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   Gourock (/ ˈɡʊərək / ⓘ GOOR-ək; Scottish Gaelic: Guireag [ˈkuɾʲak]) is a town in the Inverclyde council area and formerly a burgh of the County of Renfrew in the west of Scotland. It was a seaside resort on the East shore of the upper Firth of Clyde.

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   Visitor information for Gourock including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The ferry port town of Gourock sits on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde, 28 miles west of Glasgow.

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   Things to Do in Gourock, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 2,890 traveller reviews and photos of Gourock tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Gourock. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Things to Do in Gourock, Inverclyde: See Tripadvisor's 2,861 traveller reviews and photos of Gourock attractions.

6. www.inverclydeheritage.network › gourockGourock - Inverclyde Heritage Network

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   With its promise of exceptional scenery and invigorating air, Gourock was a key destination for workers from the west of Scotland to travel “doon the watter” and spend their holidays on the coast or as a gateway to jump onto the steamers and cruise the Clyde, visiting its many isles.

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   Gourock lies on the south shore of the Firth of Clyde some three miles west of Greenock. It wraps around Kempock Point, which projects into the Firth between Gourock Bay and West Bay.

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   Where is Gourock in Scotland?

   • Gourock (/ ˈɡʊərək / ⓘ GOOR-ək; Scottish Gaelic: Guireag [ˈkuɾʲak]) is a town in the Inverclyde council area and formerly a burgh of the County of Renfrew in the west of Scotland. It was a seaside resort on the East shore of the upper Firth of Clyde.

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   Why was Gourock a popular holiday destination?

   • With its promise of exceptional scenery and invigorating air, Gourock was a key destination for workers from the west of Scotland to travel “doon the watter” and spend their holidays on the coast or as a gateway to jump onto the steamers and cruise the Clyde, visiting its many isles.

   Gourock - Inverclyde Heritage Network

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   Is Gourock a good place to live?

   • The Town of Gourock is the third and smallest of the three towns that make up the Inverclyde council area. The other two being Port Glasgow and Greenock. Gourock is a great little town with a big heart as it has a lot to offer locals and visitors alike and would make a great base for visiting the surrounding area.

   Gourock a Little Town with a Big Heart - Sightseeing Travellers

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   Where is Gourock on the Firth of Clyde?

   • Gourock lies on the south shore of the Firth of Clyde some three miles west of Greenock. It wraps around Kempock Point, which projects into the Firth between Gourock Bay and West Bay. Both sides of the town climb towards the summit of Tower Hill, which commands extensive views over the Firth of Clyde to the mountains beyond.

   Gourock Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   What is Gourock known for?

   • Gourock's principal industry, apart from tourism and fishing, was small craft repair and chandlery. An eponymous ropework opened in the town but later moved to Port Glasgow. More recently Amazon.com opened a distribution centre at Faulds Park, an industrial estate to the south of the town.

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   How did Gourock get its name?

   • The name of Gourock comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'Guireag' which means pimple-shaped or rounded and refers to the hill above the town, probably Tower Hill. Gourock's first historical reference was in 1494 when King James IV of Scotland sailed for the Western Isles from Gourock Bay.

   Gourock - Inverclyde Heritage Network

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   Gourock a Little Town with a Big Heart - A guide to visiting Gourock. Information on how to get there and what to see and do while there.