Ayrshire & Arran sits on the west coast of Scotland. Home to a vibrant island community, charming country towns and sandy shores, discover the region that gave us our National Bard, Robert Burns. Visit attractions connected to the iconic poet, ancient castles and places steeped in Viking heritage.
Take a walk along the coast, find out more about our National Bard or taste a drop of whisky and see how it's made.
From spectacular stately mansions to historic ruins and edifices, discover castles in Ayrshire & Arran.
Find beautiful beaches in Ayrshire & Arran.
Stunning landscapes or adrenaline pumping adventures, there’s something for everyone.
Explore a fantastic range of attractions in Ayrshire & Arran.
Explore a variety of great accommodation across Ayrshire & Arran. From cosy cottages, self-catering lodges, luxury hotels, and family-run B&Bs, to back-to-nature campsites, exlucisve-use venues, glamping pods and more.
From the gentle Burns' Trail to the sweeping River Ayr Way, discover great driving, cycling and walking routes in Ayrshire & Arran.
Explore the biosphere and discover untouched coastlines and deep woodlands and forests, with a rich diversity of plants and wildlife.
Discover Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns, his colourful life, most famous works, and the ultimate guide to celebrating Burns Night.
You can drive from anywhere in Scotland to Ayrshire. From Glasgow or Edinburgh to Ayrshire the trip takes roughly 1hr and 2hrs, respectively.
You can also travel to Ayrshire by
Once you're in Ayrshire, you can catch the
If you choose to drive around Arran, there are three main routes you can follow; one circuitous road around the island, The String (B880) across, and the Ross Road (single track).
Arran by
There are 3 bus routes on the Isle of Arran, the 322, 323, and 324, each covering the north, south and middle areas of the island.
Take a look at some of the latest events and festivals taking place across the region.
Ayrshire & Arran is full of flavour, with fantastic eateries and an abundant natural larder of tasty delights.
Ayrshire is one of the best golf destinations in the world, including three Open Championship venues. The region is also known for being the perfect place to slow down and relax.
The iCentre team have all really enjoyed our outings with Mogabout tours, a fabulous way to explore and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Arran has to offer. Alex knows the island so well and has many stories and interesting information to share.
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