See and do

The formidable-looking Maybole Castle is a four-storey garret tower in the Ayrshire town of Maybole.

The McKechnie Institute opened in 1889, thanks to the generosity of local business man Thomas McKechnie

Dunure is a picturesque seaside village, around 5 miles from Ayr on the coast of the forth of Clyde.

Not to be confused with The Wallace Monument in Stirling, the Wallace Tower in Ayr predates its Stirling sibling by approximately a decade (1855-7)

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

Colmonell is a small village and civil parish in the Stinchar Valley, South Ayrshire, Scotland.

The village of Turnberry in South Ayrshire is now world famous due to the Turnberry Resort and golf course.

New Cumnock is a former mining town in East Ayrshire. It expanded during the 18th century; mining remained its main industry until pits closed in the 1960s.

Straiton is a small village dating back to the 18th century, located 10km south east of Maybole on the Water of Girvan.

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

Irvine Townhouse once housed the North Ayrshire district court and general administration for the council.

The popular seaside town of Ayr lies on the south west coast of Scotland, around 37 miles from Glasgow.

Mauchline is a small town, 10 miles east of Ayr.

Locally known as 'The Glen Kirk', this small church is situated within the Glen itself

Girvan is a large town situated in South Ayrshire and is a popular visitor destination.