The village stretches back along the road from the slipway that used to be the southern end of the ferry crossing.

Now by-passed by the main road carried over the bridge, the Kylesku Hotel overlooks the slipway.

[3] Kylesku sits at the centre of a 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi) area which has become Scotland's first 'Global Geopark'.

[4] There is abundant wildlife and a wide range of outdoor pursuits in or on the lochs, mountains and white sandy beaches, including bird watching, seal and otter spotting, fishing, climbing and hill walking.

In 1976, the Maid of Glencoul, built in Ardrossan, became the first vessel capable of carrying fully loaded commercial vehicles.