Robert Simson was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Glasgow. The Simson line is named after him
The town of Ardrossan sits on the North Ayrshire coast on the east shore of the Firth of Clyde.
The Prophet's Grave is the burial site for the 17th-century preacher, the Reverend William Smith, and is located in the Brisbane Glen near Largs
These neolithic tombs were discovered by James Wilson of Haylie in 1772, and can be found in Largs' Douglas Park
Portencross is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, overlooking the Firth of Clyde.
15th century castle on the south shore of the Clyde Estuary
The Village Hall, originally built in 1900, is a focal point for the community
Stone monument dedicated to the memory of Largs' fallen war heroes
Kilwinning is a large town in North Ayrshire, situated on the banks of the River Garnock
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.
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.
Stevenston is an inland town in North Ayrshire. It is one of the 'Three Towns' along with Ardrossan and Saltcoats, on the east coast of the Firth of Clyde.
Gourock is a small town in the Inverclyde area which used to function as a seaside resort.
Located inside the clock tower of Kilwinning Abbey, this heritage centre contains information and artefacts of interest about the history of Kilwinning
A commemorative anchor presented to the town of Greenock in 1972 by the British Admiralty