See and do

Lochranza Castle was built by the McSweens back in the 13th Century, and is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

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.

Dunure Castle is located on the west coast of Scotland, in South Ayrshire, about 5 miles south of Ayr and close to the village of Dunure

Sculpture by Andy Scott commemorating a Greenock working-horse

Pladda (Scottish Gaelic: Pladaigh) is an uninhabited island 1 km off the south coast of the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde.

Dalquharran Castle is an 18th century category-A listed building in South Ayrshire.

Craft beers in bottles and casks

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

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

Beith is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley in North Ayrshire.

Lady Isle is a small, uninhabited island, in the Firth of Clyde

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

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

Carn Ban is a fascinating example of a Neolithic ‘Clyde’ style chambered Cairn.

The small town of Saltcoats lies in North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland