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About Whiting Bay

Whiting Bay lies on Arran's east coast, reached via ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick then six miles south on the A841. The village enjoys a sheltered position with views across to Ayrshire, popular with day-trippers and holidaymakers exploring Scotland's largest Clyde island. About seven EV charging points serve the island. The Victorian pier, built in 1901 for Clyde steamers, still extends into the bay.

Where is Whiting Bay on the map?

Whiting Bay is in Scotland, at 55.492, -5.097 - about 37 km south-west of Saltcoats, North Ayrshire.

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The closest airport to Whiting Bay is Colonsay Airstrip, 142 km (about 5 h 46 min by car).

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