See and do

Barr is a small village in the South West of Ayrshire, around 8 miles from the town of Girvan.

The ruins of Rothesay Castle boast a long and close connection to the Stewart dynasty

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

Not to be confused with The Wallace Monument in Stirling, the Wallace Tower in Ayr predates its Stirling sibling by approximately a decade (1855-7)

An impressive red sandstone building built 130 years ago and which continues to be at the heart of much community life.

MGS Accredited, situated in the Village Hall, Arthur Street. A varied collection of artefacts on display reflecting the local history/heritage.

Torrylin Cairn was a place of ritual and burial over 1000 years ago

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

Ballantrae is an attractive coastal village in South Ayrshire situated 13 miles south of Girvan.

Catrine is a village that lies beside the River Ayr in East Ayrshire.

Lamlash is the Isle of Arran’s most populous village.

Loudonhill is a volcanic plug located near the River Irvine in East Ayrshire

Bute has its fair share of mysterious stones and one of the easiest examples to find on the island is at the Blackpark Plantation.

The Abbey was founded sometime between 1162 and 1188 with monks coming from Kelso in the Scottish Borders. Its ruins sit in the centre of the town.

Auchinleck is a small village in East Ayrshire. The name in Gaelic means "field of flat stones”