See and do

This early Christian monastery was abandoned during Viking raids around AD 790, and lies about 2 miles from modern Kingarth.

MGS Accredited, situated in the Village Hall, Arthur Street. A varied collection of artefacts on display reflecting the local history/heritage.

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

The Abbey was founded sometime between 1162 and 1188 with monks coming from Kelso in the Scottish Borders. Its ruins sit in the centre of the town.

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

The Auld Kirk of Ayr has been a centre of worship in the town of Ayr for over 800 years

The Village Hall, originally built in 1900, is a focal point for the community

Bute has its fair share of mysterious stones and one of the easiest examples to find on the island is at the Blackpark Plantation.

These neolithic tombs were discovered by James Wilson of Haylie in 1772, and can be found in Largs' Douglas Park

A Grade A listed building built in 1818 that ceased to be used as a Customs and Excise office in 2010

This statue was put inplace to honour the Celtic legend Bobby Lennox.

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

Located inside the clock tower of Kilwinning Abbey, this heritage centre contains information and artefacts of interest about the history of Kilwinning

The tale of Fern Andy and his cave is well known amongst locals on Cumbrae.

Situated in Rothesay, the independently run Bute Museum is the perfect place for visitors to learn about the natural and historical heritage of Bute.