See and do

The new Saltwater Gallery lies in the picturesque cluster of buildings known as 'Cladach' on the Isle of Arran.

Kilbirnie is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley area of North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland.

As is common along the shore of this part of the Clyde, rich red sandstone has been used in the construction of many of the village's buildings.

The 12th Century Ardrossan Castle is one of the oldest castles in Scotland.

The only steam railway in south west Scotland, it's a 'living museum' of industrial steam and diesel trains

Kilpatrick is an intriguing site comprising of a complex of ancient structures.

Set into a rocky red sandstone outcrop overlooking the River Lugar, Peden's Cave served as the rumoured hide-out for persecuted Covenanters throughout the 17th century

Inchmarnock lies to the west of the Isle of Bute at the northern end of the Sound of Bute.

Lochranza Castle was built by the McSweens back in the 13th Century, and is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Portencross Castle two miles from West Kilbride. http://www.portencrosscastle.org.uk Open 11- 4 weekends, bank & school hols, Easter to end Sept. Free entry.

15th century castle on the south shore of the Clyde Estuary

The Lagg Distillery and Visitor Centre, is situated in the south end of the Isle of Arran near Kilmory.

Whiting Bay is a popular tourist village located on the southern half of Arran, combining the best of modern and historical Scotland.

The formidable-looking Maybole Castle is a four-storey garret tower in the Ayrshire town of Maybole.

One of Scotland's most significant entertainment venues and the last fully operational seaside pavilion theatre in the country