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visitscotland.com Contents 2 Ayrshire and island treasures 01292 442392 4 Rich history 6 Outdoor wonders 8 Cultural hotspots 10 Great days out 12 Local flavours 14 Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 16 What’s on No milk in the fridge?? Come 18 Travel tips to The Milk Hoose for a top-up. 20 Practical information Our fresh farm milk from our grass-fed herd of Corton Coos 24 Places to visit is available everyday from our Welcome to… 32 Leisure activities fabulous and very popular milk 36 Shopping vending machine! Come and give it a try! Open 7am-7pm. ayrshire 38 Food & drink & the isles of 40 Tours 42 Events & festivals arran & 43 Family fun 44 Accommodation cumbrae 56 Regional map

Step into Ayrshire & the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae and you will take a magical ride into a region with all things that make so special. History springs to life round every corner, ancient castles cling to spectacular cliffs, and the rugged islands of Arran and Cumbrae promise unforgettable adventure. Tee off on some of the most renowned courses in the world, sample delicious local food and drink, and don’t miss out on throwing yourself into our many Cover: Millport Harbour, exciting festivals. This is the birthplace of Isle of Cumbrae one of the world’s most beloved poets, Above image: Place de Saint , and the region has many Germain, attractions and events which celebrate Credits: © VisitScotland. his legacy. Come and breathe the same air, Kenny Lam, Grant Paterson, South and walk over the same glorious landscapes West Coast 300/Damian Shields, that inspired his beautiful poetry. Paul Tomkins, Tourism Group/Barry Dawson 20AAC

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D . cumbrae arran More island adventures highlights highlights including: Holy Isle, ' In just 10 sea-sprayed ' Feel like you’re acting in a , minutes you can zip from real-life fantasy movie by and . on the mainland sitting on the top deck of w to the picturesque little the ferry from to w om w. d.c visitscotlan island of Cumbrae. Are you and watching the ready to be an explorer? wild mountain ridges of Arran approach across the ' Cumbrae is only 10 miles in of Clyde. circumference, so hopping on a bike is a great way to ' Get your adrenaline explore its hidden gems pumping by mountain – you can bring your own biking, gorge walking, bike across on the ferry or paddle boarding and hire one at Millport. Follow abseiling. Why not enjoy a the Cumbrae Sensory Trail leisurely session exploring to discover all of its natural the shores in a sea kayak, treasures. or take to hillside tracks on horseback? For a real ' You won’t forget a challenge ascend Goatfell, morning spent mooching the island’s highest around Millport, the main summit. You’ll need to be ayrshire and island settlement on the island. well-prepared, but the Start off with a visit to the rewards are outstanding UK’s smallest cathedral, panoramic views and treasures Greenan Beach and Castle, near Ayr which seats less than a thrilling sense of 100 people. Then stroll achievement. over to the community- Stand with your loved ones on a curving beach and look out to the romantic isles across the waves. Our mild climate suits unusual plants down to the ground, and owned Garrison House, a ' Arran’s food and drink Breathe the fresh air, hunt for shells, and dream of where you’ll explore next. Welcome to Ayrshire, historic landmark where goodies are widely famed, and the islands of Arran and Cumbrae in the . In this glorious little corner of the world you can see many rare at the beautiful gardens of Culzean you can go back in time and there’s no better you can discover stunning natural beauty spots, go for grand adventures on rolling hills and throw Castle & Country Park or the estates at its museum then revive place to sample them yourself into a lively local cultural scene of arts, crafts and food to make your tastebuds sing. of Belleisle and Rozelle near Ayr. yourself in the café. than on the island itself. You can also explore the only Tickle your palate with Golfers will be in heaven castle above at Let your mind drift back in time island country estate in Britain at fresh ice creams, sublime here – they can tee-off on the & Country Park. Or explore the at the ancient Dundonald and , Garden & Country chocolates, artisan cheese world-famous courses of Trump incredible castles. Head to the Park on the or explore and award-winning beer and Royal . Or and keep your eyes peeled for new artefacts gallery at the Dick fascinating geology at Arran’s and . seek out one of the region’s many wildlife including seabirds Institute in , which Geopark Hubs. hidden gem courses. Don’t miss and seals. is free to enter and features the action as Royal Troon hosts the exhibitions of national importance. With all this activity you’re sure The region has mile upon mile of Women’s British Open in 2020. Discover the story of Scotland’s to work up an appetite, which spectacular coastline just begging National Bard, beginning at the you can satisfy with our delicious The Isle of Arran packs an for you to try an exhilarating Robert Burns Birthplace Museum local produce, from the famous incredible seven courses into its watersport on it – maybe this is the in before visiting his ice cream at Nardini’s in Largs to rugged realm, including the iconic year you learn to windsurf or sail! old haunt, the Bachelors’ Club fine dining at near 12 hole course at . On the Be daring and have a go at some in , Wellwood Burns . Discover two distinctive Isle of Cumbrae you can play a thrilling adventure sports or, for Centre in Irvine, Soutie Johnnies malts on Arran from the Isle of delightful 18 holes at Millport. a more relaxed pace, follow one in Kirkoswald or Burns House Arran and Lagg distilleries and Kick back on a day out at the of the pleasant walking, cycling Museum in . look out for local beers, succulent beach, before exploring the clifftop and bridle routes, or enjoy the Ayrshire beef, cured bacon and tranquility of . earthy potatoes.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle of Arran 4 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae to the throne of Scotland in mysterious 1371. Stewart kings sought castles safety and sanctuary within ' Explore Brodick Castle’s its thick walls for the next grand splendour through 150 years. a new interactive visitor ' At , an experience. Let costumed Outlander filming location, interpretors take you on visit the Rural Life Centre, a journey back in time Urban Farm Paddocks and to an age of aristocratic explore miles of woodland leisure and luxury, before walks. You will find key exploring the extensive collections from the castle gardens, woodlands and on display at the nearby the impressive ‘Isle Be Wild’ Dick Institute. play area. ' near Fairlie ' Ruined, romantic is the oldest castle in Castle, an Outlander filming Scotland to be inhabited location, clings to a cliff by one family. But it’s also near Ayr. There’s a cave one of the most modern beneath the castle and it’s – in 2007 its owner, Lord said that miles of secret , invited four tunnels link it to Greenan Brazilian graffiti artists Castle further north. to decorate the walls and ' Culzean Castle dominates the outside is still a riot of the coastline in an even colour and action. rich more impressive way. This ' The 14th century history Ballochmyle Viaduct, near Mauchline colossal country home is a jewel set in extensive commands an impressive gardens and woodland. coastal position, near to Once upon a time there was a land where stories were born from the land and built into the stones A millennium ago this area was ' ’s fortified , Scotland’s of the . Just walk through our countryside or stroll down our ancient streets and you’ll be a favourite haunt of marauding official craft , and is , and it’s easy to imagine tower house was built for treading in the footsteps of legendary kings and queens, mighty warriors, proud farmers and the Robert II on his accession well worth a visit. greatest of poets. longships appearing on the horizon when you visit the 70 ft Pencil Monument at Largs. This was Head to the Isle of Arran Heritage 18th century, including the most In a seafront nook on the Isle of Barony A Frame, near Museum to explore the island’s rich precious bookcase ever made. It’s Arran you can find the King’s Cave. built to commemorate the Battle history, archaeology and geology, one of 50 gorgeous Chippendale This ancient spot is reputed to have of Largs in 1263, when the Viking or learn about your family history in pieces in one of Britain’s most been a refuge for . invaders were defeated by the the refurbished genealogy area. beautiful stately homes. Legend tells that whilst hiding in the unyielding Scots. cave, the King of Scots was inspired Turn the page to ‘Burns Country’ Ready to thrill your poetic heart? The area also has a long history of by the determination of a spider and see the humble beginnings Then start at the Robert Burns smuggling, which can be explored trying to build a web not to give up of world-renowned bard Robert Birthplace Museum in Alloway, along the coast at Ballantrae and his own fight against his foes. Burns. Then imagine actually the site which houses the most Culzean, and on the Smugglers’ living in a mysterious ruined castle important collection of his life and Explore even deeper into the cave Trail. and picture yourself as lord of the works. Then explore the nearby to see animals carved into the walls For a serene afternoon of nature manor in a grand stately home 18th century Burns Cottage where by our ancestors, as well and history, follow the circular packed with treasures and art. he was born before visiting Burns as early Christian symbols. At the woodland walk near , House Museum in Machline, which cliffs at Ballochmyle near Stride from grand room to grand on the Isle of Arran. You’ll discover recreates the room where he lived Mauchline, you can see cup and ring room in House and feast the secret gems of an Iron Age fort with his wife. carvings from the . your eyes on a treasure trove and Glenashdale Falls, which are of priceless furniture from the truly spectacular after a bout of heavy rainfall.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM 6 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae OU KN walking Y O D W I ? trails D At 874m, ' For a true leg-stretcher, try the Goat 100 mile Ayrshire Coastal Path. is the highest This long distance walk hugs point on the Isle of Arran. the region’s rolling coastline w and features in the top 20 of w om Scotland’s Great Trails. w. d.c visitscotlan ' The Way started something new – it was Scotland’s first source-to-sea route. Soak up the subtle landscape changes, from wild moorland to rocky gorges and on to pleasant coastal farmland. ' Get to know the Isle of Arran as well as a wild goat by following the , one of Scotland’s Great Trails. More than outdoor a castle ' Culzean Castle and Country Park is a cliff-top wonder. , Isle of Arran wonders There are impressive play areas, Adventure Cove and Explore our rambling rugged coastline in the morning, then enjoy the tranquillity of gently sloping Wild Woodland or explore the hills and valleys in the afternoon. Visit shaded woodlands and unspoilt forest parks, take on tall cliffs and the shore below. summits and explore picturesque promontories. Wherever you wander in Ayrshire & the Isles of ' Dare to venture through the Arran and Cumbrae you’ll be impressed and impassioned. amazing secret garden at Kelburn Castle and Country Stars alive! Deep in the A beautiful union of art and nature – Keep your eyes on the sky and Estate, find picturesque Forest Park lies the Scottish Dark that’s the striking Spirit of Scotland treetops to spot soaring golden waterfalls and try your Sky Observatory, which looks up at sculpture near close Loudon Hill. eagles in the high moorlands and hand at falconry. Children one of the darkest skies in Europe. See the steel structure’s outline of mountains on the Isle of Arran. will adore this attraction, At night, the star show is amazing, national hero , and You also might spy red kites, a especially the indoor and you can even look through the the serene landscape beyond. species rescued from extinction, in playbarn. day telescope to spot the stars that woodland areas near farmland, or If you’re daft about dolphins and ' Visit Dean Castle and New Zealand sees at night. Be sure head to Loch Doon to see Ospreys silly about seals, this is a very Country Park in Kilmarnock. to book ahead. via live CCTV at The Round House sensible place to visit. In the waters Explore this stunning park Café. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park has around the Isles of Arran and with over 200 acres of free parking, leaving you to enjoy Cumbrae you can spot amazing Horse riding is a fitting way to paths and trails as well as the many signposted walks and sea life all year round, from a appreciate the landscape. Enjoy the Rural Life Centre and nature trails, including a walk to colony of seals gathering in winter hilly bridle paths, leafy forest tracks playpark to discover. the volcanic plug of Windy Hill. It’s on Cumbrae to basking sharks and, in some areas, you can even ' Swing through the trees Scotland’s largest regional park, coasting off Arran in late summer. take fresh, bracing treks across long on a thrilling adventure at and here you can get a super-close beaches. Most riding stables offer Whizz out on a boat trip to Ailsa Craig and view of magnificent hen harriers, a lessons to get you confident on for the unforgettable sight and sound Country Estate’s Treetop protected species, thanks to CCTV. horseback in no time. of thousands of seabirds wheeling Trails, with routes to suit and screeching over your head. all ages. VISITSCOTLAND.COM Riding Blackstone on Ayr beach VISITSCOTLAND.COM 8 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae Get up close and personal with birth and life of Scotland’s Bard. talented designers as you wander Step back in time in the village don’t miss… through the studios and watch where he was born and take part ' The Heritage Centre in the artistic process in action, from in events such as ghost walks, , which displays silversmithing to handspinning. plays, musical tributes and poetry artefacts of local and national Stop by the Barony Centre, an readings. importance, or the Museum arts centre housed in a stunning Ah, Arran in August! A wonderfully of on the converted church. creative time to visit the Open Isle of Cumbrae where The beautiful Isle of Arran is a Studios event where the arts and you will discover stories haven for exquisite craftsmanship crafts people of Arran welcome of 18th century smugglers. and artistry. Come and be amazed visitors into their workshops and ' The rich variety of music, by the range of beautiful items on studios to demonstrate their comedy, drama and dance show, such as paintings, jewellery, creative processes and talk about that you can enjoy in ceramics and woodwork, and the their inspiration. Ayrshire’s theatres. skill that goes in to making them. Boswell Book Festival in May is the Head to Kilmarnock’s Events world’s only festival of biography Palace Theatre and Love, passion, laughter – you’ll find and memoir and draws high profile Grand Hall as well as all these and more in the works authors to . Learn Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre of Robert Burns when you take in about Boswell, considered to be and Irvine’s Harbour the live poetry event Alloway 1759. the father of the modern biography, Arts Centre, which host a Taking place in January, this is a and take a tour or guided walk to number of performances unique commemoration of the see his study and library. throughout the year.

cultural hotspots Dumfries House, near

When you live in a beautiful and fascinating place, it’s no surprise that you will want to create beautiful and fascinating things. That’s why, when you come to Ayrshire & the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae, you’ll find cultural treats aplenty, from fine arts and unique crafts to moving poems. Travel back in time in our museums, meet new friends and dive into our living heritage, and try something new at an exciting event.

Historic culture Vennel boarding lodge, Burns Tough? Rewarding? Supportive? Art, history and crafts – you can find Heckling Shed and Wellwood Burns Find out what life was really like as them all at Rozelle House Galleries. Centre and Monument in Irvine. The a mill or farm worker in centuries The building is home to the Ayrshire Burns House Museum in Mauchline past at Mill, the Museum Yeomanry Museum, the MacLaurin will give you a fabulous insight of Ayrshire Country Life and Gallery and the Goudie Collection. to his life and works through an Costume in Dalgarven. The Miller’s You can also shop in the craft house informative audio tour and walking Kitchen is a popular spot to refresh and relax in the tearoom. trail around the museum. your mind and body. Spark your poetic powers by For more Burns must-see places, Crafts touring the old haunts of Robert visit www.visitscotland.com/ West Kilbride is such a hub of Burns, such as the Bachelors’ Club burns creativity that it was named in Tarbolton and the Glasgow Scotland’s very first Craft Town.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway VISITSCOTLAND.COM 10 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae days on the water ' The warm (relatively!) and welcoming waters of the west are ideal for aquatic adventures. Few places in the UK can offer you as many watersport options as the sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae at Millport. ' Kayaking is a brilliant way to explore the coastline, and the waters around the Isle of Arran are particularly beautiful. Go on a guided tour with professionals such as Arran Outdoor Centre in , who’ll take you on the most picturesque routes or, for a paddling adventure, kayak to the Holy Isle or try great your hand at paddle boarding days out Culzean Castle and Country Park along the coast. ' Choose from several You could holiday here for a year and never run out of unique ways to have a fab day out. You can marinas, harbours and safe easily get to Ayrshire & the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae from Glasgow and further afield and once moorings and our waterways and shorelines make for you’re here you have oodles of options on your doorstep. Stretch your family’s legs and lungs on spectacular sailing. Even if a walking trail, try horse riding or tee off on one of our dozens of world-class golf courses. Then you’re not out on the water, reach out and touch history at one of the region’s many castles. you’ll find that there are many competitive events to For 500 years the Vikings were part tourist information on local places Then get your thrills outdoors by watch at the Scottish Sailing of life here, and you can immerse and heritage trails to explore. trying quad biking, while children Institute in Largs and in other yourself in this fascinating era will love the giant drop slides and The sport of kings – horse racing - locations along the coast. at Vikingar! in Largs. Follow the adventure play area. Cowans Law has a long history in Ayr, dating as amazing journey of a Viking family near Galston also offer a variety of ' Dive in for a dip at Tamar far back as the 17th century. Soak in the run-up to the country sports including fishing Manoukian up the buzz at two major races, the in 1263. and archery. outdoor pool. This heated Scottish Grand National and Ayr pool is popular with locals Hop on a ferry to the Isles of Arran Gold Cup Festival, hosted at the Ayr Ever tried windsports? At beautiful and visitors every summer. and Cumbrae for an unforgettable Racecourse. The flat track makes it beach, just north of day trip. Both islands are very one of the best courses around. Troon harbour, you can get your Don’t miss... accessible: from Ardrossan it is only adrenaline pumping by kite Head to Pirate Pete’s for some a 55-minute ferry to Arran, while boarding and kite surfing. ' and its gravity madcap fun where you can find from Largs it is only a 10-minute defying optical illusion – on activities to keep the kids happy for Golfers – pull on your glove and ferry to Cumbrae. Cycle around this stretch of road on the hours. As well as being Scotland’s take your pick of almost 50 golf Cumbrae in an afternoon, or A719, 9 miles south of Ayr, biggest indoor adventure play courses. Test your shot-making explore the stunning Glen Rosa by you’ll swear that cars appear centre, you can have a go at mini- on one of our classic links, test foot on the Isle of Arran. to be going uphill when in fact golf, laser storm and, in the summer the wilds of a heathland course or they are travelling downhill. Head to Portal Leisure Centre in months, enjoy the fun park. soak up the scenery on a parkland ' Five exciting new touring Irvine for a swim, indoor sports, course. If you are keen to play a Wrinkle your whiskers at over routes known as The Coig. and cafe, as well as the historic few rounds, why not purchase one 50 species of animal at the Heads These routes wind around Townhouse with cultural and of the regional golf passes on offer of Ayr Farm Park, from bouncy the Clyde Coast, the islands and get great value for money? wallabies to the exotic python. and take you inland, making VISITSCOTLAND.COM Portencross Castle, overlooking The Firth Of Clyde exploring easy. 12 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae high-spirited E OUR T BE S S A T events T ' Fine whisky and lively A guarantee of tunes – what a combination! the finest quality w t You can enjoy both at the w Scottish food and s e w b Arran Malt & Music Festival . drink on offer. r v u is o in summer. Expect a lively its te co tas celebration with tasting tland.com/ sessions and ceilidh dances.

' Whisky An’ A’ That, the Ayr Whisky Festival, continues the summer appreciation of Scotland’s national drink with a selection of speciality spirits to enjoy.

' In autumn you can sample a range of locally brewed ales at the Real Ale Festival in Troon.

Don’t miss... local ' A visit to the Auchengree Farm Shop & Tea Room for flavours The Laird’s Table Restaurant, near Fenwick freshly made food, Harris Tweed gifts, knitwear, ice Knife, fork and spoon – check. Napkin – check. Appetite? Okay, it’s time to tuck in! Start with AD Rattray’s Whisky Experience in establishments that serve fresh and cream, jewellery and more. a tasty platter of seafood and shellfish fresh from our waters, savour some home-grown lamb, Kirkoswald is the perfect place to locally sourced Scottish produce ' The new Lagg Distillery beef or venison with fluffy potatoes and finish with cheese or ice cream from our famously tasty get acquainted with whisky. Learn have earned this quality assurance opening on the Isle of Arran milk. Our local larder is brimming with good food, and don’t miss out on delicious tipples such as about uisge beatha, ‘the water of accreditation. life’, while sampling tasting menus. in 2019 on the southern tip and beers from the Isle of Arran, or ales from Ayrshire. Sweet treats of the island. Dining Calling chocaholics! No less than Local produce A little mustard or horseradish – but Whisky and ales Braidwoods in Dalry boasts five of the stops on Scotland’s For true flavour, ask a farmer. only a little – goes beautifully with Time for a dram? The Isle of Arran ' Fine dining at Glenapp Ayrshire’s only Michelin Star Chocolate Trail are here in the The Ayrshire Farmers’ Market our tender local lamb, beef and Distillery produces single malts Castle in Ballantrae is a truly restaurant and is a real hidden gem. region. Try cocoa creations from takes place on the first Saturday pork. Add Ayrshire ‘tatties’ to really as well as cask finishes, while the unique experience. Indulge Holding the star for 19 consecutive the Arran Chocolate Factory, of each month as well as in get a flavour for the region’s natural newly-open Lagg Distillery focuses in a delightful afternoon years, rest assured you are in the Costley’s Patisserie & Chocolatier Kilmarnock on the third Saturday of larder. on a more heavily-peated single tea, or enjoy an extended best of culinary hands. Be sure in and Kirkoswald, the the month, and buy first-hand from malt. For a twist on tradition, try evening dining experience Our rich farmland and soft climate to book in advance so you don’t Lime Tree Larder in , and the experts who grew or raised your Arran Gold, a cream liqueur which in the gracious surroundings means lush grass which means miss out. Threepwood Fayre in . Find food. Sample more amazing local is a delicious treat. of the castle’s elegant dining happy cows, which means you can out more on this and other foodie produce at the annual Head to the fishmonger-run rooms. enjoy some of Scotland’s finest milk Sip and savour the quality and trails at www.visitscotland.com/ and Ballantrae food festivals. MacCallum’s of Troon Oyster Bar and dairy products. Try traditional taste of beers from Arran Brewery. where you can tuck into freshly foodietrails ' The Doon Crafters and Squeeze a little lemon on some Ayrshire Dunlop cheese from On the mainland you should seek caught oysters and other seafood Taste delicious ice creams in Art Coffee Shop who specialise freshly caught seafood from the west Dunlop Dairy in as well out products from the Ayr Brewing delights. Deco surroundings at the famous coast waters. Look out for delicious as ice-cream from dairies across Company, who brew a range of in heritage arts & crafts, Nardini’s in Largs. You have to try shellfish, such as hand-dived scallops the region. seasonal beers and Ethical Ales Look out for the Taste Our Best including spinning, weaving, one or two of the 32 flavours on and succulent lobsters, on menus. based on Mauchline. logo in restaurants, cafés, hotels knitting and crochet. offer including Irn Bru and Peach and B&Bs across the region. Only and Passionfriut Cheesecake. VISITSCOTLAND.COM 14 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae

Year of COASTS AND

WATERS 2020 Yachting at Largs Yacht Marina

Dunure Castle Scotland’s coasts and waters have shaped our history, from fishing and textiles to whisky and wave power, they have influenced our culture, our stories and our way of life. In Ayrshire & The Don’t miss... Isles of Arran and Cumbrae this influence is still seen today, from the rainwater which makes local ' Exhilarating kitesurfing on whisky to the abundance of wildlife around the coasts and rivers. There is also plenty of fun to be Troon beach with Kitesurf had, including kitesurfing and sailing or relaxing coastal walks. Scotland. ' Sailing at the sportscotland Why not discover some of water and kayak over to Holy Isle, Outlander filming locations or take National Watersports Scotland’s most accessible islands? or simply relax and enjoy the peace a boat trip out to Ailsa Craig from Training Centre with experts The Isles of Arran and Cumbrae, are of island life while keeping your to watch gannets and their on hand to show you the packed with things to see and do. eyes peeled for otters, eagles and spectacular high dives to catch fish. ropes – literally! Cumbrae is only a 10 minute ferry red deer. Head inland and explore the River ' Links golf courses so you trip from the mainland, and an Explore miles of stunning coastline Ayr Way, Scotland’s first source to can golf all-year-round with ideal place for cycling, thanks to the stretching from the seaside town of sea path, from Loch in stunning coastal views to quiet roads. Hire bikes at Millport, Largs in the north, to the charming the east to Ayr in the west, where admire. and start your own adventure as fishing village of Ballantrae in the river meets the sea. This route you explore the island, keeping ' The Galloway and Southern the south. Try coasteering on the offers a variety of landscapes from your eyes peeled for seals and even Ayrshire Biosphere - an area coastline at Girvan with Adventure wild moorland, lush rocky gorges basking sharks. that has been recognised Carrick. Visit the Scottish Maritime and finally the harbour in Ayr. Loch internationally as a world- The Isle of Arran is only 50 minutes Museum in Irvine and immerse Doon, offers the ideal place to class environment for people from the mainland, and here you yourself in the stories of the country’s spot ospreys, thanks to live CCTV and nature. will find an impressive array of food maritime history. Explore ancient ensuring you are not disturbing and drink producers, from cheese history at Portencross Castle which these spectacular birds. You can and ice-cream to whisky and beer. hugs the coast or Culzean Castle also canoe across the loch! Don’t miss a packed programme of At Lamlash Bay, head to the Octopus which sits high on the cliff-top. events happening across Ayrshire Centre with interactive exhibits Wander the pretty harbour village of & The Isles of Arran and Cumbrae and touch tanks, get active on the Dunure and its nearby castle, both and the rest of the country. For more information visit www. visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Share your experiences using VISITSCOTLAND.COM #ScotlandIsNow and #YCW2020 16 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae UT M D O O IN R F E

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fascinating fact ' The very first Burns Supper was held in 1801, on the fifth anniversary of Robert Burns’ death by nine of his friends, at what is now known as Burns Cottage in Alloway. Today the annual Burns an’ a’ that! Festival is a year round celebration of events including Burns Alicht, Burnsfest and Burnsfringe. WHAT’s ON Kelburn Castle and Country Estate, Fairlie

Are you ready to toss a caber, listen to live music or see the world’s best golfers in action? You can For a thoughtful, peaceful festival do all these things and many more this year at events going on right here in Ayrshire & the Isles of experience, try the Robert McLellan Arran and Cumbrae. Festival on the Isle of Arran. You’ll enjoy an eclectic programme of The Burns An’ A’ That! Festival and memoir. Kids will love Wee Mac Gardens which include special poetry, theatre, live music, art and celebrates Robert Burns’ legacy Arran, a children’s book festival on openings of private gardens in film in a remarkable setting. with a variety of great events the island. aid of charity. The Ayr and District Whatever your musical taste, we taking place across the region from Flower Show in August is also well In June, taste street food, local have a festival to get your toes January and throughout the year. worth a visit. produce, and a variety of drinks tapping, from the traditional Looking for the ultimate challenge? from over forty stalls at the Cabers will fly and Highland sounds of Arran Folk Festival, to Why not check out the Ultra Tour Ballantrae Food Festival. reels will be danced at Ardrossan the quirky delights of Millport’s of Arran in April? Set over two days, Highland Games in June and Country & Western Festival on the Ours is a working landscape, and this off-road running adventure Brodick Highland Games on Arran Isle of Cumbrae. The Cumnock Tryst you can get a real feel of rural life will cover 60 miles of the stunning and Dundonald Highland Games at focuses on classical and choral at Ayr County Show in May and island landscape. Runners can also Dundonald Castle in August. Golf music, Live@Troon offers local and the Arran Farmers’ Society Annual take part in the Roon the Toon 10k fans shouldn’t miss the Women’s national bands and WinterStorm in Show in August. Admire fine race in Kilmarnock in June. British Open as it comes to Royal November is for the rock fans. livestock, watch competitions and Troon in 2020. Bookworms, this one’s for you. browse local arts and craft stalls. Making the most of the longer Sit back and enjoy performances, Look to the skies as the incredible nights is Illuminight at Dean In July, attend a festival bursting live talks and discussions from a Scottish Airshow returns to Ayr in Castle, a stunning light and sound with music, art and adventure at sparkling line-up of writers and September. Stare in amazement spectacular not to be missed. the Kelburn Garden Party, set in the artists, at the Boswell Book Festival at the skill and accuracy of the fairytale grounds of Kelburn Castle. Step back in time at historically in May at Dumfries House. It’s the aerobatic displays high above Ayr themed summer events including world’s only festival of biography Flower fans should take a look beach. The Friday night also boasts Largs Viking Festival, the traditional at the events run by Scotland’s an impressive night time air display. Marymass Festival in Irvine, and Ballantrae Smugglers Festival. VISITSCOTLAND.COM Largs Viking Festival 18 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae highlights where to find ' Explore five exciting new out more touring routes, known as Discover more of Ayrshire & The Coig. These routes will the Isles of Arran & Cumbrae take you on a journey of in a VisitScotland iCentre. Our discovery through contrasting friendly information experts landscapes and colourful can offer advice on what’s on communities with plenty and where to go as well as book of stories. accommodation and tickets for ' Go on foot and get to know events, activities and transport. the landscape in person. You Our Shop Local initiative can cover large areas on long promotes local artisans so distance walks, such as the we can also help you find the Ayrshire Coastal Path, Arran perfect Scottish gift. Coastal Trail or the River Ayr Way from Glenbuck Loch in Find us at: the east to Ayr. • The Pier, Brodick, ' The region’s great cycle Isle of Arran, KA27 8AU routes make it easy to get You can also get tailored around. The Arran Cycle Route advice and top tips on the is ideal for a challenging day’s local area from our accredited cycle, whilst a leisurely pedal iKnow Partners. around Cumbrae is a great Find out more at way to see the sights. On the mainland, use the National www.visitscotland.com/iknow Cycle Network Routes 7 and ' For all local and national 73 to navigate through the public transport timetables country using safe and and journey planning contact scenic ways. Traveline Scotland 24 hours a day on 0871 200 22 33, www.travelinescotland.com travel or download their app. tips CalMac Ferry leaving Largs

You’ll see more and do more thanks to the region’s excellent transport links. It’s time to enjoy the By ferry to on the Road to Loch Doon journey just as much as reaching your destination as you travel through Ayrshire and on to the Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Peninsula in . Isles of Arran and Cumbrae. operates a regular ferry service In the winter, a ferry sails once a day between Ardrossan and Brodick from Tarbet in Argyll to on the Isle of Arran, and it’s always By road Tourist Route through the lush If you’re heading to the Isle of Arran, and back. Booking is essential. best to book if travelling by car. The Whether you are driving your own Ayrshire countryside, in the very take the train to Ardrossan for the journey takes only 55 minutes and You can be on the Isle of Cumbrae in car or hiring a vehicle, take the heart of Burns’ country, and into ferry service. For more information gives you the chance to sit back, just 10 minutes thanks to the ferry major routes such as the A77 from the countryside of Dumfries & visit www.scotrail.co.uk relax and take in the spectacular from Largs. Once there, catch the north to south then venture off to Galloway? Find out more at www. views. Regular train services meet regular bus service to Millport. explore other parts. visitscotland.com/touristroutes By bus We have a good network of local bus the ferry at Ardrossan Harbour To get the latest timetables and Follow the coastal roads and let your By rail services across the region. You can Station. There is also a seasonal information on reduced fares, passengers gaze out to sea, or head You can let the train take the strain see the latest timetables at any local service between Lochranza and contact Caledonian MacBrayne on inland for rural landscapes as you on the extensive rail network that bus station. Or for more information in Argyll. 0800 066 5000 or visit drive leisurely between attractions. runs through Ayrshire, connecting contact the Partnership In summer, a CalMac ferry service www.calmac.co.uk If travelling by car from the south, all of the major towns. for Transport on 0870 608 2608 or will whisk you from Ardrossan why not follow the Galloway visit www.spt.co.uk VISITSCOTLAND.COM 20 ayrshire & the isles of arran and cumbrae practical information 21

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MILLPORT, ISLE OF CUMBRAE B2 Places to visit Places to visit Places to visit Cathedral of The Isles College Street, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae KA28 Art Galleries Castles, historic homes & 0HE Distilleries & breweries offi[email protected] Also check Visitor attractions www.cathedraloftheisles.org attractions Britain's smallest cathedral, set in 8 acres of Also check Visitor attractions beautiful grounds. Designed and built in the mid 19th century. Cradle of the Oxford Movement in Scotland.

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KILMARNOCK C3 DUNDONALD C3 PORTENCROSS B2 LAGG, near KILMORY, ISLE OF ARRAN A3 Dundonald Castle In Dundonald Village, KA2 9HD T: 01563 851489 [email protected] www.historicenvironment.scot/daysout Explore this splendid stronghold, perched above the village. The main tower was built in the 1370s by King Robert II to mark his succession to the throne. 5 2 4 9 oooo Visitor Attraction E , Open: Check website for up to date opening times Admission: Check website for current admission prices The Dick Institute Portencross Castle Lagg Distillery 9 6 1 3 4 Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock KA1 3BU 7 2 5 4 9 Secretary Auldhill Cottage, Portencross, West Kilbride KA23 9QA Lagg Distillery KA27 8PG T: 01563 554300 [email protected] T: 01294 823799 [email protected] www.portencrosscastle.org.uk T: 01770 870565 [email protected] www.laggwhisky.com www.eastayrshireleisure.com Historic tower from 1360 in a stunning coastal location. Access to Great Lagg Distillery is a newly opened whisky distillery and visitor experience, Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute features one the largest museum & Hall, cellar with interpretation, and rooftop viewing area with spectacular bringing production of heavily peated Single Malt back to the south end galleries in Ayrshire. With a programme of nationally important DUNDONALD C3 views. Learn about the Castle's history and its connection with Robert II, of the Isle of Arran. Providing distillery tours as well as two unique dining exhibitions, permanent displays of the museum’s diverse collections and first of the Stewart kings, and about the Spanish Armada ship wrecked options, Kilmory Café and the Sheiling Bar and Bistro, both with Royal Dundonald Castle nearby. panoramic views out towards the Ayrshire Coast and Kintyre Peninsula, innovative work by contemporary artists, makers & young people, the Dick Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO Winehouse Lagg Distillery offers a wide range of experiences to visitors of all ages. Institute is well worth a visit. Yett, Dundonald, Kilmarnock KA2 9HD Please visit our website to find out more. T: 01563 851489 [email protected] www.dundonaldcastle.org.uk Original home of the Stewart Dynasty; the • Distillery & Visitor Experience • Distillery tours • Kilmory Café • The • Explore the museum & gallery spaces and enjoy a coffee and cake in the Castle sits proudly upon a hill in Ayrshire. Once • Views • History • Atmosphere Sheiling Bar & Bistro • Lagg Distillery Shop brand new café home to King Robert II, grandson of Robert the E k ∑ oooo Museum E ∑ Bruce, the castle was built around 1371. 5 2 4 9 Open: Tues & Wed: 10am-6pm. Thurs: 1-8pm. Fri & Sat: 10am-4pm. oooo Visitor Attraction E , ƒ k ∑ Open: Daily, Jul-Aug (and first two weeks of Apr). Apr-Sept, Sat and Open: Summer: Apr-Sept; Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm. Winter: Oct-Mar; Admission: Free. Open: Apr-Oct: Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm with last entry to the castle at Sun. Closed Oct-Mar. Opening hours, 11am-4pm. Last entry, Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Please visit our website for further 4.30pm. Nov-Mar: visitor centre; Daily, 10am-4pm, last entry 3.45pm. information on our opening and tour times. 3:30pm. Admission: Admission free but donations much appreciated. Admission: Lagg Standard Distillery Tour is £10 per person, £8 for Admission: Adult £5, Concession £4, Child £2, Family ticket (up to 2 concessions. Only persons aged over 8 years old are allowed adults & 2 children) £12. Under 5’s free to tour the distillery.

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THE SIGN OF QUALITY Lochranza Distillery & Visitor Centre Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume Burns House Museum

Gerard Tattersfield, Lochranza, Isle of Arran KA27 8HJ Dalgarven, KA13 6PL 2 0 3 Castle Street, Mauchline KA5 5BZ 1 6 9 4 7 T: 01770 830264 [email protected] www.arranwhisky.com www.visitscotland.com/qa T: 01294 552448 [email protected] T: 01290 550045 [email protected] Situated at the north end of the island, our Lochranza Distillery and Visitor www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk www.eastayrshireleisure.com Centre is one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland. It Excellent Museum in lovely historic buildings. The Country Life Collection Mauchline - where stories of Burns are found in every nook and cranny! is home to an award-winning dram and visitor centre and provides guided illuminates the past lives of the rural communities. The Costume collection Burns and his wife Jean Armour lodged in a room that is now part of the tours, tastings and a superb café. Come and visit the most beautiful corner Places to visit is recognised as one of Scotland's finest. See one of Scotland's few museum. Using original manuscripts, objects, and publications, we of Scotland! Winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attraction's remaining water wheels in action. Enjoy an idyllic walk alongside the interpret Burns' time in the town and his relations with many of its 'Visitor Experience of the Year' in 2018. Museums . characters including Holy Wullie. Also check Visitor attractions • Distillery Tours & Tastings • Award winning whisky • Beautiful location • CASKS Café for delicious local food • Gift Shop • The Miller's Kitchen: Light lunches and home baking. E k ∑ oooo Visitor Attraction E k ∑ oooo Museum Open: All year, Mon-Sun. Usually closed early January. Please check Open: All year. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. Sun (summer), 10am-4pm; Sun Open: Tue & Wed 10.30am-1.40pm, 2-6pm; Thu 1.30-4.40pm, 5- our web site for summer and winter opening hours. (winter) 11am-5pm. Mon closed. 8pm; Fri & Sat 10.30am-4pm. Closed public holidays. Admission: Please see our website for more details of the types of tours Closed over Christmas and New Year. Admission: Free. and tastings available. Children Under 8 are not permitted to Admission: Admission charges apply – please see website for details. tour the Distillery, however a Drop Inn tour is available for families with young children.

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3 Lugar Street, Cumnock KA18 1AD 5 8 1 2 The Linthouse, Harbour Road, Irvine KA12 8QE 5 3 6 7 T: 01290 427084 [email protected] T: 01294 278283 [email protected] Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. www.eastayrshireleisure.com www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org Pop in and we’ll point you in the direction of the Cumnock's 4 star museum and art gallery featuring temporary and Discover some of Scotland’s oldest & most important historic vessels, sail BE IN THE KNOW permanent museum and visual art displays. The Keir Hardie room presents a boat on our pond, have fun with interactive exhibits, view our authentic best the country has to offer, whether you need the life and career of the founder of the Labour Party with a large worker’s flat & climb aboard the MV Kyles on the waterfront. advice on what’s on or where to go, or even if Our accredited Information Partners are based collection of personal belongings. Also features local history, Cumnock View our growing art and sculpture collection. Best of all, kids go free. Pottery and Mauchline Ware. you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets throughout Scotland and can offer tailored for all kinds of events, activities and transport. D Walkers C Cyclists advice to help you make the most of your visit. Come and talk to our knowledgeable and ∂ Anglers Bikers Chat with them for insider tips about the must • Fun interactives • ShiClassicpyard Carswor ker’s flat • √MV GolfersKyDles • Walkers Café • New art C Cyclists friendly information experts. You never know, we see attractions in the local area. display • Two boati ng DpVisitingo nWalkersds • golfers Fre e parking CChildren ∂Cyclists Anglers Bikers might just let you in on a few local secrets. oooo oooo Ω ∂ AnglersD D ≈ BikersCClassic E ƒCars Ck ∑ √ Golfers Look out for the sign or find us at Museum Visitor AttrFieldact Sportsion Walkers WalkersGroups Cyclists Cyclists Find out where we are and when we’re open at Open: Thurs: 12:30pm-4:40pm; 5pm-8pm. Fri & Sat: 10am-4pm. Open: Daily, 10amAncestral-5pClassicm∂ (e Tourism x cCarsAnglerslud ing 2∂5t hAnglers/26√Petsth D Golfers ecVisiting 20 2Bikers0 &golfers 1 st/2 ndBikers Children visitscotland.com/iknow visitscotland.com/icentre. Closed public holidays. Jan 2021) ExperiencingVisiting Classicgolfers Gaelic Cars Classic ΩCarsChildren√Field Golfers Sports √ Golfers≈ Groups Admission: Free. Admission: Children goΩ fr eFielde (u pSports to th ree childre≈n w iGroupsth aAncestraln a ccom Tourismpanying Pets adult) Adult £8.50 , CoVisitingns £6 .golfers5 0. FVisitingu rther golfersChild tChildrenickets a re £4Children. Group prices oAncestraln rΩeq ueFields Tourismt T eSportsl. 0Ω12 9Field4 27 Sports82Pets83≈Experiencing fo rGroups details .≈ Gaelic Groups ExperiencingAncestral Gaelic Tourism Ancestral TourismPets Pets Experiencing GaelicExperiencing Gaelic VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 28 PLACES TO VISIT PLACES TO VISIT 29

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Dean Castle Country Park Old Byre Visitor Centre

Dean Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1XB 2 3 5 4 Lorna Mansfield, Old Byre Visitor Centre, Auchencar, Machrie, Isle of 4 8 2 T: 01563 554743 [email protected] Arran KA27 8EB www.eastayrshireleisure.com T: 01770 840227 [email protected] www.oldbyre.co.uk Dean Castle Country Park is a perfect free day out for all the family. With Family run Visitor Centre comprising shop selling quality Scottish & Irish CREETOWN, NEWTON STEWART (6 miles) C6 By (2 miles) C3 a Rural Life Centre, new play park, beautiful woodland walks & a year knitwear, Aran sweaters, sustainable lifestyle clothing & accessories from round calendar of events too! Browse the gift shop and relax in the many leading brands, sheepskin & leather products. Extensive outdoor Pinecones Café. children’s play area & stunning views.

• Café Thyme offers Scottish & Mediterranean food, wood burning oven, home grown salads, home baking & is fully licensed oooo Visitor Attraction E , ƒ k oooo Tourist Shop E ƒ k ∑ Ç Open: Park & Grounds: Visitor Centre: Apr-Oct, 11am-5pm; Oct - Open: Old Byre Shop: All year, 10am-5pm. Café Thyme: All year, Mar, 10am-4pm. Pinecones Café: Mon/Tue, closed; Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm, lunches 12-3pm. Childs play area open all year. 11am-3.30pm; Sat & Sun, 10.30am-4pm. Admission: Shop and café free. Child's play area donation of £1.50 per Creetown Gem Rock Museum Doon Valley Railway Admission: Free. Our fantastic 14th century castle is currently closed for child. renovation but you can still find out about its rich history and Chain Road, Creetown, DG8 7HJ 2 1 5 4 Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Dunaskin, Waterside, Dalmellington, T: 01671 820357 [email protected] www.gemrock.net near Ayr KA6 7JH see its collections at the nearby Dick Institute. The Gem Rock Museum is a beautiful world class, world wide collection of T: 01292 269260 [email protected] gemstones, crystals, minerals & fossils. The inspiring collection is set out in www.doonvalleyrailway.co.uk 3 halls. It has an amazing crystal cave to explore, a quality gift shop, Steam & diesel hauled trips over a mile of track, unique working example LAGG, near KILMORY, ISLE OF ARRAN A3 WEST KILBRIDE B2 working silversmith/lapidary, and a tea room serving home baking and of a fireless steam locomotive (certain dates), steam powered model Lagg Distillery food. Interactive quizzes, activity bench and audio visual display. railway, souvenir shop, all based on a working museum of industrial Kilmory KA27 8PG railways at the former NCB / Dalmellington Iron Company site. T: 01770 870565 [email protected] www.laggwhisky.com A newly opened whisky distillery and visitor experience, bringing production of Single Malt • Free car park • Tearoom • Dunaskin glen & Lethanhill walk adjacent back to the south of the Isle of Arran. Distillery • Doon Valley path network in nearby Dalmellington tours, Gift Shop, Kilmory Café and the Sheiling oooo Museum E ƒ k ∑ E , ƒ k Bar & Bistro offer views of the Ayrshire Coast. Open: Apr-Sept: Daily, 10am-5pm. Oct: Daily, 10am-4pm. Nov-Mar: Open: Open to the public: May-September. E k ∑ Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Closed, 22 Dec-31 Jan. Facebook: facebook.com/doonvalleyrailway/ Open: Summer (Apr-Sept): Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm. Tours daily at Admission: Adult £5, Concs £4.50, Child £3, Family £13.50. Ticket are Admission: Current prices: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. valid for 2 weeks. Mention 'The See & Do Guide' for 20% off. Adults £7, Child age 4+ £4, Family (2 Adults +up to 3 Winter (Oct-Mar): Tues - Sat, 10am- 4pm. Tours at 10am, B Power Station Visitor Centre

Children) £18. 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. EDF Energy, Nuclear Generation, West Kilbride KA23 9QX 9 4 1 5 Admission: £10 per tour. See website for group rates. No under 8s. T: 01294 826008 [email protected] www.edfenergy.com Why not book a power station tour? See for yourself how a nuclear power FAIRLIE B2 LOCHRANZA, ISLE OF ARRAN A2 station works. All plant tours are available Monday to Friday and must be Fencebay Ltd/Farm Shop, Catch at Fins Restaurant Lochranza Distillery & Visitor Centre booked at least 3 weeks’ in advance. It is free of charge to visit us.There is no advanced booking required to visit our exhibition. Fencefoot Farm, Fairlie, Largs KA29 0EG Lochranza, Isle of Arran KA27 8HJ T: 01475 568989 www.fencebay.co.uk T: 01770 830264 M: 0177 083 0264 Fins restaurant and farm shop is situated in Fairlie. We aim to bring you [email protected] IN 2020, SCOTLAND an interesting range of quality fresh fish and meat produce both from the www.arranwhisky.com restaurant and shop/smoke house. Website www.fencebay.co.uk for Winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor CELEBRATES THE YEAR more information. Attraction's 'Visitor Experience of the Year' in • Closed during bank holidays OF COASTS AND WATERS 2018. Guided tours, tastings, gift shop &

8 6 1 9 2 CASKS Café. ooooo Visitor Attraction D Walkers D CWalkers ƒCyclists ß C Cyclists oooo Tourist Shop oooo Visitor Attraction E k ∑ Ç Open: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm ∂ Anglers ∂ AnglersBikers Bikers Open: Catch@fins Restaurant: Thurs-Sat lunch serving: 12noon-3pm, Open: All year, Mon-Sun. Please see our web site for summer and Admission: Free. Classic Cars √Classic Golfers Cars √ Golfers Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Thurs -Sat dinner serving: 6pm -9pm, Sunday serving: winter opening hours. Visiting golfers VisitingChildren golfers Children 12noon-3pm. Farm shop: Mon, 9am-1pm, Tues-Sat 9am-5pm, Admission: Please see our web site for details of tours and tastings Join the conversation #YCW2020 Ω Field Sports Ω ≈Field Groups Sports ≈ Groups Sun 9am-4pm. available. Under 8s are not permitted to tour the Distillery. A Drop Inn family friendly tour is available. Ancestral Tourism AncestralPets Tourism Pets Experiencing Gaelic Experiencing Gaelic VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 30 PLACES TO VISIT PLACES TO VISIT 31

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   ISLE OF ARRAN A3                               ­ € ‚ €          ƒ „  ­ €   €    Visit Europe’s smallest working cathedral set in  † ‡   ‚  ˆ  ‰ ‚    ‰ 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Š ˆ  ‹ ‡   ‚    ‹ ‚ Œ FREE admission.  † ‹   Ž  Grounds open at all times, cathedral open  ‘ € ‚  € ’ € “  ’“ ‰ 8.30am–6.00pm daily. † ‰” • ‹ –† —     Forests of Arran      Forestry and Land Scotland, Isle of Arran T: 0131 370 5900 [email protected] www.cathedraloftheisles.org College Street, Millport KA28 0HE www.forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/arran Peaceful walks and breathtaking views are guaranteed on this beautiful isle. At the south end of Arran discover the stunning double cascade Glenashdale waterfall and viewing platform. Explore the remarkable prehistoric chambered cairns at Giants’ Graves, revealing wonderful views over Whiting Bay. With ever-changing wildlife and plenty of archaeology to seek out too, you might just have to come back! Top places to visit include...... • Glenashdale Falls • Giant's Graves • King's Cave • Dyemill • North , EMBARK ON A HISTORIC ADVENTURE Open: All year Admission: Free Glasgow Cathedral Bothwell Castle

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CUMNOCK D4 MILLPORT, ISLE OF CUMBRAE B2 Leisure activities Leisure activities Activities – indoor Activities – outdoor

Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience Mapes of Millport 9 3 4 Magi Duncan, Blackstone Farm, Cumnock, KA18 3JJ Scott Ferris 3-4 Guildford Street, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae KA28 0AE 2 5 4 0 T: 01290 421639 M: 0778 552 2735 [email protected] T: 01475 530444 [email protected] www.mapesmillport.co.uk www.blackstoneclydesdales.co.uk As a family business, we have been serving the Island of Cumbrae since Make "moments into memories" trot along and meet, ride or drive our 1946. Now we are the only accredited bike business on the island with LARGS B2 AYRSHIRE heavy horse family on our fourth generation family farm, two GOLD Velotech trained mechanics, so rest assured you are in safe experience first hand the Clydesdale Horse magic. "if god made anything hands. more beautiful he kept if for himself" or participate in our educational walking farm tour or our Dig-a-Day big We have Scotland’s largest and most varied fleet with over 400 bicycles toys thrill which is exactly what is says on the tin! Practical digger earth including, tricycles, tandems, quadricycles, tagalongs, kiddie cabs, baby moving fun for all. carriers, electric bikes, dog carriers, stabilizers, unicycles and even mobility • Tailored for you • No riding experience required, riders and non riders scooters and wheelchairs for hire by the hour, day or week or more. Our welcome • Weight restriction in place for riding • No driving licence Toy Shop carries an extensive range of toys for all ages. required • Cumbraes first • Millports best • Island original from 1946 E , ƒ ∑ E , ƒ ∑ Open: Booking Essential. All year: Tues-Sun. Winter, 10am-3pm; Open: All year: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 9.30am-5pm. Open later Summer, 10am-6pm. Closed on Mon. T&Cs apply. from Mar-Oct. Admission: Booking Essential. Call or email to book. Admission: Prices may change from day of VisitScotland going to print Vikingar! River Ayr Way See website for further details. please check out the website for up to date price list www.blackstoneclydesdales.co.uk OR www.digaday.co.uk www.mapesmillport.co.uk/bike-hire-30-w.asp Road, Largs KA30 8QL 6 2 9 7 T: 01563 554743 [email protected] T: 01475 689777 [email protected] www.kaleisure.com www.eastayrshireleisure.com Hear of Viking adventures first hand as our storytellers guide you through Experience Ayrshire’s most varied and beautiful countryside, enjoy 500 years of the Vikings in Scotland, bringing history to life through sight relaxing accommodation, welcoming pubs and award winning and sound. A host of other leisure facilities are also available – swimming restaurants. Scotland's first source to sea path network covers a distance LARGS B2 NEWMILNS C3 pool, soft play, gift shop and theatre making Vikingar! an ideal family day of 44 miles. Steeped in history with stunning scenery and a host of Largs Yacht Haven Ltd out! wildlife, it can be walked in 2-7 days. Irvine Road, Largs KA30 8EZ T: 01475 675333 [email protected] www.yachthavens.com Scotland’s finest marina, 700 berth yacht marina, sailing schools, yacht charter, & wildlife RIB trips. Many international sailing events in summer. Free parking, seafront walks & bike hire. Scott’s restaurant open 7 days & bistro/coffee shop.

oooo Visitor Attraction 4 1 6 3 7 Open: Attraction closed Dec & Jan. Nov & Feb (Sat & Sun only): Open: All year. D Walkers C ECyclists , k ∑ 11.30am-2.30pm. Mar: Daily, 10.30am-2.30pm. Apr- Open: All year. Daily, 24 ho∂urs .Anglers Bikers Oct: 10.30am-3.30pm. Please call to confirm opening hours √ prior to visit. Classic Cars Golfers Newmilns Snow and Sport Complex Visiting golfers Children Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £3.50, Concs £3.50, Fam £14. Newmilns Snow & Sports Centre 35 High Street, Newmilns, Ayrshire 4 7 2 9 8 Correct at time of print. Ω Field Sports ≈ Groups KA16 9EB Ancestral Tourism Pets T: 01560 322320 [email protected] www.skinewmilns.com Experiencing Gaelic Set in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside, Newmilns Snow & Sports PRESTWICK C3 LOCHRANZA, ISLE OF ARRAN A2 Complex - the UK's only charity ski slope - offers affordable snow sports Kidz Play BE IN THE KNOW Lochranza Centre CIC on their 110m slope and 35m beginner slope. You can also race down their brand new designated Tubing track on a big rubber ring. Activities The Esplanade, Links Road, Prestwick KA9 1QG Shore Road, Lochranza KA27 8HL KNOW available for all abilities age 3+ . All activities must be booked in advance. T: 01292 475215 [email protected] Our accredited Information Partners scotland T: 01770 830637 [email protected] www.lochranzacentre.co.uk www.kidz-play.co.uk Providing educational field studies, guided walks & adventure activities An exciting and challenging new main play are based throughout Scotland and for school groups, uniform groups & general interest groups. All inclusive structure, including drop slide, astro slide, can offer tailored advice to help you family activity holiday through August. canon tower. make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must see attractions in the local area. oooo Activity Centre , ƒ ƒ k ∑ ƒ Open: Mon-Thurs, 10am-8:30pm; Fri ,11am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10am- Look out for the sign or find us at Open: Check website for details. Open: End of Jan-Mid Nov. 6pm (summer hours may vary). visitscotland.com/iknow Admission: Also open for B&B. See our website for up-to-date hours, Admission: Please see website for details. prices and events!

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KILMARNOCK C3 ROYAL TROON C3 Leisure activities Leisure activities Golf Leisure centres/ swimming pools

Annanhill Golf Course Royal Troon (Portland Course)

Irvine Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2RT 8 1 7 4 Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6EP T: 01563 521512 [email protected] T: 01292 311555 [email protected] www.royaltroon.com www.eastayrshireleisure.com Relax and enjoy the unique ambience and history in our welcoming Situated on the outskirts of Kilmarnock in scenic surroundings, this Clubhouse before taking to the links for what will be a memorable round AYR C4 parkland course, with tree lined fairways, has a par of 71 measuring 5954 of golf on Royal Troon’s beautifully manicured courses. The ever-popular IRVINE C3 Roodlea Golf Club yards. Feature hole is reminiscent of the famous “Postage Stamp” at Portland Course will enable golfers the opportunity to enjoy the Royal Royal Troon. If you leave with a par, you’ve done well! Visitors and golf Troon Experience for just £90.00. Roodlea Golf Centre, Ayr, Ayrshire KA6 6EP party bookings welcome. Events & activities throughout the year. T: 01292 570727 [email protected] www.roodleagolf.co.uk Roodlea Golf Centre boasts a 12 hole par 3 course par 36 ,18 hole footgolf course, 13 bay & 4 outside bay floodlit driving range, golf • Clubhouse • Professional Shop • Tuition • Practice Facilities performance academy. k k ∑ oooo Activity Centre k Open: All year except 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. Hours vary. Open: Mid-Apr to Oct: Mon, Tues, Thurs Open: All year. Daily. Admission: Old Course £260, Portland Course £90, Day Ticket (Old & Admission: Adult £10, Junior £7. Club hire £5.50, trolley hire £3. Portland) £300. Please refer to our website for more Weekday special: 12 holes & 50 range balls for £11.50. See information or contact our bookings department on 01292 Portal and Townhouse

website for special offers. 311555. 66 High Street, Irvine KA12 0AZ 2 1 7 6 0 T: 01294 310060 [email protected] www.kaleisure.com Portal - ’s new culture, community and leisure centre, was opened to the public in early 2017. Located in the heart of Irvine, portal , ISLE OF ARRAN A3 will provide an exciting new facility for North Ayrshire and form a key part Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club of the development of Irvine town centre. Pietre Johnston, Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club, Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran KA27 8HA T: 01770 860226 T: 01770 860548 [email protected] www.shiskinegolf.com IN 2020, SCOTLAND Situated on the west coast of the Isle of Arran, this unspoiled links course is set in magnificent scenery. The challenging and picturesque 12- CELEBRATES THE YEAR • 25m 6 lane pool • Multi-use sports hall • Community hall facilities • Fitness suite and multi-use studios • Café hole layout is truly renowned as one of the hidden gems in the world of OF COASTS AND WATERS

golf and playable all year round. 5 4 8 0 oooo Leisure Centre E k ∑ E ƒ k ∑ Open: Please check website for details on hours and costs. Open: All year. Online booking is available. Please visit our website - www.shiskinegolf.com Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Admission: Please refer to our website - www.shiskinegolf.com where you will find a full price list. Join the conversation #YCW2020

PRESTWICK C3 BE IN THE KNOW centre VisitScotland Quality Assurance Prestwick Golf Club Our accredited Information Partners are based 2-4 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 1QH Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. T: 01292 477404 [email protected] throughout Scotland and can offer tailored Quality you can trust www.prestwickgc.co.uk advice to help you make the most of your visit. Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly The Birthplace of the Open Championship. information experts. You never know, we might just let Situated on a stretch of golfing terrain Chat with them for insider tips about the must you in on a few local secrets. unrivalled in the world, Prestwick is a must see attractions in the local area. play for any discerning lover of the game. Find out where we are and when we’re open at Look out for the sign or find us at k ∑ visitscotland.com/icentre. visitscotland.com/iknow THE SIGN Open: All year: Daily. OF QUALITY Admission: Winter: weekday, £115; Sundays £145; Shoulder (April & October): weekday, £170; Sundays £220; Summer: weekday, £210; Sundays £240 www.visitscotland.com/qa

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KILMARNOCK C3 GALSTON C3 Shopping Shopping Balmoral Mill Shop 28-30 Polwarth Street, Galston KA4 8HG Arts & Crafts Shops T: 01563 820213 [email protected] www.balmoralmill.com Large factory shop with friendly service and great prices for our own and many other leading brands. Coffee Shop with delicious home baking and free WiFi. 4 3 9 6 ooo Tourist Shop , k ∑ Ç Open: All year, including bank holidays (except 25 Dec-2 Jan inclusive) Mon–Sat, 10am-4pm. Closed on Sun. The Galleon Centre Admission: Convenient parking at rear of building.

99 Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock KA1 1QY 3 8 4 1 T: 01563 524014 F: 01563 572395 adminoffi[email protected] www.galleoncentre.com Offers fun for everyone! Pool, slide, fitness room, ice rink, yoga, aerobics, kids club and much more. Find us on Facebook. WEST KILBRIDE B2 AYR C3 LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN A3 Arran Fine Foods Lamlash, Isle of Arran KA278AR T: 01770 600118 www.paterson-arran.com Browse at your leisure through our award winning range of mustard, chutney, jam, marmalade, Paterson's shortbread and oatcakes. We also have a fabulous range of gifts for yourself, your friends, your family and your home.

oooo Leisure Centre ƒ v k ∑ Open: All year. For opening times and admission, please check our website for details. Open: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm. Opening times may vary during the winter months, please call ahead to Marion E Kane Jeweller and Silversmith Alex Begg Factory Outlet avoid disappointment.

Marion Kane, Studio24, Ritchie Street, West Kilbride KA23 9AL 17 Viewfield Road KA8 8HJ 1 4 6 9 T: 01294 829269 [email protected] T: 01292 293365 [email protected] www.alex-begg.co.uk www.marionsilversmith.com Visit our factory outlet for a fantastic range of scarves, wraps and throws Open studio with retail space and workshop, specialising in handmade manufactured on site from the finest cashmere, silk and lambs wool yarns. C3 jewellery & silverware. Commissions welcome or buy off the shelf, each LARGS B2 item is unique.

• Instagram: Marion E Kane • Twitter: marionekane • Facebook: Marion E Kane • Complimentary factory tours by appointment

Open: Thurs-Sat, 11am-5pm. Sunday closed. Mon-Wed by Open: Apr-Sep, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.00pm. appointment. Oct-Mar Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm

Auchenharvie Leisure Centre Geraldo's, Largs

Saltcoats Rd, Stevenston, North Ayrshire KA20 3JW 1 3 9 26-28 Main Street, Largs KA30 8AB 5 7 1 8 T: 01294 605126 [email protected] www.kaleisure.com T: 01475 675200 www.geraldos.co.uk Big on fun and great family day out! Swimming pool, ice rink, fitness suite This family-owned 5-star tourist shop offers an awe-inspiring choice of and dance studio. artisan ice cream, handmade chocolates, gift confectionery and a premium BRODICK, ISLE OF ARRAN A3 spirits range including 70+ craft gins, Scotch whiskies, rums and liqueurs. centre Arran Active Throughout the calendar year, particularly Easter and Christmas, the shop is a haven of seasonal confections and unique presents including bespoke Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ gift hampers. With weekly in-store tastings and winter masterclasses, T: 01770 302113 [email protected] www.arranactive.co.uk Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. Geraldo's certainly is a must-see shop for visitors to Largs. Just a two-minute stroll from the ferry, Arran Active boasts a huge range Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly of outdoor gear, fashion clothing & footwear, books & maps, camping • Artisan ice cream • Handmade chocolates • Premium spirits • Gift equipment, a kids department as well as Scottish whisky and gin. information experts. You never know, we might just let confectionery • In-store tastings • Whisky masterclasses • Bespoke gift you in on a few local secrets. hampers ooo Leisure Centre Find out where we are and when we’re open at ooooo Tourist Shop , Open: All year. Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 9am-5pm. visitscotland.com/icentre. Open: All year; Daily. Easter-Sept, 10am-9pm. Oct-Christmas, 10am- Please call to confirm times prior to visit. Open: All year, seven days a week – please see website for details. 6pm. Closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan. Jan-Easter, 10am-5pm. Admission: Visit our Facebook page for details of offers and news.

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PRESTWICK C3 Food & drink Food & drink Delicatessens/farm shops Restaurants & retail IN 2020, SCOTLAND CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF COASTS AND WATERS

Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Cecchini's Italian Kitchen Join the conversation #YCW2020 74 Main Street, Prestwick KA9 1PA T: 01292 474146 [email protected] www.cecchinis.com Cecchinis is a well established family run business since 1985, specialising in Italian cuisine and continental cooking. This stylish new restaurant is BRODICK, ISLE OF ARRAN A3 ARDROSSAN B3 LARGS B2 located in the centre of Prestwick. Morning coffees, cakes, breakfast, Wooleys of Arran lunches, dinners & cocktails. Invercloy, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ T: 01770 302280 [email protected] www.wooleys.co.uk Wooleys of Arran is a family run bakery and takeaway shop on the Isle of Arran. We sell a range of homemade cakes, freshly baked bread and savouries.

Open: All year. Daily. Open: All year. Brodick: Mon-Sat, 7am-5pm. Lamlash: Mon-Fri, 7am- 3pm; Sat, 8am-2pm. Admission: Find us on Facebook for up-to-date news and offers! Cecchini’s Bar, Bistro & Restaurant The Fish Works

Clyde Marina, 5 Dock Road, Ardrossan KA22 8DA 8 6 3 9 3 The Promenade, Largs, Ayrshire KA30 8BG T: 01294 471700 [email protected] www.cecchinis.com T: 01475 674111 hello@thefishworks.co.uk www.thefishworks.co.uk Cecchini’s is a well-established family run business specialising in Italian The Fish Works is a family run business offering fresh quality Scottish cuisine and continental cooking. Cecchini’s Ardrossan opened in April seafood made to order. Located on the Promenade in Largs. Winner of 2008. The stylish restaurant sits on the waterfront boasting views over the Best Fish & Chip Shop in Scotland & Best Newcomer at The Dine In VisitScotland Quality Assurance Clyde Marina. Serving food all day from 9.30am. Breakfast, lunches, Awards 2017. Top 10 Best Newcomer at the National Fish & Chip Awards Food & drink dinners, Italian beers, fine wines & cocktails. 2018, finalist at The National Fish and Chip Awards 2018-20 and awarded Quality you can trust a Taste Our Best Scotland Award 2017-20. Awarded Best Upmarket Fish and Chip Shop in the UK at the Lux Awards. Display adverts

• High-quality, traditional, freshly sourced food • Family friendly • Everything made to order E , Ç ∫ Open: All year. Sun-Thu, 9.30am-12midnight. Fri & Sat, 9.30am- Open: All year: Daily, 12-9pm. THE SIGN OF QUALITY 12.30am. Admission: Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @fishworkslargs

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STEWARTON C2 , ISLE OF ARRAN A2 “A Hidden Gem in Maybole” Dunlop Dairy BE IN THE KNOW The Restaurant Dunlop Rd, Stewarton KA3 5LP Pirnmill, Isle of Arran KA27 8HP Delicious • local T: 01560 482494 www.dunlopdairy.co.uk KNOW T: 01770 850240 Our accredited Information Partners scotland Dunlop Dairy, Farmhouse cheesemakers [email protected] are based throughout Scotland and home-cookeD FooD producing Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheese www.thelighthousearran.co.uk Please see our website for opening times as well as a range of speciality cheeses which can offer tailored advice to help you Tea, coffee and scones. Light lunches, evening Come along to Broun’s Bistro @The you can taste and buy in our Cheese Shop and meals, fresh seafood and local produce. BYOB. Welltrees and discover why customers are Tearoom. Whole milk also available. make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider Children menu available. Booking advisable. tips about the must see attractions in the local area. raving about our delicious home-cooked food and warm, welcoming service. E k Look out for the sign or find us at Very reasonable price too! Open: Cheese shop: Daily, 9am-5pm. Tearoom: Daily, 10am-4pm Open: Feb-29 Oct: Tues-Sun, 10am-3.30pm; 5-9.30pm. Closed Mon. 11 Welltrees St, Maybole, KA19 7AW Admission: Good parking and disabled access. Find us on the A735 visitscotland.com/iknow between Dunlop and Stewarton. www.thewelltrees.co.uk | T: 01655 718172 E: [email protected] https://en-gb.facebook.com/brounsbistro/

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GIRVAN B5 Ailsa Craig Trips 7 Harbour Street, Girvan KA26 9AJ T: 01465 713219 M: 0777 379 4358 [email protected] www.ailsacraig.org.uk THE SIGN See spectacular wildlife around Ailsa Craig. OF QUALITY Prime location for bird enthusiasts and hillwalkers. Many years of experience. Fishing trips available. £

Open: Daily from Girvan Harbour. @StagecoachWScot www.visitscotland.com/qa Admission: Fully licenced vessel that can carry 12 passengers per trip.

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Craufurdland Estate Activity Centre and Laird's Table

Craufurdland Estate, Fenwick, Ayrshire KA3 6BW 8 0 6 T: 01560 600003 T: 01560 600569 [email protected] www.craufurdland.co.uk Lairds Table Cafe/Restaurant which offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, AYR C3 FAIRLIE, by LARGS B2 afternoon tea and dinner, all overlooking the fabulous Craufurdland Ayr County Show Lochan. Craufurdland's Treetop Trials offers exciting Highwire adventures for explorers from age 5. 6 zones make up the exciting and varied treetop Mrs Lorraine Murdoch, Gibbs Yard Steading, adventure, with zipslides and even a 14m freefall. Fly-fishing available Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW D Walkers C CyclistsD Walkers C Cyclists from one of 36 pegs at Craufurdland Lochan. 10km of varied mountain T: 0845 2011460 M: 0775 380 6670 ∂ ∂ bikDe t raWalkersil sAnglers thr o ug h woods, pClus wCyclistsalBikersking p at hAnglerss for a ll abilities. Archery Bikers [email protected] Davailable Classic(booki Carsng r equirCed ). O√the rGolfers group acClassictivities Cars org anised. √ Golfers www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk ∂Walkers Anglers CyclistsBikers Ayr County Show is one of the largest one-day ∂ Anglers ClassicVisiting Cars golfers √Bikers Golfers Children Visiting golfers Children Ω ≈ Ω ≈ agricultural horse shows in the west of ClassicVisiting FieldCars golfers Sports √ GolfersChildren GroupsD Walkers Field Sports C CyclistsGroups Scotland held on Saturday 09th May 2020. D WalkersEΩVisiting , Field ƒ Ancestralgolfers Sports k ÇTourismC Cyclists≈Children Groups DPets ∂Walkers AnglersAncestral TourismC CyclistsBikers Pets E , ƒ 29th August to ∂ ΩAnglersFieldAncestral SportsExperiencing Tourism Gaelic≈Bikers Groups Pets∂ AnglersClassic Experiencing Cars Gaelic √Bikers Golfers Open: The event includes exhibition & competition of many types of Tree top highwire course oooo Activity Centre ClassicAncestral ExperiencingCars Tourism Gaelic√ GolfersPets ClassicVisiting Cars golfers √ GolfersChildren animals, trade stands, food & crafts, tug-o-war, vintage 6th September 2020 Adventure runs tractors, music, kids marquee, TT Ayr (Truck & Tractor Show). Kelburn Castle & Country Centre VisitingExperiencingCr agolferste clim b iGaelicng Children ΩVisiting Field golfers Sports ≈Children Groups www.largsvikingfestival.org Fly fishing A great family day out full of Entertainment. Fairlie, near Largs KA29 0BE 3 4 8 1 Ω Field Sports ≈ Groups Ω FieldAncestral Sports Tourism ≈ GroupsPets Mountain bike trials Admission: Adult - £15 / Kids go FREE / Parking £4 T: 01475 568685 [email protected] Ancestral Tourism Pets AncestralExperiencing Tourism Gaelic Pets www.kelburnestate.com Experiencing Gaelic Experiencing Gaelic One of Scotland's most beautiful woodlands combined with one of its most interesting castles... Events & festivals Kelburn Country Centre features exciting play areas, breath taking woodlands and glen, beautiful gardens and many features of historical interest. VisitScotland Quality Assurance Venues Full of magic for children, including the Secret Forest - a maze of woodland paths and raised walkways with fairy tale surprises at every Quality you can trust turn. There's also the Adventure Park, the Wild West Saloon, and the indoor soft play barn. With an exciting events programme, there's always something to see at Kelburn. E , ƒ k ∑ Centre open daily April - October ooo Visitor Attraction Weekend opening October - March See website for details Exciting Events programme Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. Pop in and we’ll point you in the direction of the KILMARNOCK C3 best the country has to offer, whether you need The Palace Theatre advice on what’s on or where to go, or even if Look out for the 9 Green Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3BN you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets Taste Our Best logo, T: 01563 554900 [email protected] for all kinds of events, activities and transport. www.eastayrshireleisure.com a sign that great quality Come and talk to our knowledgeable and THE SIGN Ayrshire’s premier entertainment venue offers Scottish food and drink a wonderfully varied programme throughout friendly information experts. You never know, we OF QUALITY the year including comedy, music, drama, is on the menu. dance, variety and more. might just let you in on a few local secrets.

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AYR Guest House C3 key to costs and symbols 26 The Crescent Luxurious guest house in quiet location. Easy access to shops and seafront. GLASGOW oooo Serviced Apartments Map 2 F4 Fraser Suites Glasgow Dbl (90) £80-£240 prpn 4 star luxury serviced apartments located in the heart of Glasgow’s Fam (8) £130-£410 prpn vibrant Merchant City. Enjoy the freedom of your own studio, one or two Ensuite (98) Justin Pettit, 26 Bellevue Crescent, Ayr KA7 2DR

bedroom apartment, along with the comfort of hotel services. T: 01292 287329 [email protected] www.26crescent.co.uk 80930 1-19 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH ò ö # ñ 1 ^ H û a S k m V W ∑ Open: All year T: 0141 553 4288 F: 0141 553 4289 [email protected] EXAMPLE www.glasgow.frasershospitality.com 26779 AYR oo Guest House C3 1Hm∑ñûxkjlu# Open: All year + ©DÇø Eglinton Guest House Slg (1) £40 - £40 prpn Victorian terraced house in residential area overlooking tennis courts. Dbl (4) £75 - £80 prpn These indicate schemes the A short walk from the sea, yet convenient for town centre and Twn (3) £70 - £82 prpn Facilities symbols &©Çƒ+establishmentD may be a member of, and swimming pool. Fam (3) £80 - £95 prpn See explanation below and check all at time of booking. signposts• whether they have accessible Ensuite (4) Not verified by VisitScotland. ∑μ∂πº√DCÇ Julia and Peter Clark Julia Clark, 23 Eglinton Terrace, Ayr KA7 1JJ Private (4) facilities and if they offer short breaks. T: 01292 264623 [email protected] See pages 21 & 23. Shared (3) Accommodation options and costs www.eglintonguesthouse.com 24621 Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type. Accessible E É ö # ñ 2 G H Ä , 4 S k m b V W ∑ Open: All year Sgl – Single DB&B – Dinner, Bed & pu – per unit Symbol denotes that this establishment offers access, please check with Dbl – Double Breakfast ps – per suite AYR oooo Hotel C3 establishment prior to booking. Twn – Twin B&B – Bed & Breakfast so – single occupancy Fairfield House Hotel Fam – Family pppn – per person per night RO – room only (breakfast not Further information The 4 star Fairfield House Hotel basks in a picturesque seafront location on the Ayrshire coast, with spectacular views across the prpn – per room per night included) Ensuite/priv facs – For further information either visit Ste – Suite waters to the Isle of Arran. Award-winning restaurant and extensive pw – per week please check prior to booking www.visitscotland.com or contact the accommodation provider directly. leisure facilities. 12 Fairfield Road, Ayr KA7 2AS

Facility symbols – please note that you should always check that a particular facility or service is available at the time of booking T: 01292 267461 www.fairfieldhotel.co.uk 25489 1 Ensuite x Telephone # Credit/debit J Property on d Dishwasher ã Electrical # 1 X { G 8 l P p r ! S k x b V ∑ Open: All year bath and/or in bedrooms/ cards accepted working farm/ hook-up points shower for all self catering croft f Freezer available bedrooms unit . Ground floor AYR ooooo Small Holiday Park C3 bedrooms , Pets accepted h Domestic help í Privately- 2 Ensuite bath kTea/coffee available by arrangement owned Crofthead Holiday Park and/or shower making y Payphone caravans Ayr’s premier, 5 star family-run holiday park. Offering a relaxing & u ù Gaelic language available peaceful ambiance, surrounded by beautiful Ayrshire countryside. 2 for some facilities in Passenger lift ë bedrooms bedrooms spoken Caravan miles from Ayr town centre & beach. ^ Four-poster ) Non-smoking holiday homes v Hearing loop establishment 3 Private R Restaurant beds available McNairston Road, AYR KA6 6EN bath and/or É Building E Assistance dogs I Not all ç Chemical toilet T: 01292 263516 [email protected] shower for all X Evening meal properties/ of historic/ ü disposal facility www.croftheadholidaypark.co.uk 21366 bedrooms available Short breaks caravans have literary/ E L … ë A # ú ô f g [ ) I , ä p K m ã ∑ ü Open: All year 4 V Vegetarian available all facilities å Chemical toilet Private bath architectural disposal for and/or shower diets provided interest 0 Ensuite bath for some ô Eating out motor homes S Special diets G Garden and/or shower facilities within AYR (3 miles) oooo Holiday Park C4 bedrooms room(s) in K Shop within provided two miles or Craig Tara Holiday Park W Washbasins Y Open hearth self catering two miles/ Ä Packed lunches meal service mobile food All-action park with great facilities and breathtaking sea views. in bedrooms/ fire unit available rooms by arrangement shop calls ` Regular live L Bed linen Å Drying facilities H Hairdryer in r Room service entertainment provided Ü Shop on site bedrooms j on request – F Family rooms Q Gas cylinders for { Full alcohol Leisure free or for hire mTelevision drinks licence/ facilities available exchange refill Dunure Road, Ayr KA7 4LB

T: 01292 265141 [email protected] www.haven.com/craigtara 15861 available licensed bar 8 T Towels � Twin/double s Shower Indoor provided on n No television } Restricted swimming pool rooms available available E ] … ë ç å A # ú 0 : 8 g j { ê y , ä í ` ! Ü K s N m ã t w ∑ Open: Mar-Nov 2020 request – free ° ! Satellite/cable alcohol drinks 9 Outdoor or for hire Alpine sleeping ~ Bath available licence swimming pool platform TV M Additional ] Café/restaurant BLACKWATERFOOT, ISLE OF ARRAN Guest House A3  Broadband a Lounge : Games room charge for ä Pitches for N Takeaway Blackwaterfoot Lodge & Restaurant and Bar power/fuel/ touring We're 50 yards from Blackwaterfoot’s picturesque harbour and a � WiFi b TV lounge AChildrens’ play heating food available area caravans short stroll from the sandy beach and 12 hole links golf course. A ñ DVD player § Cycle hire e Smoking rooms g Laundry â Tents welcome warm welcome awaits: open fires, licensed bar and and exceptional available available p Private parking facilities on site nearby cuisine. ê ö CD player P q Limited parking w Washing Motorhomes � Groups Ian, Ann, or David, Blackwaterfoot Lodge, Isle of Arran KA27 8EU available Porterage welcome welcome T: 01770 860202 [email protected] ú machine

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BLACKWATERFOOT, ISLE OF ARRAN Self Catering A3 KILMARNOCK Bed and Breakfast C3 Lochside Self Catering £752 - £2303 pw Dalmusternock Farmhouse B&B Lochside is a Self Catering holiday let for 6 - 10 people and can be House (1) Set in 150 acres of beautiful Ayrshire countryside, Dalmusternock has booked as a single house with either 3, 4 or 5 ensuite bedrooms. It is Bedrooms (5) easy access on/off A77. We are ideally situated to visit Burns country, situated in a beautiful peaceful location with stunning views over the Sleeps (6-10) 15 miles from Ayr, 14 miles from Mauchline. Kilbrannan Sound towards the Kintyre Peninsula and is walking distance to the village of Blackwaterfoot. Kilpatrick, Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran KA27 8EY Dalmusternock Farm, Glasgow Rd, Kilmarnock KA3 6AG

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BRODICK, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Guest House A3 LAGG, KILMORY, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Hotel A3 Carrick Lodge The Lagg Hotel Carrick Lodge is a beautiful, sandstone building only 450 yards from Nestling in a unique location at the south end of the island. Arran’s Brodick Pier. Sitting in its own mature gardens, Carrick Lodge enjoys oldest coaching inn offers a very warm, friendly welcome with enviable views across the bay to Brodick Castle and Goatfell. amazing food and great hospitality.

Peter & Mary Bowers, Lagg, Kilmory, Isle of Arran KA27 8PQ Pier Brae, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8BH T: 01770 870255 F: 01770 870250 [email protected]

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BRODICK, ISLE OF ARRAN oooo Guest House A3 LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN oooo Guest House A3 Dunvegan House Monamore Guest House Dbl (1) £100 - £100 prpn 4 star guest house. Short walk from pier with views across Brodick A 7 min drive from Brodick ferry terminal and 5 min walk from the Dbl/Twn (3) £110 - £130 prpn bay towards Arran mountains. Full Scottish breakfast and evening bustling village of Lamlash, Monamore is nestled among 3 acres of Ensuite (4) meals. Individually appointed bedrooms with heating, hostess tray, natural woodland, lawn & wildlife garden and encourages guests to TV, WiFi. enjoy the Scottish outdoors & wildlife. Well behaved dogs welcome in Helen McAdam, 58 Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ the rooms & garden and can join their owners at breakfast. T: 01770 302811 M: 0776 077 3996 [email protected] Emily McIntosh, Cordon, Lamlash, Isle of Arran KA27 8NQ

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BRODICK, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Guest House A3 LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN Self Catering A3 The Invercloy The Arran Lodge & Arran Sleep Huts Friendly guest house, overlooking Brodick bay, near to all amenities. Sits at the top of a private wooded drive. The main Arran Lodge Deluxe rooms available with sea views. sleeps up to 25 guests in 13 bedrooms. The Arran Sleep huts offer pet-friendly en-suite private rooms and are located behind the Lodge with own communal kitchen facilities. The coastline is a 2-min walk. Free WiFi Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ Iain Keen, Altachorvie, Lamlash, Isle of Arran KA27 8LQ

T: 01770 302225 F: 01770 303828 [email protected] 66819 T: 01770 600468 [email protected] www.thearranlodge.com Ä k p ^ # } S V ñ b m a 1 Open: All year A G [ ) p k m b ∑ à Open: 1 Feb-30 Nov

COLMONELL ooo to oooo Self Catering B5 LARGS ooo Hotel B2 Stinchar Cottages Cottages/Lodge (4) Willowbank Hotel Dbl (16) £110 - £140 prpn Come and relax in quiet country locations. Stunning views of A warm welcome awaits at this family owned, professionally run Twn (32) £110 - £140 prpn surrounding hills and only a short drive to the spectacular Ayrshire hotel in the beautiful Clyde coast town of Largs. Featuring all the Dbl/Twn (4) £140 - £180 prpn coast with breathtaking views of Ailsa Craig and Arran. Short breaks facilities required to enable guests to enjoy a relaxed and Fam (2) £165 - £215 prpn available. comfortable stay. Ensuite (27) 19 Main Street, , by Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 0RY Iain Smith, 96 Greenock Road, Largs, North Ayrshire KA30 8PG Private (27) T: 01465 881265 M: 0779 984 1640 [email protected] T: 01475 672311 F: 01475 689027 [email protected]

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GAILES oooo Hotel B3 LARGS ooo Self Catering B2 The Gailes Hotel Dbl/Twn (42) from £79 prpn Haus Saron £295 - £595 pw Signature hotel in the heart of Ayrshire with extensive amenities, Ensuite (42) Haus Saron is set in secluded gardens and woodlands. Within the Self catering (1) excellent accommodation and full range of dining options. New GG's grounds is the first floor Zion House sleeping six in three bedrooms. Bedrooms (3) Coffee Shop & Sports Lounge in 2019 with golf simulator and more. Seashore and town centre are within easy walking distance. Sleeps (6) Nine-hole golf, driving range, academy plus new spa, wellness, gym and leisure at this luxury property. Mr & Mrs T Marshall, 106 Greenock Road, Largs, Ayrshire KA30 8PG Marine Drive, Gailes KA11 5AE T: 01475 673162 M: 0797 119 8628 [email protected]

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MACHRIE, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Self Catering A3 TROON oooo Hotel C3 Balnagore Old Loans Inn Dbl/Twn (20) from £79 prpn Well appointed farmhouse with stunning views. Large comfortable Award winning country hotel, restaurant and bar, popular with locals Ensuite (20) sitting room, dining area, another small sitting room. Full electric and guests. On the outskirts of Troon, the family-owned property has heating. 2 bathrooms, shower room. 2 dogs welcome. 20 luxury bedrooms, a great reputation for food and excellent menu Balnagore, Mrs Boscawen, Jackson’s Cottage, Rudgwick, West Sussex choice. Named Small Golf Hotel of the Year 2017 & 2018. The Old RH12 3AB Loans Inn is the perfect base to explore Ayrshire. T: 01403 822364 [email protected] 31-33 Main St, Loans, Troon KA10 7EX

www.arran-holidaycottages.co.uk 14070 T: 01292 315 976 [email protected] oldloansinn.co.uk M L d ñ f G . [ Y y , p ! x m T t w ∑ á ü Open: All year ò A # ú 1 X { G . H û l Y Ä u p a R r S k x m V W ∑ √ D C ü Open: All year TROON oooo Hotel C3 MACHRIE, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Self Catering A3 Piersland House Slg (2) from £75 pppn Cairnfield 4 star country house hotel opposite Royal Troon’s Open Dbl/Twn (42) from £48 pppn Spacious house, great views to Kintyre. A few mins walk to sea. Full Championship course, offering stylish accommodation. This 19th Fam (30) from £48 pppn electric heating, 2 fires, great sitting room, dining room, sitting Century mansion was originally owned by Sir Alexander Walker of Ensuite (37) room, good kitchen, 4 bathrooms, shower room. 2 dogs welcome. Johnnie Walker whisky. Cairnfield, Mrs Boscawen, Jackson’s Cottage, Rudgwick, West Sussex Private (37) RH12 3AB Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6HD T: 01403 822364 [email protected]

T: 01292 314747 [email protected] www.piersland.co.uk 60052

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MACHRIE, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Self Catering A3 TROON Hotel C3 Rowanbank South Beach Hotel Traditional privately owned hotel, ideally situated for weekends away, Set in a hamlet with superb views of hills & sea. 9 hole golf course a sightseeing or golfing holidays. 32 ensuite bedrooms superbly mile away. Enclosed garden. 4 min walk to sea. 2 open fires, 2 furnished, all decorated to a high standard each with its own twin/double rooms with adjoining bathrooms. 2 dogs welcome. character. Rowanbank, Mrs Boscawen, Jackson’s Cottage, Rudgwick, West 73 South Beach, Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6EG Sussex RH12 3AB T: 01292 312033 F: 01292 318438 [email protected] T: 01403 822364 [email protected]

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By MAYBOLE (7 miles) Self Catering B4 TURNBERRY ooo Hotel B4 Blairquhan Estate Holiday Cottages Malin Court Indulge yourself in one of our eight self-catering cottages in beautiful Malin Court Hotel sits between Turnberry and the quiet village of Ayrshire countryside. Each cottage comes with complimentary , surrounded by spectacular raw beauty of the west coast of luxurious towels, bed linen, oil-fire central heating and Scotland, the Isle of Arran and the Firth of Clyde. complimentary WiFi. Minimum 3 night stay. , Maybole, Ayrshire KA19 7LY Amanda Wyllie, Turnberry, by Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 9PB T: 01655 770239 [email protected] T: 01655 331457 F: 01655 331072 [email protected]

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MILLPORT, ISLE OF CUMBRAE ooo Guest House B2 WEST KILBRIDE oooo Hotel D3 Cathedral of The Isles Hydro Set in 8 acres of grounds, the Cathedral of the Isles is Britain's This Victorian hotel stands only metres from the beach and enjoys smallest cathedral and offers B&B accommodation in the attached dramatic views over Ayrshire. College of the Holy Spirit, both built in the mid 19th century. Families welcome. 39 Ardrossan Road, Seamill, West Kilbride, Ayrshire KA23 9ND The Warden College Street, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae KA28 0HE T: 01294 822217 [email protected]

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SLIDDERY, ISLE OF ARRAN ooo Self Catering A3 WEST KILBRIDE oooo Hotel B2 Far Horizons Holiday Cottages £415 - £540 pw The Waterside Hotel Dbl/Twn (23) from £79 prpn The Hayshed, Ploughman’s Bothy & Blacksmith’s Bothy, three Cottage (3) Stunning hotel in magical location along water's edge with Ensuite (23) charming cottages, each with spiral stairs, situated on an old sea- Bedrooms (2) panoramic views to the Isle of Arran. Range of luxury rooms and farm in southwest Arran. A beautiful location high above the Sleeps (4) suites at this family owned hotel with extensive menu choice at Kilbrannan Sound. popular restaurant. Excellent location for discovering Scotland's west Mrs Margaret Tait, Ivy Cottage, , Isle of Arran KA27 8PB coast and just minutes from the ferry to Arran. T: 01770 870295 [email protected] Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride KA23 9NG

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Cordon, Lamlash, Isle of Arran, KA27 8NQ | E: [email protected] T: 01770 600621 | www.monamore-arran.co.uk Set a 5 minute wawalklk from the sea, a 10 minute wawalklk from the cecennttrree At the heart of the beautiful Isle of Arran lies the of Lamlash village and nestled among 3 acres of natural wwooodlandodland, multi-award winning Auchrannie Resort. Monamore is ideally suited foforr a hidden escape toto the Isle of ArArrraan.n. THE SIGN OF QUALITY Guests may choose between ffoourur rrooomsoms, each with their oowwnn subtle With two hotels, thirty luxury lodges and theme and named after different places on the island. fourteen retreats,Auchrannie is ideal for families All roroomsoms are ensuite, include ccoomfmfortable armchairs, tteeaa and ccooffffeeee as well as couples and solo travellers. www.visitscotland.com/qa making facilities, homemade treats, TV and DVD player and much more. Yo u are spoilt for choice at Auchrannie with three restaurants offering freshly prepared food from locally sourced ingredients. Facilities include two swimming pools, saunas, e gyms and a destination spa. Th For adventure seekers, we have a variety of iS activities for you to try. Whether you want to relax or be active - cO there’s something for everyone. a L nG All facilities are open to non-residents. t i Call us on to find out more CL 01770 302234 A or go to S www.auchrannie.co.uk

We think the best holidays are made of special moments and simple pleasures. Like racing to be first to see the sea. Having quality time with your family, getting to know each other all over again. So, come and join us for a holiday you'll remember, long after you've shaken the sand from your socks.

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Ferry inclusive packages from just GARRISON HOUSE The original Garrison House in Millport was built in 1745, 55 per person per night with various amendments being made throughout the 19th century. Following a highly successful community driven restoration in 2008, it is now an excellent example of early gothic battlement architecture.

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2nights bed and breakfast accommodation This beautiful and romantic venue • return car &passenger ferry tickets is available for weddings and other • dinner on the 1st night of your stay (£20 food allocation per person) celebrations, making a magnificent back • Arran Aromatics gift on arrival drop to any photograph. Catering can be • Spring & autumn packages from £69 per person per night, summer from arranged - prices on application. £85 per person per night and winter from £55 per person per night Garrison House is also home to the Museum of the Cumbraes, the local Library, Council Offices, the GP Practice and the attractive Garrison House Courtyard Café as well as providing meeting space for hire. For further information please e-mail Jan Wilkie on: 01770 860 444 | [email protected] | www.bw-kinlochhotel.co.uk [email protected] or Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran, KA27 8ET call Garrison House on: 01475 531381

Look out for the Taste Our Best logo, a sign that great quality Scottish food and drink is on the menu, prepared with care and delivered with passion.

Self-cateringSelf-cateringapartmentsapartments situated at the QuayheadQuayheadbesidebesidethethepierpier,, overlooking thethe harbourharbour&&ininnearbynearby CardiffCardiff Street. BehindBehindthetheQuayheadQuayhead units is a small From our restaurants, B&Bs and courtyardcourtyardlookinglooking outout onto a small sandy hotels, to visitor attractions, cove.cove.PrPricesicesInc.inc. bedbed linenlinen & electricity.. pubs and take-aways, you can sample our famous fare made PePetstswelcomewelcome by arrangement. with the freshest local produce. Millport, IsleIsleofofCumbraeCumbrae To find out more go to 01475 531381   visitscotland.com/tasteourbest [email protected]@gmail.comhousecumbrae.org.uk wwwwww.millportholidaysapartments.co.uk.millportholidaysapartments.co.uk Machrie Standing Stones, Isle of Arran

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