See and do

The large coastal town of Largs derived its name from An Leargaidh, meaning 'the slopes' in Gaelic.

The North Ayrshire Heritage Centre is a hub for all things related to local history

The Giants' Graves are the remains of two Neolithic chambered tombs surrounded by tall trees near Whiting Bay on Arran.

Alloway is a picturesque village approximately 2.5 miles from Ayr. It is most well known as the birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.

The Holy Isle (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean MoLaise) is one of a number of islands in the United Kingdom which go under the name "Holy Island".

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

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

An impressive red sandstone building built 130 years ago and which continues to be at the heart of much community life.

West Kilbride is scenic village in North Ayrshire on the west coast of the Firth of Clyde providing great views over to Arran.

Kilchattan Bay is a small village on the south of the Isle of Bute which lies at the foot of a steep hill called the Suidhe Chattan.

Upon the sloping Glecknabae Farmstead lies a bronze age Clyde-type chambered cairn

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

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.

Kerrycroy Village is a small residential area on Bute’s east coast, around 3km from Rothesay.

Trinity Church was designed by Edinburgh architect Frederick Thomas Pilkington in 1863