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Girvan
City in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Girvan is a quaint seaside town on the southwest coast of Scotland, known for its sandy beaches, maritime heritage, and proximity to the iconic Ailsa Craig island. The town offers a relaxed pace, local shops, and beautiful views of the Firth of Clyde.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
South Ayrshire
Population
6,450
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.24°, -4.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
132.0
Airport
PIK
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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