Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fairlie?

    Clark Memorial Parish Church, about 5 km by road; Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fairlie?

    Goldenberry Gate, about 6 km by road; Law Hill (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fairlie?

    Start in Fairlie, visit Kelburn Castle, then Clark Memorial Parish Church, then Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit, then Hunterston Castle, then Castle Knowe, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fairlie?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Fairlie

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fairlie’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fairlie on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.