Former UP church by Robert Baldie, 1883 with graceful 80ft octagonal tower. After a fire in 1917 it was rebuilt and extended in 1926. It returned to the Church of Scotland in 1929. Following the union of June 2011, it is due to close at a later date. The furnishings are a superb example of the former furniture trade for which Beith was famous.
Beith: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour R C Church
Built 1816 with churchyard to replace 1761 bulding on a different site, re-built 1910, became Roman Catholic place of worship 1921.
The "auld cley biggin" where Scotland's national poet was born in 1759. The traditional thatched but-and-ben was built by William Burnes, the poet's father, and restored by the Trustees of the Burns Monument. Museum with Burns manuscripts and artefacts.
A four-star visitor attraction. Creating cured and smoked foods, par excellence, by reviving the traditional, artisan techniques of yesteryear. Artists Vanessa Lawrence and Don Smith present.
Robert Burns?and Jean Armour lived here for a few months?in 1788.?? The recently refurbished museum displays?Burns' manuscripts and memorabilia.?
Winning the commission for the Burns Monument was a vital stage in Hamilton's career. The Monument incorporates elements from ancient Greek architeture. On the base, whose three sides face the three divisions of Ayrshire, rise nine columns, representing the Muses. The Grotto contains sculputures by James Thom.
Cathedral of the Isles & Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit
Smallest cathedral in Britain, a gem by William Butterfield, built for George Boyle, 6th Earl of Glasgow. Interior with polychrome tiles, rich windows and much stencil work. It is a retreat and study centre.
Christian Heritage Museum traces Christianity in Scotland from time of St Ninian and St Columba. Models, maps, pictures, early music scripts, illuminated lectionary, and Bibles. Artefacts dating from 12C include religious statues, jewelled reliquaries, vestments embroidered by the nuns from early 19C and handmade lace. Tea room.
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St Meddan
Very impressive design, replicating many features of late 15C details, reminiscent of the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. Note the crowsteps on the chancel roof, the small buttresses, the arrangement of tower and spire. Refurbished with rood beam including a Calvary scene restored to its original position.
Remodelled in 1849 and noted for magnificent stained glass with windows by Louis Davies and Douglas Strachan, plus modern glass. External stair, chancel, pulpit and organ case by Sir Robert Lorimer from 1899 onwards.
?Crawick Multiverse is a world-class landscape designed by the renowned artist Charles Jencks. Formerly an open-cast coal mine, a 1 million restoration project saw the site transformed from a blot on the landscape to a stunning attraction that can be enjoyed by many. Landforms represent stars, galaxies, black holes, comets and more.
Delightful remains of 1681 church on site of 1229 building little used after parish united with Dundonald in 1688.
Founded early in the 13th century by the Earl of Carrick and its remains include the church, cloister, chapter house and domestic premises. Owned by Historic Scotland.
Studio of Roddy McKenzie and Art Gallery in historic house, where artists living and working in Scotland can display their work. Original works and prints available.
Built in sandstone in 1837, with handsome square tower. Worship accompanied by Perthshire Brass Band as part of Country & Western Weekend. Activities for children.
Church built in 1766 is a blend of vernacular and polite architecture of the period, with an attractive tower and occupying a prominent site in the village. Exhibition in Church Hall. Service at 11 a.m. Image (c) G.Michael Hitchon
Norman-style with tower built 1845-46 by McCandlish, New Galloway, architect Patrick Wilson, Edinburgh. Fine pipe organ by Vincent of Leeds installed 1914. Eight stained glass windows by A Ballantine Gardiner, Gordon Webster and others.?
A church has been on this site since c.1604. Present building by David Thomson 1873, repaired after fire of 1951 destroyed roof and chancel. Stained glass by Guthrie & Wells, Hemony bell c.1604, organ by Blackett & Howden rebuilt 1952 by Hill Norman & Beard. Service 10.30 am.
Private museum containing unique display of telephone memorabilia dating from early 1900s to the present. Housed within old bakehouse dating from 1767, adjacent to the Matthew Burn Green, only remaining public green in Darvel.
War and romance, smuggling and heroism, tales of the supernatural and more - Royal Dundonald Castle is one of Scotland's fascinating treasures. Home to Scots King Robert II, grandson of Robert the Bruce, this is where the formidable Stewart dynasty was born. Visit this 14th century castle, its ancient hilltop and surrounding woodlands and discover its 2000 year past.
Traditional stone church of 1804 on site of two earlier buildings. Fine pre-Raphaelite stained glass, including windows by Henry Dearle, Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, Philip Webb and Gordon Webster. Pipe Organ 1906 by Norman and Beard. Artefacts illustrating church history. Tidy graveyard with some interesting stones.
Category-B listed building of 1835 incorporating earlier work from 1621. Outstanding 26 stained glass windows, unusual in a rural village. Recent 4-year major restoration and refurbishment programme following outbreak of dry rot, cost £3/4M. Two important Category-A listed building adjacent: early 17th century Hans Hamilton's Tomb of Dunlop's first post-Reformation minister, and Clandeboyes Hall (formerly village school) built to honour Hans Hamilton by one of his sons, Viscount Clandeboye.
The harbour celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2011. Conceived by Thomas Kennedy, it was an ambitious plan to create a harbour on a difficult stretch of rocky coastline. The tower was a vital element in recognising the entrance and its function may be unique in Scotland. The fishing community thrived and there are still lobster boats and pleasure craft using the harbour today. Image (c) G. Michael Hitchon
It has been a long while but the doors to the ruins of Eglinton Castle will be open once again on Sunday the 9th of September. Climb to the top and take in the stunning sights of the Country Park from the best possible location. Due to health and safety reasons, only a limited number can be in the Tower at any one time, so please be prepared for a wait. Meet the Rangers at the Tower. Pre-booking essential. Tel: 01294 551 776 to reserve a place. ? ? Photo credit: Michael Hitchon
Built as a Chapel of Ease in 1834, and extended in 1883 by J J Stephenson. Superb windows by Alfred and Gordon Webster, J H Dearle, Morris, Powell and Moira Malcolm of Prestwick. Pulpit by Bennett exhibited in 1888 Empire Exhibition. Weather vane is a model of Fife's yacht design Latifa. Fairlie Stone, early mediaeval sculptured stone. 1578 'Breeches' Bible, HMS Kingfisher memorial lost off Fairlie 1944. Time Line Book of 177 years of History.
Community garden growing a wide variety of fruit and vegitables in raised beds and three polytunnels. This is a sustainable garden with a peripheral woodland walk, picnic areas on the coast and an indoor seated area.
A village kirk within a farming community. celebrating our 375th anniversary of the Greek cross-shaped Kirk. On display: The Covenanter's flag raised at the Battle of Drumclog, Captain Paton's Bible, an embroidered hanging plus a large number of Covenanting memorials. Site of the signing of the world's first known Co-operative charter. Conventicle in churchyard after Sunday Service.
An old Norman keep built by the Lockhart family after an invasion of Anglo-Norman people in the 12th and 13th centuries.??George Wishart 1545 and John Knox 1556, the Scottish reformers, both preached here?as church doors were locked against them.? Home of Lodge St Peter 331 for over a hundred years. Community garden Museum: Display from Steven Brown Art/Lifestyle: McCoo
Rectangular, with pedimented gable above its three front doors, and round-headed windows. Vaulted chancel, 1912. U-shaped gallery, 3 manual organ by James Binn of Leeds, 1913. Stained glass by Oscar Paterson. Memorial to Rev. Dr. Robert Stirling, Minister 1824-78 during cholera epidemic and inventor of the Stirling Engine. Memorial, ruined gravestone and resting place of Rev. George Smith, Minister 1778-1823 and who was the great grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson and whose name crops up in three poems by Robert Burns. ?
Recently restored 12th century Kirk. Partially restored by 3rd Marquess of Bute in 1898. Covenanters' graves, including Thomas Fleming, ancestor to Sir Alexander Fleming. The memorial to the tragic Lady Flora Hastings is prominent in the Kirkyard. Preservation work supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland and work with the Carved Stones of Scotland Association. Stewarded by the Friends of Loudoun Kirk.
Category A Byzantine-style red brick church, designed by Anderson for 3rd marquess of Bute, clearly inspired by Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. Interior design and diocesan links with William Burgess. Recent renovation part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland.
Community project with plots to suit all ages and abilities. Aim is to promote health living, diet, fresh air and exercise and to streghthen community spirit in the Garnock Valley.
Late 18th Century, modified in 1819 as Gothic battlemented mansion. Attractive rose garden.
Shore facility with store and crew facilities. All-weather Mersey class lifeboat serves south west of Scotland.
Scottish Baronial landmark building by McKissock and Rowan, Glasgow, 1888 from bequest of local merchant, Thomas McKechnie, the institute houses an Arts and Museum Centre run by South Ayrshire Council.
Erected 1825-27 to serve as a jail with cells on first, second and third floors, all barrel vaulted. Following loss of adjoining McMaster Hall by fire in 1939 it is now free standing.
Mansion house designed by James Ingram of Kilmarnock for James Alason. Restored with support of HLF. European Regional Social Fund, East Ayrshire Council, Minerals Trust and Coalfields Regeneration Trust as a centre for creative youngsters to develop entrepreneurial skills.
The 1600 vaulted burial aisle of the Cunninghames of Glencairn by David Scougal of Crail. The Aisle contains the stone monument to James, Seventh Earl of Glencairn and his first wife Margaret, Countess of Glencairn with six daughters and two sons. Carved columns and capitals.
The estate comprises several buildings used for service provision for adults with learning disabilities. Visit Murdoch House, administration HQ. It was built 1931-34 as Broadmeadowsfor J Percival Agnew and designed by Mervyn Noad in English Manorial Arts and Crafts style. Many original features inclusing a fine carved oak staircase inside and fine stone carvings outside. New state of the art eco-friendly Our Space at the Baird Centre is a clever redevelopment by David Ferguson of former garages to provide a fantastic new community resource. It is a purpose built therapy centre offering specialist through-the-day support and activities for people living with a learning disability including related dementia. It has ground source heating and recycles rainwater.
Category A listed, 13th century Gothic in style. His designs for tower and steeple were abadoned and a truncated tower by Roger Pinkney completed the building in 1964. Outstanding stained glass by Clayton & Bells and others. Splendid reredos. Service 10.30 am.
Kilmarnock: Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church
Gothic church by James Wallace, 1865, with porch and magnificent chancel designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1856. Chancel contains unique Pre-Raphaelite style painted walls and ceiling designed by Powell & Sons and Burlison & Grylls, described by Close & Riches thus: It is without parallel in Ayrshire, and stands among the best examples of High Victorian church decoration in Scotland. Stained glass by Powell & Sons, Clayton & Bell, and William Aikman. Pipe organ 1877, refurbished 1939. Communion service on Sunday 10.30am - all welcome.
Visitor Centre offers guided tours of the Station where you will find out more about nuclear power and the generation of electricity. Informative exhibitions and videos highlighting care and protection of the environment and safe running of the Power Station. Visitor Centre 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
A 4-star visitor attraction. Fascinating display of original Burns material and items of the Royal Burgh of Irvine. Collection of holograph letters, including Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Margaret Thatcher. Audio-visual display illustrating Burns' life in Irvine. Interesting glass in stairs and music room by Paul Lucky. Irvine Burns Club, founded in 1826 and one of the oldest, has one of Scotland's most significant Burns treasure troves. Statue by Alan B Herriot. Barometer from Irvine Lifeboat Station. The Templeton chair taken to Australia 1909 recently returned.
Largely built 1774. Elegant steeple. Stained glass by W and J J Kier, with 1996 window by Susan Bradbury to commemorate 200th anniversary of death of Robert Burns, who worshipped here during his stay in Irvine. Churchyard has several noteworthy graves and memorials, some dating back to Pre-Reformation. David Sillar is buried here and one of the Mauchline Belles. Designated Commonwealth Grave graveyard.
Multi-function arts centre with theatre, studio and gallery spaces, plus stylish cafe bar and foyer, Scottish Arts Council funded. Cultural hub for North Ayrshire.
Built as a bonded warehouse in 1895-97, extended 1898 and 1907. This four-storey, multi-bay, French Renaissance style brick and slate, catagory B listed building is the only reminder of the former complex that dominated this area. Refurbishment and conversion to office accomodation is a key element of the East Ayrshire Council's work to retain and enhance the character of the historic town centre.
The UK's first dedicated centre for genealogical research houseing registration services, family history research room and archives under one roof. Built following fire of 2004 round the iconic statue of Robert Burns by William Grant Stevenson, the centre boasts a 3D digitised version of Burns' Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, the Kilmarnock Edition. A new venue for weddings, ceremonies, conferences and events.
Fully operational with modern fire appliances, Arial Rescue Platform and Major Incident Unit. Up to date training facilities and community safety education room with 55 operational fire fighters. Built on the site of Riccarton Castle, birthplace of Alan Wallace, father of William Wallace.
Thomas Smellie, 1906-7, Free Gothic in red sandstone on impressive site. Carillon of bells, 1950, Norman and Beard organ. Stained glass by Stephan Adam, Alf Website and four windows by Wendy Robertson, 1987. Brass cross by Benno Shotz. Church refurbished 2015-16 letting more light into the Sanctuary.
Built as bonded warehouse 1895-97, extended 1898 and 1907. This four-storey,multi-bay, French Renaissance style brick and slate, category B listed building is the only reminder of the former complex that dominated this area. Refurbishment and conversion to office accommodation is a key element of the East Ayrshire Council’s work to retain and enhance the character of the historic town centre.
Kilmarnock: Kilmarnock Burns Monument Centre
The UKs first dedicated centre for genealogical research housing registration services, family history research room and some archives under one roof. Built following fire of 2004 around the iconic 1879 statue of Robert Burns by William Grant Stevenson, the centre also boasts a 3D digitised version of Burns's "The Kilmarnock Edition" of Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. A new venue for weddings, ceremonies and conferences.
Category A Listed, recently the subject of major renovation. Body of the Church by Robert Johnstone, 1802. Enlarged 1831 with later 19th century Session room. Clock tower 17th century. Tragedy struck 1801. Interesting monuments and fine stained glass by Normal McDougall, J T and C Stewart, A C Whalen and Susan Bradbury. Kirkyard contains graves of Covenanters Ross and Shields as well as Rev. James MacKinlay and Rev John Robertson, both mentioned in The Ordination plus Tam Samson, friend of Robert Burns. Relocated World War memorials. New audio tour guide. Service 11am.
Kilmarnock's oldest church building, built 1732 of local stone by the Hunter Brothers to a design adapted from St Martin in the Fields, London. Austere exterior contrasts with pleasing interior enhanced by unique set of 23 stained glass windows by W & J J Kier., 1860s. Kirkyard with tombs including John Wilson, publisher of Robert Burns' first book of poems and Thomas Morton, telescope maker and inventor.
Kilmarnock: Riccarton Parish Church and Graveyard
Landmark building standing on former Moot Hill. Category B listed, opened 1825. Chancel added 1910 and beautiful War memorial window 1919. Former minister, Rev Alexander Moodie mentioned by Burns in The Twa Herds and The Holy Fair, is buried in the Kirkyard. Records on display; Slide Show of Old Riccarton.
Modern red sandstone court complex completed 1987. Two large jury courts, three small non-jury courts, sheriffs' chambers, witness and jury rooms, staff offices and solicitors’ facilities. Lower ground floor area for custody section.
Courtroom used by Town Council reached up stone steps, over vaulted basement jail. Jougs for offenders.
Designed by David Hamilton, completed 1816, and built on the foundations of the NW tower of the 12th century Tironensian Abbey. Staffed by volunteers from Kilwinning Heritage. Displays on the Abbey, Robert Service 'The Bard of the Yukon', the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers and the papingo competition dating from 1483, matchstick models and local history. Working clock mechanism 1816 by James Blair and two large bells on display.
Formerly the Abbey Church by John Swan, 1774, on the site of its 16th century predecessor which was located in the ruins of Kilwinning Abbey founded around 1888, so our history on this site goes back over 830 years. Simple T-plan with attractive Eglinton loft, supported on fluted Corinthian columns. Stained glass by W & J J Keir, Gordon Webster, Stephen Adam & Son, Abbey Studio, Sax Shaw and Paul Lucky, Forster and Andrews organ 1887, wall tapestry and Cole Hamilton screen. Service 10:30am.
The first Church of Scotland church built in the new millennium and dedicated in March 2001. Designed by James F Stephen, the building has a distinctive round design, which creates a light and airy atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the church to be flooded with sunlight during services throughout the year.
Kilwinning: Mother Lodge No.0 Masonic Museum
The Mother Lodge was founded in Kilwinning c. 1140. Present building consecrated 1893. Masonic and other artefacts, some dating back to the early 17th century, portraits, furnishings, and transcription of Lodge Minute Book of 1600.
Old weaver's cottage now a community shop and cafe, opposite McCosh Hall. Once Jock's Restaurant, with the help of c.50 volunteers the enterprise is thriving aided by Isi's home baking.
The present church dates from 1787 and is believed to be the third on the site. The central stone pulpit is a memorial to the fallen of WW1. The notable Cassillis Loft was built for and by teh kennedy Family. Splendid stained glass windows, Covenanters' memorial in the Kirkyward.
Old church c.1230 is a ruin. It is reputed to have been built on the site of a church built by Oswald, King of Northumbria. It contains an old font from Crossraguel Abbey said to be the one in which Robert the Bruce was baptised. Graves of many of Burns’ family are marked, and many of the characters from Tam o’ Shanter.
At southern end of village up hill at the Shanter Hotel Robert Adam church 1777, restored 1997, which replaced 1230 building now a ruin in Old Church Kirkyard. Links with Robert Burns who studied mathematics here, and with Dwight D Eisenhower who worshipped here when President of the USA.
Endowed by Sophia, Marchioness of Bute, in memory of her tragic sister Lady Flora Hastings. Opened as a school for girls in 1877 and continued until 1919. Became the Women's Institute, closing 1981. Recently refurbished by Kirk Care as a senior citizens' residence
Boathouse built 1985 to house the B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat covering inshore waters around the coast of Arran. Larger boathouse built 1997 near the Old Pier to provide crew training room and to house a B class Atlantic 21 lifeboat and launching vehicle. Station co-operates and trains with Arran Mountain Rescue Team and the auxiliary Coastguards.
Boathouse built 1998 to house Atlantic 75 lifeboat Peggy Keith Learmond. Largs was the first station in Scotland to operate a B class Atlantic 21 lifeboat, following successful trials of prototype B-500 in 1972.
Access all areas! Backstage tours on the hour to show you behind the scenes and reveal technical aspects of the stage. Hear about stars who have performed here, learn of the superstitions.
Impressive Early English Gothic in red sandstone. Rich interior with hammer beam roof, Willis organ, and outstanding stained glass by Stephen Adam, David Gauld, Christopher Whall and Meikle & Son. Recent conservation work and interior changes.
Largs Museum Trust presents a fine collection of domestic artefacts, seaside souvenirs, and photographs of old Largs and Australian connections; and archival material for researchers. Display includes Largs' involvement in planning D Day during the Second World War.
Opened in 1910 and still largely in original condition with many original features and furniture.
Private museum containing instruments, uniforms and memorabilia relating to the aircraft reporting duties in WW2 and the potential nuclear missile attack scenarios on Scotland during the Cold War. Contains a mock up above ground aircraft reporting post, underground monitoring post and group control. Open Sunday.
Within Auld Kirkyard, off Main Street, near Museum. 1636 Renaissance-style canopied tomb within mausoleum to Montgomerie family. Splendid painted barrel-vaulted timber ceiling. Owned by Historic Scotland. Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane Mausoleum in Kirkyard.
Red sandstone church by Henry Steele and Andrew Balfour, 1892. Three-stage tower with spire and clock. Interesting carved octagonal pulpit and notable windows by Stephen Adam, Cottier, Douglas Strachan, Gordon Webster and Winfield. Father Willis organ. Memorial to General Sir Thomas MakDougall Brisbane, astronomer, soldier and Governor of NSW, Australia.
Congregation dates from the Disruption of 1843. Building reconstructed late 19C in French Romanesque style by Archibald J Grahame, his only monument, recently rennovated. Fine stained glass by Douglas Strachan. Service 10.00am
The Engine Shop, a category A listed building, is the best example of Victorian shipyard architecture in Scotland. It was designed by J F Spencer for Alexander Stephens at Linthouse, Govan. It was dismantled in 1988 and reconstructed at Irvine in 1991. Owned by Scottish Maritime Museum.
Open specially for Ayr 800, take a look inside this nightclub in daytime! Impressive, well-equipped interior.
Striking circular church topped with a clear dome. Opened 23 March 2001 - the first to be opened in the new millennium. Unique features with latest sound and video technology.
Set in 7 acres of landscaped gardens, the crematorium was built by the local authorities in 1966. Guided tours will be conducted through the impressive Chapel and into the crematory, where the cremation process will be explained. All questions welcome.
Present church, by William Alexander, 1829, stands on site of St Michael's Church founded in 13 century. Single bell cast in 1742. Willis pipe organ 1888, rebuilt in 1980. Associations with Covenanters and Robert Burns, many of whose contemporaries are buried in the Kirkyard. Audio tours for children and adults highlight special features of our church; also touch screen display of the Heritage of our Parish. Sunday Service 11.15am
Late 16th century, L-shaped, 4-storey fortified tower house with early 19th century additions. There's a particularly fine oriel window showing nine carved heads on exterior. Barrel-vaulted cellars below main hall. Formerly a town house of the Kennedys of Cassillis. Finest of the original 28 lairds' houses in Maybole.
This new building is a joint project between Maybole Parish Church and the local community providing a wide range of facilities. See a multi-purpose auditorium and church sanctuary, meeting rooms, games hall, soft-play area and cafes.
Scottish Baronial landmark building by McKissock & Rowan, Glasgow, 1888 from bequest of local merchant, Thomas McKechnie, the Institute houses an Arts and Museum Centre run by South Ayrshire Council. Ailsa Craig display and Bronze Age cinerary urns. Exhibitions: Open Art and Small World.
Comprises visitor portacabin and Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post, manned until 1991. The primary function was to monitor and report on the effects of a nuclear attack as part of an extensive chain throughout the United Kingdom. This is the only monitoring post in the West of Scotland for public access. Access by climbing down a 15ft vertical steel ladder. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required. Pre-booking essential due to restricted space. Tel: 07513 504 115 to reserve a place.
By Arthur Harrison of Birmingham. The foundation stone was laid by William Morton, senior partner in the local lace firm, in 1896 and the building gifted to the burgh in 1898. The hall was a visible expression of the prosperity of the area in the late 19C. It served as a meeting place for the community and also the burgh administration centre and local court 1898-1975. It is now administered by East Ayrshire Council as a leisure hall. The Townscape Heritage Initiative launched in I999 by East Ayrshire Council and the Irvine Valley Regeneration Partnership aims to revitalise the town centre and act as a springboard for further investment. An Action Plan and Management Plan has been prepared with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Guided tours of the town by members of Newmilns and Greenholm Community Council.
Museum of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume
On the A737, 2 miles north of Kilwinning. A superb series of 16-19C buildings set on a bend of the River Garnock include Ayrshire's only surviving water mill: charter from 1573. Excellent exhibition of tools, furniture and room settings. Millstones of buhrstone from Normandy. Exhibition of ballgowns drawn from costume collection of outstanding quality. Antiques shop and coffee room with home baking. As a charitable trust, the Trustees will be requesting visitors make a voluntary donation for the upkeep of these listed buildings.
The 67ft tower in Scots Baronial style was designed by William Fraser and completed in 1898 as a memorial to the poet in the place where he first rose to fame. ?It houses limited displays and excellent views of Ayrshire and is now open to the public by appointment.?
This traditional tower house was built c 1530 for the Campbells of Loudoun. The tower has been restored by Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust.
Part of terrace built by Dalmellington Iron Company for its employees. Provides fascinating insight into living conditions of an Iron Company employees family. Gas lights, cooking range, wash boiler and box beds.
Former Ardrossan Parish Church built 1773 given major renovation. Fine mediaeval stone sarcophagus, portrait of Archibald, 13th Earl of Eglinton, a painting of Eglinton Castle, and a huge projector from the 1930s which was used at Barrfields in Largs, are amongst the varied exhibits. Current exhibition showcases all the different museums in North Ayrshire, and you never knew we have so many! For the first time, we are delighted to welcome Captain Betsy Miller to the Centre! Betsy was the first registered female ship's captain who sailed from Saltcoats during the latter half of the 19th century. She will greet you and take you on a walking tour round her Saltcoats visiting her place of birth, the harbour where she sailed and her burial place before arriving back for some rations. Tours take place at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m., free but places must be booked in advance on 01294 464 174.
Red sandstone church built in 13th century Gothic style, with dominating 150 ft spire. Interior has painted ceiling symbolising Creation. There are shells and seaweed to represent the sea bed and undulating lines the surface of the sea. The earth is represented by flowers of the field and there are heavenly stars. Four stained glass windows.
Largely built 1774. Elegant steeple. Stained glass by W & J J Kier, with 1996 window by Susan Bradbury to commemorate bicentenary of death of Robert Burns, who worshipped here during his stay in Irvine. Churchyard has several noteworthy graves and memorials, some dating back to pre-Reformation. David Sillar is buried here, and one of the Mauchline Belles. Designated Commonwealth Grave graveyard. Tour of graveyard at 2.30pm
The estate was bought in 1764 by Richard Oswald 'the Peacemaker' born in 1705, who negotiated the Peace Treaty following the American War of Independence. Fine plaster ceilings by Robert Adam, carved marble fireplaces and ornamental doorcases. Category A listed building extensively restored externally with funding from ERDF, Historic Scotland and SAC, with support of Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire. Owned by the Scottish Agricultural college, which teaches land-based courses.
The Palace Theatre developed from James Ingram's Corn Exchange is 150 years old this month. Visit this unique building, learn more about its history and be among the first to see the 150th birthday exhibition.
Well maintained typical rural parish church, built 1820. Stained glass windows above pulpit depict David and Jonathan and Faith and Charity. The Good Samaritan gifted this year from the United Free Church.
Portencross Castle is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when everyone involved in a project works together to overcome problems. http://www.portencrosscastle.org.uk/
Designed by H E Clifford & Lunan, 1914. Perpendicular Gothic style in white sandstone, last church in Ayrshire built in ‘the grand manner’. War Memorial window by S Metyard, last of the Pre-Raphaelites, donated by A E Stephen of shipbuilding family. Hammer beam roof, fine window tracery, Iona marble in chancel, halls extension 1964 & 2000.
Built as a Victorian family home. After some years as a hotel, became Burgh Chambers before the last war. Stewarded by Prestwick Town Twinning Association. Bavarian Theme.
Private museum containing unique display of telephone memorabilia dating from early 1900s to the present. Housed within old bakehouse dating from 1769, adjacent to the Matthew Burn Green, only remaining public green in Darvel.?