Wemyss Bay /ˌwiːmz ˈbeɪ/ is a village on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in Inverclyde in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It is in the traditional county of Renfrewshire. It is adjacent to Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire. The villages have always been in separate counties, divided by the Kelly Burn.
Population: 2,838
Latitude: 55° 52' 34.10" N
Longitude: -4° 53' 22.20" W
The House of Stuart is a European royal house. Founded by Robert II, the House of Stuart—also spelled Stewart in Scottish contexts—first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland during the late 14th century before inheriting the kingdoms of Englan…
Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde (HMNB Clyde; also HMS Neptune) is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy (the others being HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth).
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Inverclyde is a parliamentary constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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