Robert Simson was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Glasgow. The Simson line is named after him
Largs' most famous monument is The Pencil, situated at the south end of the Prom, near to Largs Marina.
The Village Hall, originally built in 1900, is a focal point for the community
Kilwinning is a large town in North Ayrshire, situated on the banks of the River Garnock
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.
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
The large coastal town of Largs derived its name from An Leargaidh, meaning 'the slopes' in Gaelic.
The Lady Margaret, foundered at Portencross on her maiden voyage in 1770, all recovered artefacts are on display in the West Kilbride Museum
These can be found at Hopeton, which lies at the top of Law Hill towards the Fairlie Moor Road
Dalgarven Mill Musuem of Country Life and Costume lies in the Garnock Valley, near the town of Kilwinning.