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New restaurant and bar on the menu in Irvine, Ayrshire

SimpsInns, is gearing up to open the doors to its new restaurant and bar in Irvine, Ayrshire, on Friday 18th August. The Terrace at Si! on…...

Lamlash is top Scottish destination

This small village on the Isle of Arran is topping the staycation charts. – Daily Record Lamlash, Arran – image Ayrshire Post Lamlash on…...

‘Winter Chill’ Spa Break

One of Ayrshire’s leading family-run hotels has launched a new ‘Winter Chill’ spa break package, which is available from 1st December 2022 until 28th February 2023. Following…...

8 great Food and Drink experiences throughout Ayrshire & Arran

By travel writer and broadcaster Robin McKelvie Scotland is famous for its rich culinary larder and nowhere is it richer than in Ayrshire & Arran....

8 great wellness and nature experiences in Ayrshire & Arran

By travel writer and broadcaster Robin McKelvie Over the last few years we’ve all become aware how important wellness and nature is in our…...

Competition Closed – WIN a Luxury Arran Food Festival Hamper

Ready to ‘taste your way around Arran’… ? To celebrate the launch of Arran’s inaugural Festival of Food and Drink, taking place from 14th…...

12 Reasons to head to Ayrshire and Arran in 2022

Join Robin McKelvie as he shares why you too must visit Ayrshire & Arran during 2022....

New Year, new outdoor adventures around Ayrshire & Arran

Adventures around The Coig for 2022…...

AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN TASTE TRAILS

Written by travel writer, Robin McKelvie The McKelvie’s in Ayrshire I’m firmly with Burns on Ayrshire and Arran’s fine food and drink. Scotland’s national…...

12 Reasons for an Ayrshire & Arran Autumn Break

Experience Ayrshire and Arran during October and November for the ultimate escape during the cooler months. With spectacular views, frosty mornings,…...

10 Cosy pubs and restaurants in Ayrshire & Arran

Dip into the cosy pubs and restaurants in Ayrshire and on the Isle of Arran for a hearty meal and a…...

Delve under the surface of Arran

Guest blog post by travel writer, Robin McKelvie Robin McKelvie introduces the new Isle of Arran Snorkel Trail “Just ease into the water, breathe slowly…...

Cumbrae, an island full of surprises!

Guest blog post by travel writer, broadcaster and blogger – Robin McKelvie Cumbrae © VisitScotland With such spectacular island siblings as Arran and Bute vying…...