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Discover Inverclyde

Discover our towns and villages with great places to enjoy and history to explore.

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Golf Inverclyde

Golf courses throughout the area are beginning to open. Speak to local courses about their arrangements or membership. Guests are now welcome to play on most courses so check out the course of your choice.

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Food & Drink

We have a number of exciting Food & Drink establishments throughout Inverclyde. Have a look through our list of fantastic bars, coffee shops and restaurants.

Food & Drinks

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Art & Culture

Most of our wonderful arts & culture venues are open, including the Watt Institution and the Waterfront cinema in Greenock. The Beacon Arts Centre is now also offering limited exhibitions, workshops and performances. Keep updated through our events page.

Arts & Culture

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Watt Institution

The Watt Institution, incorporating the Watt Hall and McLean Museum, is welcoming visitors once again – currently operating limited opening hours.

The Watt Institution

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Lunderston Bay

Lunderston Bay, part of the Clyde Muirshiel regional park, is a local beauty spot open for exploring and enjoying. Ideal for a splash in the water, the area has been listed in the Scottish Governments list of designated bathing waters.

Outdoor Activities

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Greenock Cut

Take a walk in the wild at the Greenock Cut.

Car parks, toilets and trails are open.

Outdoor Adventure

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The Wyllieum

Please visit the page via this link https://discoverinverclyde.com/businesses/the-wyllieum/

The Wyllieum

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Gourock Highland Games

Comet Festival 2025

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Finlaystone Estate

Finlaystone Estate, with it’s amazing outdoor spaces for exploring is a great place to take the kids for an adventure and a picnic on a day out. It is open daily from 10am – 5pm.

Finlaystone Country Estate

DiscoverInverclyde

One of Scotland’s smallest regions but with the warmest welcome, Inverclyde sits at the mouth of the River Clyde. Made up of three thriving towns; Port Glasgow, Greenock and Gourock and the villages of Kilmacolm & Quarrier’s Village to the East and Inverkip & Wemyss Bay to the West.

The area has a history and heritage rich in shipbuilding and seafaring dating back to the 1500’s which has left its mark throughout the region.

These days, it offers a broad range of sports and leisure facilities, a great variety of arts and culture activities and wide open spaces to enjoy and explore.

Please note that information is correct at the time of writing, but may not remain up to date. To ensure information is accurate, please check the direct page.

Things to do

Towns and Villages

During 2025, Port Glasgow celebrates its 250th anniversary.

To mark the historic year, Inverclyde Council has organised various activities and is working with partners to make sure everyone in the community is included.

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Heritage & History

There have been towns and villages in the area since the 1500s so there is rich history waiting to be explored.

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Food & Drink

Inverclyde offers a variety of food and drink for all tastes. There is something for everyone. Casual, relaxed dining, eating out or more formal restaurants. Find out more.

Food & Drink

Shopping

Each of the towns and villages has a variety of shops, from larger retail shops in Port Glasgow retail park and Greenock Oak Mall to unique boutique shops in Gourock.

Business Directory

Outdoor Activities

On the shores of the River Clyde there are plenty of out door pursuits and activities to get involved in. Find out more here.

Outdoor activities

Arts & Culture

From the recently refurbished Watt Institution to the Beacon Arts Centre there are plenty of locations to discover Inverclyde’s arts and culture offering. Find out more.

Arts & Culture

Family Friendly

Inverclyde offers plenty of family fun, both inside and outside. Find out more

Family Fun

Indoor Activities

We have a range of indoor activities to keep everyone happy including ice skating, swimming and the local cinema.

Indoor Activities

Business Directory

Inverclyde offers a wide range of businesses for visitors to discover; from cafes, restaurants, and museums, to shops, marinas and galleries.

Have a look to see if you can find what you are looking for.

Business Directory

Plan Your Trip

How to get here

Find out how to get here by air, rail or bus.

How to get here

How to get around

Transport within Inverclyde is easy and convenient. Find out more.

How to get around

Accommodation

There is wide range of accommodation providers throughout the area. Have a look at the options to help you decide where to stay.

Suggested Itineraries

We have put together some itineraries for discovering Inverclyde in a day.

Find out more here

Days Out

Cruise Visitors

Inverclyde is synonymous for a warm welcome.

If your cruise is stopping at the Greenock port, we are delighted to welcome you. Have a look through the pages for information on the area.

Cruise Visitors

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Get ready for the Comet Festival 2026

20.06.2026 - 20.06.2026

Port Glasgow

This year’s Comet Festival in Port Glasgow is set to be extra special with the official unveiling of the replacement replica which inspired its name. The most recent Comet replica in the town centre was built in the 1960s but was dismantled in 2023 after it was deemed beyond repair by experts commissioned by the…

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20.06.2026 - 20.06.2026

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20.06.2026 - 20.06.2026

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