See and do

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.

Seamill is a village on the west coast of Scotland, about 5 miles north of Ardrossan and 8 miles south of Largs, on the east coast of the Firth of Clyde.

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.

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.

Ayr Town Hall was built in 1827.

The Robertson Museum and Aquarium at the Scottish Field Centre showcases many species found in Scottish coastal waters.

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

This stunning waterfall at the Glenashdale Burn is also known by its gaelic name, Eas a’ Chrannaig.

Loudonhill is a volcanic plug located near the River Irvine in East Ayrshire

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

The monument consists of the remains of a chapel and surrounding enclosure, which replaced an earlier burial ground.

Dalmellington is a picturesque market town in East Ayrshire near to the Rye Burn. It has a population of around 1400 people.

Located in the graveyard of the ruined Covenanters Church in Old Dailly, the two Blue Stones once sat at the altar and were known as Sanctuary Stones.

Kilmaurs is a picturesque village in East Ayrshire, lying just outside of Kilmarnock

Kames Castle is located on the shore of Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne.