See and do

This early Christian monastery was abandoned during Viking raids around AD 790, and lies about 2 miles from modern Kingarth.

Mauchline is a small town, 10 miles east of Ayr.

Kilmarnock is one of the largest towns in Ayrshire, with a population of 46,350.

Craft beers in bottles and casks

Torr a’Chaisteal Dun dates back to the Iron Age, lying about a mile from Sliddery on the Isle of Arran.

Jess MacDonald Brass jewellery is an exploration and tribute to our natural world.

A monument commemorating the final resting place of the Russian cruising vessel, the Varyag, which ran aground off the Ayrshire coast

The Auld Kirk of Ayr has been a centre of worship in the town of Ayr for over 800 years

Kingarth is a historic village and parish on the Isle of Bute, off the coast of south-western Scotland.

Sannox Bay is a small but tranquil beach in the small village of Sannox on the North West of Arran.

Kilmory is a small village on the south coast of Arran, between Lagg and Kildonan.

These neolithic tombs were discovered by James Wilson of Haylie in 1772, and can be found in Largs' Douglas Park

The tower is all that remain of this church dedicated to St. John the Baptist

The grounds of the Civic Centre is at least the third location of the Kirkhall Sundial.

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.