See and do

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.

Monument memorialising Lesley Baillie, a muse who inspired several of Robert Burns' ballads and poems

The monument consists of the remains of a chapel and surrounding enclosure, which replaced an earlier burial ground.

Kingarth is a historic village and parish on the Isle of Bute, off the coast of south-western Scotland.

Heather Lodge, holistic therapy centre.

The Harbour Arts Centre, located in Irvine, began its life as a seamen’s mission.

Kildonan is a small village situated on the southern coast of Arran. Its main attractions include Kildonan Beach and castle ruins.

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

The Museum reflects the social history, archaeology and geology of Arran and her people. This wee gem is on the main road, at Rosaburn, just north of Brodick.

Visit Souter Johnnie's Cottage and experience 18th-century life

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

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

The Lady Margaret, foundered at Portencross on her maiden voyage in 1770, all recovered artefacts are on display in the West Kilbride Museum

Ascog is a small, mostly residential village on the Isle of Bute, located about 2 km south east of Rothesay.

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