See and do

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

The McKechnie Institute opened in 1889, thanks to the generosity of local business man Thomas McKechnie

Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Greenock Esplanade is a mile-long stretch of sea-facing property and landmarks with fascinating stories to tell

The ruins of Rothesay Castle boast a long and close connection to the Stewart dynasty

Little Cumbrae Island is an island in the Firth of Clyde

Historic drinking fountain and now a local landmark

Catrine is a village that lies beside the River Ayr in East Ayrshire.

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

The formidable-looking Maybole Castle is a four-storey garret tower in the Ayrshire town of Maybole.

The Rothesay Cenotaph was built after the First World War.

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

At least three Churches have existed on this site since around 1179 and there are records of Ministers recorded as far back as the 1400s.

As is common along the shore of this part of the Clyde, rich red sandstone has been used in the construction of many of the village's buildings.

The town of Cumnock sits at the confluence of the Glaisnock Water and the Lugar Water.

Portencross is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, overlooking the Firth of Clyde.