Villages · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay
In or near Skelmorlie.
Wemyss Bay — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay · 0.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Wemyss Bay is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 2,580 residents. It serves as a gateway to the nearby islands, providing ferry services to destinations such as Bute and Arran. The village features a coastal setting, characterised by scenic views and local amenities that cater to both residents and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8761, -4.8895
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA18 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Population
- 2,580
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 0 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634545 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wemyss Bay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Skelmorlie Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Skelmorlie
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Wemyss Bay
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Wemyss Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Whiting Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Skelmorlie Castle
Castles · 2.7 km
Bridge, Brigend, Meigle
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Inverkip Bay
Natural landmarks · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay War Memorial
Wemyss Bay War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Skelmorlie Parish Church
Skelmorlie Parish Church — church in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 4Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Skelmorlie
Skelmorlie — village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Wemyss Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Cloch Holiday Park
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📷 4Hotels · Central Scotland
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wemyss Bay?
- Wemyss Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA18 6AR).
- What is Wemyss Bay?
- Wemyss Bay — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Wemyss Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA18 6AR.
- How do I get to Wemyss Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA18 6AR.