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Developed by the Barrmill Conservation Group with garden walks and features of interest including a 19th century cholera pit the Deid Man's Plantin',…
Drop in to view the exhibition of Dean Castle collections of armour and musical instruments at the Dick Institute and get a chance to meet the Dean…
Find out about how the Castle stonework is being repaired and access areas that have been closed for some time. Meet at the Visitor Centre in the…
The Energy Agency and Home Energy Scotland South West invite you to visit an energy efficient, private home in the heart of Ayr which uses technology…
Small pretty building housing public conveniences, rescued from NAC closure by West Kilbride Civic Society. Amusingly painted inside and out in an…
In the Arts and Crafts manner, of Mauchline red sandstone. Features oak doors and furniture by Robert Thompson of Kilburn, Norh Yorkshire displaying…
H E Clifford & Lunan, 1914, opened as United Free Church. Perpendicular Gothic in white sandstone with fine tracery in the great north and nave…
The World?s narrowest house, a tiny two-storey dwelling built between two shops. Home base of the Cumbrae Contemporary Poetry Society, a place to sit,…
Visit the Robertson Aquarium and Museum, learn about what can be found under the water of the Clyde, learn about the history of marine biology in…
The congregation was established in 1847 to serve English and Irish weavers who worked in the main industry of the town at that time. The small Gothic…
Recently refurbished category B listed building at the centre of the town. Galston Community Development Trust will host a display of local history…
Guided tours of South Ayrshire Council's Museum Store, where cultural treasures are housed. The collections include textiles, social history, fossils,…
Cambusdoon Sports Club is situated in historic Alloway, just over the road from the Auld Kirk, and has a heritage of 160 years as Alloway Cricket Club…
The church of the Boswell family, designed by James Jamieson, opened in 1839 with later additions of 1893. Refurbished by J & J Carrick 1939 following…
Ayr Ice Rink is run by Ayrshire Curlers Limited to provide curling ice for c. 50 clubs from September to March. Five ice hockey teams are based here…
Designed by John Bennie Wilson, opened 1902 at a cost of ?5,000. Stained glass by Alexander Walker, 1912-3, Guthrie and Wells 1945, Susan Bradbury…
Ruined 15th century castle, medieval church and graveyard, once the site of a Privy Council meeting and rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of William…
The tour will tell the story of the town and its people using the Auld Kirk as its setting. It has an ecclesiastical history dating back to 1230 when…
This popular walk explores the civic, commercial and religious history of the town centre. It will cover the two Civil War leaders, Frederick Douglass…
Starting from Burns Statue Square (formerly Townhead) discover the history behind the railways, markets, education and care of the poor, hospitals and…
In 2018 the Church celebrates its 90th anniversary and 70 years in the building on Union Street. Many changes have taken place and a series of…
Designed by the distinguished Edinburgh architect Hippolyte Blanc, 1894 - 95, Gothic-style and red sandstone with crenellated octagonal tower, on…
John Honeyman, 1893-5, in local warm pink sandstone. Woodwork finely carved by John Crawford. Stained glass by William Guthrie, Stephen Adam and Son,…
Kilmarnock War Memorial was designed by James Miller and opened in 1927. Its walls are covered with the names of local men who fell in the two World…
Designed by Robert Ingram and built 1883-5, recently refurbished using traditional materials whilst incorporating updated facilities to provide an…
Here's the perfect opportunity to have all your questions answered about what it's like to live in an energy efficient home!Joe and his wife have a…
Striking, 2-storey building designed in-house by local authority, 1995-6, with wonderful views of the village and surrounding countryside. Lift,…
Opened in 1885 as a convalescent home for textile workers from Paisley, red sandstone, converted 1972 - 75. Now home to a vibrant youth dance group,…
Designed by William Fraser, the cottages were built 1896-98 in red sandstone to provide accommodation and facilities for elderly residents as a living…
Eglinton Country Park covers 400 acres with several miles of beautiful walks, the Englinton Tournament Bridge and the ruins of Eglinton Castle. This…
A Lodge about Freemasonry.
Site of locally endowed advanced school designed by James Sellars, opened 1888 and demolished in 1984. The landscaped grounds were laid out by the…
In June 2015, Irvine Royal Academy had 1,000 Solar Photovoltaic panels installed. These generate electricity for the school to use. The panels form a…
?External Wall InsulationWould you like to keep warm in winter and lower your fuel bills?Come and see External Wall Insulation (EWI) being installed…
A wonderful opportunity to visit a home where energy saving measures have been retro fitted, and discuss the pros and cons with the occupiers.?This…
A wonderful opportunity to visit a home where energy saving measures have been retro fitted, and discuss the pros and cons with the occupiers. This…
?A "culturally unique" building in Scotland's Craft Town, the Barony is a place where creativity inspires! Set within a restored Victorian church, the…
13th centuryPele Towerrestored 2001. Many unique features, including original roof beams with carpenters' marks and a fine barrel-vaulted…
Arts and Crafts sandstone village hall by A N Paterson, 1900. Museum is upstairs (regret no lift). The collection shows the story of local mediaeval…
New Ayr Campus by RMJM opened 2011 providing state of the art facilities for the teaching of Education, Health, Creative Industries and Land-based…
Site of locally endowed advanced school designed by James Sellars, opened 1888 and demolished in 1984. The landscaped grounds were laid out by the…
Neo-Gothic in red sandstone by Hippolyte Blanc dedicated 1895. Stained glass Ascension window by Morris Studio, others by Gordon Webster. Alabaster…
Boathouse built 1987 to provide crew room, workshop and store, extended 1996 with improved workshop, souvenir sales and galley. All-weather Trent…
Mr and Mrs Dickson lived in an old, draughty property in Beith for over 30 years before deciding to demolish it and rebuild a brand new air-tight and…
Prominent Category B listed cotton mill complex established in 1831 and now on the Buildings at Risk Register. In 1864 Dennyholm Mill took it over for…
Under the ‘Green Doors’ theme, for the benefit of anyone looking for inspiration to “tread more lightly on the Earth”, the…
New state of the art community leisure centre opened in April. Deck level, four-lane 25m swimming pool plus two-storey soft play zone, fully equipped…
Gary Torbett, past president or Hugh Watson of Kilmarnock Historical Society, leads a 90-minute walk round the historic centre of Kilmarnock, taking…
At the heart of Belleisle Estate lies an 18th century walled garden. In conjunction with Ayrshire College, the Scottish Lime Centre Trust, Morrison…
Guided Walk of 18th and 18th century Ayr. Brexit, Banks and the Founding Fathers - From a violinist reputed to be in league with the devil, actions…
Built in 1739, this was the Council House of the Ancient Burgh of Barony, in use as such until 1898. The bell is engraved 1547. Upstairs housed the…
Formerly the 17C Tolbooth. The Clock Tower is part of the original building and the holding cell is still under the 1887 Robert Ingram building.…
The Club is a private members club known locally as The Gentleman's Club, and mainly on the first floor. It has been in existence since 1884, and…
Thomas Hamilton, 1827-32, James Sellars, 1878-81. Neo-Classical landmark. High five-staged steeple with channelled columns and pedimented doorway,…
R S Ingram, 1888, it is the only Church of Scotland congregation left in Darvel. Splendid stained glass by Douglas Strachan and by Moira Parker, and a…
Local children and young people have worked to create an amazing 3D replica of Ayr's High Street.
Sitting at the heart of historic Irvine, this 1862 building is now a cultural and heritage hub hosting art and heritage exhibitions, family and local…
The 18th century Heckling Shed, with its thatched roof, is where Robert Burns learnt the flax trade. Restored in the 1980s and now the place to trace…
On footprint of original Cunninghames Bakery. History of site displayed with examples of documents dating from 1835 when Marquess of Bute feued site…
Vale Grove and Vale View (Beechgrove) Gardens created by the Barrmill Conservation Group, the Barrmill & District community Association and other…
Traditional style round tower built 2008/10 to provide nest site for wild barn owls. Inner core re-uses recycled bricks from former lace…
Ayr is full of beautiful and unexpected vistas, views and settings - perfect for any budding film-makers or painters looking to make their vision a…
What sounds do buildings make? experience architecture in an entirely new way, through soundscapes of some of Ayr's buildings.
The Lodge was consecrated in 1771 and has strong connections with Robert Burns with displays of memorabilia in Museum and Lodge room. Burns was Depute…
The 17th century thatched cottage where Robert Burns and his friends formed a literary and debating society in 1780. Restored for the Burns…
12th century Norman with 18th century extension. Oldest church in Ayrshire still in use. Restoration by P McGregor Chalmers, 1919. Fine dog-toothed…
Category A listed architectural gem dating from 1758 with fine woodwork, and much interior and exterior ornamentation. Attached late 15th century…
Built 1696, renovated 1775 and widened 1825 with later additions. There is an unusual bell tower above the recently restored clock and a rare…
Opened 1841, this active evangelical church has a long history. In the small hall, view the Cradle Roll going back several decades. Sunday Service…
This small but very interesting museum on the first floor of the Townhouse is the result of many years hard work dedicated to the life of Stewarton -…
A wonderful opportunity to visit a home where energy saving measures have been retro fitted, and discuss the pros and cons with the occupiers.?This…
Restrained Gothic built 1864 by architect William Alexander, in a lovely rural setting where a warm welcome awaits visitors. Early 20th century rose…
Formerly Stair School, c.1800-1969, the centre is now owned and run by Stair Community Association. You are invited to see how the building has…
Category A-listed. The medieval building was restored in 1595 and extended to form a T-plan in 1767. Good pulpit and 18th century?fittings, and the…
Category A church by Jack Coia and T Wharnett Kennedy, 1938, in red and yellow brick with red tiled roof rectangular tower and a simple, impressive…
The congregation was established in 1847 to serve English and Irish weavers who worked in the main industry of the town at that time. The current…
James A Morris, 1912 - 13, in the Arts & Crafts manner, of Mauchline stone. Features oak doors and furniture by Robert Thompson of Kilburn, North…
Built 1926 on site of former church land given for Lazar house (leper hospice) after Robert the Bruce was miraculously healed of his skin condition in…
Impressive red sandstone church designed by P MacGregor Chalmers and built on a cruciform plan. In 2008 original entrance vestibule replaces by modern…
Built in Mauchline red sandstone in 1888, St Meddan's was designed by John Bennie Wilson in Gothic style. It has a prominent spire?and bell tower,…
The church at Kilmaurs was in the possession of Kelso Abbey as early as 1170. In 1413 the present foundation was endowed by Sir William Cunninghame as…
Perpendicular Gothic, rectangular plan six-bay church with centrally placed tower on north gable end, by John Ingram, 1836. Fine carillon of bells.…
Built in 1971 at a time when this part of town was being populated. It is a modern building differing in design from trditional churches. It has…
Built of Penkill blue whin with Dalmellington freestone dressings by architect Alexander G Thomson who restored Penkill Castle. Tower added 1911 by…
Gifted by 3rd Marquess of Bute. Artwork and good stained glass windows. In 1885 the church became the first in the country lit by electricity.
Gifted by 3rd Marquess of Bute, a rare Scottish example of Burgess's work. Fine artwork and good stained glass windows. Altarpiece by J F Bentley and…
Gifted by 3rd Marquess of Bute, a rare Scottish example of Burgess's work. Fine artwork and good stained glass windows. Altarpiece by J F Bentley and…
The oldest church still in use in Largs. Plaques to Baron Kelvin of Largs, scientist and Thomas MacDougall Brisbane, explorer, who gave his name to…
The cottage and shoemaker's workshop of John Davidson, the real life prototype of Tam's 'ancient trusty, drouthy crony' in Burns'…
Smuggling, forgery, assault and robbery - the crimes of Ayr's past are laid bare in an intriguing exhibition in the Old Court in the Town Hall…
Access by climbing down a 15ft vertical steel ladder. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required.The first fully restored monitoring post (built 1965)…
Purpose-built Neo-Classical court house with majestic 4-columned Ionic portico. Recently refurbished to provide 2 large jury courts, 2 small non-jury…
Set up by Scottish Sports Council in 1975 to provide a base for promoting water sports, including sailing and windsurfing and for training elite…
As a part of our project “Scanning The Horizon” we have created virtual tours to improve access to our collection. Thanks to 360° photography you can…
A night-time scare-trail through Ayr's ghostly past, led by storyteller Rosie Mapplebeck.All guided tours are free and must be booked in advance…
Town House and Steeple opened 1826 and Town Hall 1892. Once housed thetown jail, a cinema, civic functions and weddings until closed in 2009. Recently…
Rowallan Castle is steeped in history, with its original structure believed to date back to the 13th century.
Landmark building standing on former Moot Hill. Category B listed, opened 1825. Chancel added 1910 and beautiful War Memorial window 1919.Former…