About the local area
Wemyss Bay is an excellent base for exploring the stunning Islands of Bute and Arran, the pretty seaside town of Largs and the rest of South West Scotland.
Lets the kids run wild enjoying rides and slides at Funworld Leisure or have a day full of history and adventure at Finlaystone Gardens.
Map of Wemyss Bay
Cities and towns
- Glasgow
The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has it all including shops, bars, restaurants, major sporting attractions and many cultural and architectural highlights including its theatres and museums. - Largs
Largs is a traditional seaside town on the Ayrshire coast where you can enjoy walks along the promenade and the seafront, get an ice cream at Nardini's or catch the ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae. - Dunoon
Catch the ferry across the Firth of Clyde to visit the beautiful town of Dunoon and spend the day visiting some of the shops or admire the beautiful architecture including the impressive Castle House. - Millport
Take the ferry to the small island of Cumbrae and visit the seaside resort of Millport where you can spend the day walking along the beach, visiting the tourist shops or even venture into the island and explore the beautiful scenery.
Local attractions
Kelburn Castle
Believed to be the oldest castle in Scotland continuously inhabited by the same family. Enjoy walks through the beautiful grounds or a game of tennis.
Finlaystone Gardens
A great family day out combining adventure with history enjoying colourful gardens, woodland play areas and stunning waterfalls.
Isle of Bute
Step ashore to an island steeped in history from early Christian settlements and Viking invasions through to Victorian splendour of Mount Stuart.
Funworld Leisure
Let the kids jump on board the Giggling Racara pirate ship and enjoy spiral slides, rope brides and astro slides while parents can relax enjoying a coffee while surfing the net or reading a newspaper.