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County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA23
Telephone code01369
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 35 min4:34 am – 10:09 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 59 min8:48 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,104 residentsin the Cowal South census areaMedian age 58.22,638 households77% of homes owner-occupied59% owned outright10% social rented, 11% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate49% of adults are economically active, 2,178 in work, 40% retiredMain industries: health and social work 11%, hospitality 10%, education 9%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 51% go by car, 3% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle50% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,768 mm of rain a year, 66 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January25 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 6°CJFebruary: 2 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 11°CONovember: 4 to 8°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBeinn Ruadhmountain · 2.7 miFerry Baybay · 1.6 miNewton Glenglen · 1.8 miCreag Bheagcliffs · 2.1 miInnellan Hillhill · 1.7 miBuachaileanhill · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes93 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197011 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199934 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 16 Apr 202649 mi away, Pubil, Perth & KinrossSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.6 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband3.8% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband69% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)3.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,686 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation6 m20 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 110 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalVictoria Hospital3.7 miGP surgeryThe Bute Practice3.7 miPharmacyRcs Scot LTD3.4 miDentistBute Dental Surgery3.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryToward Primary Schoolunder a mileAll-throughRothesay Academy3.9 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Airport GLA21 miRailway stationWemyss Bay3.7 miBus stationNicolson StreetGreenock10 miFerryRothesay Ferry Terminal3.4 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA23 postcode district.


18 Pubs in Toward in 2 categories

 

 

75 Restaurants in Toward in 14 categories

 

 

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69 Shops in Toward in 15 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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44 Takeaways in Toward in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Toward

 

 

7 Health and beauty in Toward in 5 categories

 

 

62 Home improvement in Toward in 12 categories

 

 

33 Attractions in Toward in 8 categories

 

 

37 Property services in Toward in 6 categories

 

 

48 Education in Toward in 15 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Toward in 1 category

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Toward

  • Volunteer Arms - Dalry

    Bar

    28-30 Main Street, Dalry, KA24 5DH

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly pub with loads of character and a good mix of customers. Visit elderly relatives in Dalry and head here ...

  • Newton Bar - Millport

    Bar

    16 Stuart Street, Millport, KA28 0DJ

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, excellent service, friendly staff would highly recommend

  • Revels Bar (53 Main Street) - Kilwinning

    Bar

    53 Main Street, Kilwinning, KA13 6AN

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic breakfast £4.00 all you can eat. I'm a regular

  • Wemyss Bay Station Bar - Rothesay, Wemyss Bay

    Bar

    21-23 Ferry Brae Wemyss Bay Road, Rothesay, Wemyss Bay, PA18 6AA

    3.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat crack there so my brother Pat Barry says.

  • Queens Hotel - Largs

    Bar

    9 Brisbane Street, Largs, KA30 8QW

    6.2 miles away

    4 star reviewbrill food, family friendly staff were very friendly and helpfull, hope to return soon, great wee place

 

Top restaurants in Toward

  • Food Express Cafe Greenock - Greenock

    Breakfast Restaurant

    25 Brougham Street, Greenock, PA16 8AB

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewCheaper and better quality food than the cafe round the corner

  • Cherry Orchard - West Kilbride

    Orchard Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AD

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely cafe ,we have breakfast regularly and it's delicious,we really recommend it and the coffee is Bueno

  • Priyas Palace - Greenock

    Indian Restaurant

    2 Robertson St, Greenock, PA16 8DB

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Indian in Inverclyde

  • Deep Sea Fish and Chip Shop - Millport

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    5 Quayhead, Millport, KA28 0AW

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGroup of 14 of us were in millport on the weekend of 12th August staying at the hush hush. We ...

  • Upper Crust - Helensburgh

    French Restaurant

    88 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB

    13.4 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had dinner here at the start of the summer. The food was excellent...couldn't fault it. Wonderful bread ...too delicious ...

 

Top banks in Toward

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Toward

  • Saracens Head Hotel - Beith

    10-12 Eglinton Street, Beith, KA15 1AQ

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewhi stayed the night hear when booked up was told a price when got their was told another but ...

  • Burnhouse Manor - Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

    Glasgow Street, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25 7

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic, Great value for money friendly staff and the home baking is the icing on the cake (pun intended)

 

Top shops in Toward

  • Sandbank Post Office & General Store - Sandbank, Dunoon

    Convenience Store

    1 Oakfield Pl, Sandbank, Dunoon, PA23 8PA

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat little shop. Stocks a huge range of goods from newspapers etc sweets to fresh foods and frozen foods and ...

  • Original Artists - Gourock

    Craft Store

    25 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NB

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a great shop and the staff are so helpful and friendly. The range of merchandise is very wide ...

  • Cardwell Garden Centre - Lunderston Bay, Gourock

    Craft Store

    91 Argyll Street, Lunderston Bay, Gourock, PA19 1BB

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWhenever I fancy buying a £200 model peacock, this place is my first stop

  • Motacare - Greenock

    Auto Parts Store

    200 Dalrymple Street Clarence Street, Greenock, PA15 1LP

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent drive through tyre service. Highly recommended

  • Jewson - Greenock

    Fence Supply Store

    East Hamilton Street, Greenock, PA15 2TQ

    11.2 miles away

    4 star reviewDeliveries on time and excellent experience in dealing with the sales staff

 

Top supermarkets in Toward

  • Costcutter - Greenock

    54 Captain St, Greenock, PA15 4LQ

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewWas in this week grate offers and also good chill and freeze range,got caught out couldn't go to tesco this ...

 

Top takeaways in Toward

  • Fish and Chicken Bar - Largs

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    71 Main Street, Largs, KA30 8AQ

    6.6 miles away

    5 star reviewthe best fish and chips in the world!

  • chef star - Kilwinning

    Chinese Takeaway

    11 Howgate, Kilwinning, KA13 6EN

    18.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest beef chow mein ever.I have tried nearly all the takeaways in North Ayrshire and this one is by far ...

  • Wee Chippy - Gourock

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    86 Shore Street, Gourock, PA19 1RD

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewDonald supplies the finest bangers in the local area

  • Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway - Greenock

    Indian Takeaway

    23 Cartsburn Street, Greenock, PA15 4RR

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewDarn fine and dandy Indian cuisine

  • Sun Fish and Chicken Bar - Helensburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    58 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TP

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Sausage and batter in Helensburgh and lovely steak pies too. They serve up Pizza and Haggis and many ...

 

Top cinemas in Toward

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Toward

  • Quigley - Gourock

    Beauty Salon

    36 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NA

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI still travel from the east coast to get my hair done here. Rhonda is a superb cutter and colourist.

  • Janes - Gourock

    Hair Salon

    46 Shore Street, Gourock, PA19 1RG

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service for my mother with super staff

  • Hair International - Port Glasgow

    Hair Care

    2-4 Bay Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5ED

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat salon lovely staff and talented hairdressers prices very good also.

  • FREDERICK DENTAL - Greenock

    Cosmetic Dentist

    11 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8JL

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service always. Since attending this dentist i have overcome my fear. Thank you

  • S M Hair Design - Dalry

    Hairdresser

    11 The Cross, Dalry, KA24 5AW

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewHiya sharon. please fix my bambinos hair, I did tell her mum she fecked it....But always you women know best. ...

 

Top home improvement in Toward

  • Stephen Quigley Plumbing & Heating Services - Greenock

    Plumber

    23 Balmore Road, Greenock, PA15 3EQ

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewA genuine time served plumber. Done a great job. Will recommend him to anyone. Came when he said and ...

  • Phoenix - Largs

    Plumber

    13 Douglas Street, Largs, KA30 8PS

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Service indeed.

  • A R B Electrical - Skelmorlie

    Electrician

    11 Skelmorlie Castle Road, Skelmorlie, PA17 5AQ

    3.8 miles away

    5 star reviewPlease remove listing retired 5 years ago, alanbichard@mail.com

  • Forbes Decor - Dunoon

    Painter Decorator

    168 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7NA

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewDougie Forbes ate my dog

  • N Crawford & Sons - Helensburgh

    Plumber

    23 King Edward Street Grant Street, Helensburgh, G84 7PQ

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service and workmanship. Everything done on time and to a high standard. Kept you advised through the whole process. ...

 

Top attractions in Toward

  • Castle Gallery - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Art Gallery

    13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful Gallery, very friendly staff, well aoppointed. Amazing painting and very varied with world wide artist great assit to Bute

 

Top property services in Toward

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Toward

  • Gryffeside Livery - Kilmacolm

    Riding School and Stables

    Blackholm Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4SR

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been at Gryffeside Livery since April 2016 and it's safe to say that I love it here. ...

 

Top business services in Toward

  • Largs Post Office - Largs

    Office Services

    58 Main St, Largs, KA30 8AL

    6.6 miles away

    5 star reviewstaff are beyond helpful,nothing is too mucc trouble:-)