1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Ayrshire
  4. South Ayrshire
  5. Ayrshire
  6. Brandy Hole

Brandy Hole

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ayrshire

Scotland

Brandy Hole

Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill This hill is about 650 feet high and sits in between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill above Lochryan.
Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill Credit: Colin McDonald

Brandy Hole is a prominent coastal feature located in Ayrshire, a county on the southwestern coast of Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the Firth of Clyde, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, providing a dramatic backdrop to the coastal landscape. These cliffs are composed of various rock types, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the relentless force of the waves over thousands of years.

Brandy Hole also boasts a small pebble beach, nestled at the base of the cliffs. The beach is accessible via a narrow path, and its secluded nature makes it an ideal spot for relaxing or enjoying a peaceful picnic.

The headland is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. The surrounding area is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, cormorants, and oystercatchers, making it a haven for birdwatching.

Additionally, Brandy Hole is rich in marine life, with seals often seen basking on the rocks or swimming in the nearby waters. The area is also known for its diverse flora, with wildflowers such as sea thrift and harebells adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape.

Overall, Brandy Hole is a captivating coastal feature that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Ayrshire's coastline.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Brandy Hole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.042597/-5.0510115 or Grid Reference NX0576. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill This hill is about 650 feet high and sits in between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill above Lochryan.
Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill
This hill is about 650 feet high and sits in between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill above Lochryan.
Penderry Hill (309 metres) North of Finnarts Bay and Glenapp.
Penderry Hill (309 metres) North of Finnarts Bay and Glenapp.
Portandea Looking North from Portandea. A strange sheltered but remote part of the coast with an abandoned house on it and a sandy beach on the South side.
Portandea
Looking North from Portandea. A strange sheltered but remote part of the coast with an abandoned house on it and a sandy beach on the South side.
North End of Currarie Port
North End of Currarie Port
South Side of Currarie Bay
South Side of Currarie Bay
Towards Corsewall Point Looking across the Firth of Clyde at the entrance to Loch Ryan. Corsewall Point is the second promontory from the left. Northern Ireland is just visible on the horizon.
Towards Corsewall Point
Looking across the Firth of Clyde at the entrance to Loch Ryan. Corsewall Point is the second promontory from the left. Northern Ireland is just visible on the horizon.
Coastal Cliffs Spectacular cliff views along the Clyde coast, with Ailsa Craig visible in the distance.
Coastal Cliffs
Spectacular cliff views along the Clyde coast, with Ailsa Craig visible in the distance.
Cormorant Colony Looking down into the colony from the cliff top. There were 17 nests in this colony.
Cormorant Colony
Looking down into the colony from the cliff top. There were 17 nests in this colony.
The March Burn The burn tumbles down the steep cliff to reach the Firth of Clyde. Viewed on a fine late-April morning.
The March Burn
The burn tumbles down the steep cliff to reach the Firth of Clyde. Viewed on a fine late-April morning.
Portandea Looking down into the bay from the top of the cliffs.
Portandea
Looking down into the bay from the top of the cliffs.
Portandea Track Looking down the track to Portandea, with Ailsa Craig in the distance, on a fine late-April morning.
Portandea Track
Looking down the track to Portandea, with Ailsa Craig in the distance, on a fine late-April morning.
Clyde View Looking across the Firth of Clyde towards Ailsa Craig.
Clyde View
Looking across the Firth of Clyde towards Ailsa Craig.
Sheep and Lambs Sheep and lambs on the lower slopes of Penderry Hill.
Sheep and Lambs
Sheep and lambs on the lower slopes of Penderry Hill.
Down The Dyke Looking down a dry-stane dyke towards the Firth of Clyde on a beautiful late-April afternoon.
Down The Dyke
Looking down a dry-stane dyke towards the Firth of Clyde on a beautiful late-April afternoon.
Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Photographed in late April, the Wood Anemone flowers were quite common and very attractive on the moorland.
Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
Photographed in late April, the Wood Anemone flowers were quite common and very attractive on the moorland.
Coastline seen from the Belfast-Stranraer Ferry Coastline, most likely near Brackness Hole, as seen from the Belfast-Stranraer Ferry a few minutes before entering the port of Stranraer. I hope the coordinates and coastal features are assigned correctly, but I like the image.
Coastline seen from the Belfast-Stranraer Ferry
Coastline, most likely near Brackness Hole, as seen from the Belfast-Stranraer Ferry a few minutes before entering the port of Stranraer. I hope the coordinates and coastal features are assigned correctly, but I like the image.
By Shallochwreck Burn Looking down the farm track towards the Firth of Clyde, with the Mull of Kintyre visible on the skyline.
By Shallochwreck Burn
Looking down the farm track towards the Firth of Clyde, with the Mull of Kintyre visible on the skyline.
Rough Grazing With A View Looking across the rough grazing land towards the Firth of Clyde, with the Mull of Kintyre visible on the skyline.
Rough Grazing With A View
Looking across the rough grazing land towards the Firth of Clyde, with the Mull of Kintyre visible on the skyline.
Show me another place!

Brandy Hole is located at Grid Ref: NX0576 (Lat: 55.042597, Lng: -5.0510115)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

What 3 Words

///curvy.straw.paddlers. Near Cairnryan, Dumfries & Galloway

Nearby Locations

Brackness Hole Burn Foot Brandy Hole Tongue Glen Drisaig Black Glen

Related Wikis

Glenapp Castle
Glenapp Castle

Glenapp Castle, formerly the family seat of the Earl of Inchcape, is now a luxury hotel and restaurant located about 1+1⁄2 miles (2.5 kilometres) southeast...

Ballantrae
Ballantrae

Ballantrae is a community in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The name probably comes from the Scottish Gaelic Baile na Tràgha, meaning the "town by...

River Stinchar
River Stinchar

The River Stinchar ( STIN-shər) is a river in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It flows south west from the Galloway Forest Park to enter the Firth of Clyde at...

Loch Ryan
Loch Ryan

Loch Ryan (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Rìoghaine, pronounced [l̪ˠɔx ˈrˠiː.ɛɲə]) is a Scottish sea loch that acts as an important natural harbour for shipping...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.042597,-5.0510115
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.046252/-5.052786
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.045747/-5.052314
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.045492/-5.052301
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.044464/-5.052471
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.044479/-5.05158
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.043963/-5.051777
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.0437/-5.052209
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.043444/-5.052196
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.042932/-5.05217
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.042676/-5.052157
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.041908/-5.052118
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.041645/-5.052551
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.041125/-5.05297
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.040862/-5.053403
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.040606/-5.05339
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.04035/-5.053377
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.039319/-5.05377
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Created By: dmgroom_coastlines
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 55.038543/-5.054176
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Strand-foot Wigtownshire
Barras Nose Cornwall

Have you been to Brandy Hole?

Leave your review of Brandy Hole below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy