Fairlie Quay Boatyard and Shed sits on the Firth of Clyde, just south of Largs, on the former NATO pier near where Kel Burn reaches the sea.

It functions primarily as a large boat storage and repair centre rather than a conventional marina, with an extensive covered shed of around 5,500 square metres and roughly 14,000 square metres of concrete hard standing outside.

The yard is equipped with an 80-tonne travel hoist capable of lifting vessels up to 30 metres LOA, a 45-tonne self-propelled trailer, and a 30-tonne mobile crane. The purpose-built hoist pier is tide-dependent, drying at low water springs.

On-site specialists cover boatbuilding, fibreglass repair, and outboard servicing. A slipway provides access at around half the tidal range. The facility also serves as an embarkation point for expedition cruises operating out of the Glasgow area.