Buildings & monuments in Ayrshire & Arran
The fascinating history of Ayrshire & Arran means there are a number of castles such as Dean Castle, historic houses like Dumfries House, wonderful monuments and even Neolithic standing stones.
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Rozelle House
Type
Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Ayr
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 445447Rozelle House Galleries is the permanent home to a significant collection of 54 paintings by the renowned Scottish artist Alexander Goudie depicting the tale of Tam O' Shanter.
Bachelors' Club
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Tarbolton
Telephone:
0844 493 2146In this 17th century thatched house, Robert Burns and friends formed a debating club in 1780.
The Dick
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Kilmarnock
Telephone:
+44 (1563) 554343The Dick Institute, located in the Ayrshire burgh of Kilmornock, features large museum displays of local and industrial history, fine art and natural sciences.
Kelburn Castle And Country Centre
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Largs
Telephone:
01475 568685Welcome to Kelburn Castle And Country Centre.
Kilmory Workshop-handmade Woodwork & Pottery
Type
Type
Arts & Crafts
Kilmory
Telephone:
+44 (1770) 870310Kilmory Workshop makes hand crafted pottery and woodwork made from timber grown on the Isle of Arran.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 3 Historic House
Kirkoswald
Telephone:
0844 493 2147Visit the fascinating cottage of the original Souter Johnnie, situated in Kirkoswald near the south west coast of Scotland.
Alloway Auld Kirk
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Ayr
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 612000The eerie setting for Robert Burns' famous tale of Tam O'Shanter, Alloway Auld Kirk dates back to the 16th Century.
Dalgarven Mill - Museum Of Country Life & Costume
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Kilwinning
Telephone:
+44 (1294) 552448Nestling in a hidden valley by the River Garnock in the village of Dalgarven, the restored mill buildings house an important collection.
Crossraguel Abbey
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 3 Historic Attraction
Ayrshire
Telephone:
+44 (1655) 883113Founded in the early 13th century by the Earl of Carrick, the remains Crossraguel Abbey sit just a few miles south of Ayr on Scotland’s west coast.
Isle Of Arran Distillery
Type
Type
Distilleries
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Lochranza
Telephone:
+44 (1770) 830264The Isle of Arran’s first distillery is open all year round for guided tours and whisky tasting, with a variety of whiskies on sale in the gift shop.
Largs
Type
Type
Historic Sites
Pirate Pete's
Type
Type
Children's Attractions
Gradings
- 4 Activity Centre
Ayr
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 265300Pirate Pete’s adventure play centre is a treasure trove full of fun putting the kids pirating skills to the ultimate test.
Maclaurin Art Galleries
Type
Type
Galleries
Ayr
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 445447Set within the tranquil Rozelle Estate, the Galleries are in the former servant’s quarters and stable block of Rozelle House.
The Burns House Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Mauchline
Telephone:
+44 (1290) 550045The Burns House Museum is a fresh combination of interactive and traditional exhibits representing a truly authentic Burns experience.
Scottish Maritime Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Irvine
Telephone:
+44 (1294) 278283Explore Scotland’s relationship with the sea at this fascinating seaside museum.
Culzean Castle And Country Park
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
South Ayrshire
Telephone:
0844 493 2149A remarkable vision of turrets and battlements, Culzean Castle is surrounded by surging seas, lush forests and secret gardens.
Mckechnie Institute
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Girvan
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 612000The McKechnie Institute, which opened in 1889, has a collection of memorabilia from Girvan and the surrounding Carrick area.
Vikingar!
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Largs
Telephone:
+44 (1475) 689777The award-winning Vikingar! allows you to meet real Vikings and hear about their exploits, adventures and battles in Scotland.
Belleisle Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Ayr
Telephone:
+44 (1292) 616255Belleisle Estate is one of the most popular family attractions within South Ayrshire.
Dundonald Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Dundonald, Kilmarnock
Telephone:
+44 (1563) 851489Built in 1371, Dundonald Castle is a splendid example of a medieval tower house, with a fine barrel-vaulted ceiling in the lower hall.
