Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 20
Great Cumbrae (1 hr 9) Ayrshire coast isle with a circular road, 1 main town & a golf course, accessed by ferry from Largs. Kilwinning Abbey (17 min) Stevenston Beach (9 min) Nature reserve, beach, and nature Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building (8 min) Museum dedicated to the region's maritime industry with historic boats, artifacts, art & sculpture. Eglinton Castle (6 min) Ruins and history Kelburn Castle and Estate (24 min) Colourfully-painted castle on estate with raised woodland walkways and indoor/outdoor play areas. Dean Castle Country Park (15 min) 200-acre rural valley park with wooded trails, tearooms & shop around a 14th century castle museum. Dick Institute (16 min) Cultural center featuring a history & heritage museum, art galleries, a library & event space. Kelburn Castle (27 min) Castle, painting, garden, street art, and art Castle Semple Loch (24 min) This 2.5-km.-long lake features boating, plus medieval ruins & a bird sanctuary on its shores. Royal Troon Golf Club (15 min) This prominent golf club established in 1878 has hosted many major championships & allows visitors. Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre (12 min) 14th-century, hilltop fortified tower house ruins with a visitor centre and historical exhibition. Dalgarven Mill Museum Of Country Life & Costume (7 min) Irvine Beach Park (10 min) Eglinton Country Park (3 min) Refined destination with castle ruins & 400-acre grounds for camping, fishing & recreation. |