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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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Dean Castle Country Park

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

The UKs first dedicated centre for genealogical research housing registration services, family history research room and some archives under one roof. Built following fire of2004 around the iconic 1879 statue of Robert Burns by William Grant…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Late 16th century, L-shaped, 4-storey fortified tower house with early 19thcentury additions. There's a particularly fine oriel windowshowing nine carved heads on exterior. Barrel-vaulted cellars below main hall. Formerly a town house of the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The estate was boughtin 1764 by Richard Oswald 'the Peacemaker' born in 1705, whonegotiated the Peace Treaty following the American War of Independence. Fine plaster ceilings by Robert Adam, carved marble fireplaces and ornamental doorcases.…

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…

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.?