See and do

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

The ruins of majestic 16th-century Greenan Castle guard the cliffs of south-west Ayr, overlooking the Firth of Clyde

The small town of Saltcoats lies in North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland

Artist Studios

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.

Dalquharran Castle is an 18th century category-A listed building in South Ayrshire.

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

St Mary’s Chapel was built near Rothesay as the second parish church on the island, after St Blane’s in the south. It can be dated to approximately 1320.

Kilmaurs is a picturesque village in East Ayrshire, lying just outside of Kilmarnock

Troon is an attractive seaside town, a few miles from Prestwick International Airport in South Ayrshire.

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

Port Bannatyne is a coastal village on the Isle of Bute.

Chameleon Ladies' Boutique stocks stylish, comfortable, affordable collections & accessories from hand-picked brands to meet a range of budgets and styles.

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.

The tale of Fern Andy and his cave is well known amongst locals on Cumbrae.