Geography
West Kilbride is situated on the west coast of Scotland, among hills beside the sea at the Firth of Clyde, to the north of Irvine Bay. It lies approximately 40 miles south west of Glasgow, and overlooks the mountains of the Isle of Arran to the west. The seafront at Seamill features a long sandy beach, as well as rocky outcrops including the harbour at Portencross.
| Hunterston | Fairlie | Kilbirnie | ||
| Portencross | Dalry | |||
| West Kilbride | ||||
| Firth of Clyde | Ardrossan | Kilwinning |
The town is roughly square, with the low lying areas of Seamill extending southwards along the coastal A78. The main town centre is raised up from the coast and lies among several hills - Goldenberry Hill, Law Hill, Tarbet Hill and Cauldron Hill. Agricultural land in the vicinity of West Kilbride supports cereals, potatoes, and livestock, particularly sheep. The town's national grid reference is NS205485.
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