Irvine

Irvine is a toponym that refers to several places. The two most prominent are Irvine, California, a city in Orange County, United States, and Irvine, Scotland, a town in East Ayrshire. The name also appears in other North American communities and in historical references to the River Irvine.

Irvine, California, is a planned city in southern Orange County, bordered by Santa Ana, Tustin, and Newport Beach. It was developed by the Irvine Company beginning in the 1960s and incorporated as a city in 1971. The city covers a mix of residential neighborhoods, business parks, and campus areas. It hosts the University of California, Irvine (founded 1965), a major public research university, as well as numerous technology, healthcare, and service sector employers. Irvine is known for its high quality of life, well-planned infrastructure, and extensive open spaces, including parks and reserves. The city is served by John Wayne Airport nearby and major transportation corridors such as Interstate 5 and State Route 133.

Irvine, Scotland, is a town on the River Irvine in East Ayrshire, about 22 miles southwest of Glasgow. Its history stretches to medieval times when it served as a river port and market town. The town grew in the 18th and 19th centuries with industrial developments in textiles and related trades and today functions as a residential town with local services and cultural heritage sites. Irvine is connected by rail and road to the surrounding region and lies within commuting distance of Ayr and Glasgow.