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.
A commemorative anchor presented to the town of Greenock in 1972 by the British Admiralty
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.
Kilbirnie is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley area of North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland.
The large coastal town of Largs derived its name from An Leargaidh, meaning 'the slopes' in Gaelic.
The small town of Saltcoats lies in North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland
Kirktonhall, is one of the oldest buildings in West Kilbride, built in 1660 it is the birthplace of Robert Simson (1687)
Fairlie is a small village in North Ayrshire, around 3 miles from Largs
15th century castle on the south shore of the Clyde Estuary
Beith is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley in North Ayrshire.
Prominent Category B listed cotton mill complex established in 1831
The North Ayrshire Heritage Centre is a hub for all things related to local history
Kerelaw Castle is a castle ruin situated in Stevenston on the coast of North Ayrshire
We welcome guests to visit the stunning Hunterston Castle, which is one in a chain of medieval of castles, built back in the 15th/16th century.
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