See and do

Auchinleck is a small village in East Ayrshire. The name in Gaelic means "field of flat stones”

This striking Gothic building, is now home to the Museum of the Cumbraes and the Garrison House Café, as well as the local library and council offices.

13th century bridge stretching across the River Ayr, memorialised in Burns' poem 'The Brigs o' Ayr'

The Museum reflects the social history, archaeology and geology of Arran and her people. This wee gem is on the main road, at Rosaburn, just north of Brodick.

Lochranza, a village on the Isle of Arran, boasts a dramatic castle, a distillery and plenty of wildlife in the surrounding area.

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

Kilpatrick is an intriguing site comprising of a complex of ancient structures.

Craft beers in bottles and casks

Heather Lodge, holistic therapy centre.

Gourock is a small town in the Inverclyde area which used to function as a seaside resort.

Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Greenock Esplanade is a mile-long stretch of sea-facing property and landmarks with fascinating stories to tell

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

The only steam railway in south west Scotland, it's a 'living museum' of industrial steam and diesel trains

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.

Kildonan Castle stands in the small village of Kildonan on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. No longer accessible