Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 19
Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre (22 min)
14th-century, hilltop fortified tower house ruins with a visitor centre and historical exhibition. Kelburn Castle and Estate (28 min)
Colourfully-painted castle on estate with raised woodland walkways and indoor/outdoor play areas. Castle Semple Loch (21 min)
This 2.5-km.-long lake features boating, plus medieval ruins & a bird sanctuary on its shores. Dalgarven Mill Museum Of Country Life & Costume (7 min) Portencross Castle (27 min)
Castle and history Great Cumbrae (1 hr 8)
Ayrshire coast isle with a circular road, 1 main town & a golf course, accessed by ferry from Largs. Eglinton Country Park (12 min)
Refined destination with castle ruins & 400-acre grounds for camping, fishing & recreation. Kilwinning Abbey (9 min) Royal Troon Golf Club (25 min)
This prominent golf club established in 1878 has hosted many major championships & allows visitors. Eglinton Castle (13 min)
Ruins and history Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building (17 min)
Museum dedicated to the region's maritime industry with historic boats, artifacts, art & sculpture. Dick Institute (27 min)
Cultural center featuring a history & heritage museum, art galleries, a library & event space. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (46 min)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Kelburn Castle (30 min)
Castle, painting, garden, street art, and art Dean Castle Country Park (25 min)
200-acre rural valley park with wooded trails, tearooms & shop around a 14th century castle museum. | 
