Attractions in Ayrshire, Arran & Clyde Valley

Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE

This striking 18th century clifftop mansion has a fine collection of pictures and furniture. The country park, with its beaches, deer park, woodlands, gardens and vinery, has a wealth of interest.

Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HY

Superb castle home of the Dukes of Hamilton, with beautiful rhododendron garden, Victorian walled garden. Also country park with waymarked trails.

Langbank, Renfrewshire, PA14 6TJ

This large and varied garden overlooking the river Clyde, includes a sunken garden, long winding herbaceous borders, a 'Fragrant Garden' and wooded areas with azaleas, rhododendrons, bluebells and snowdrops. Gift shop.

Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB

Beautifully restored conservation village, once Britain's largest cotton manufacturing centre and birthplace of Robert Owen's reforms. Highlights of any visit include the fascinating 'Annie McLeod Experience' dark ride, where the ghost of a mill-girl takes you on a journey into the past, and our sky-high Roof Garden.

Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY

The thatched cottage home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker) in Kirkoswald, the original Souter Johnnie in Robert Burns' Tam O'Shanter.

Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BY

Birthplace of Scotland's most famous explorer, David Livingstone, this museum tells of his explorations in Africa.

Gottries Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QE

Wonderful collections illustrating Scotland's maritime heritage.

Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ

Birth place of Scotland's most famus poet with Burns Cottage, museum, visitor centre, Alloway Auld Kirk and the Brig O'Doon.

by Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 5HQ

Founded in the early 13th century, the remains of this Cluniac Abbey are remarkably complete and include the church, cloister and chapter house.

Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8DP

Displays on social history, archaeology and geology, working smiddy, 19th century cottage. Picnic area and tearoom.

Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2DR

This unique building in the centre of Paisley was first opened to the public in 1883. Displays relate to astronomy, astronautics, meteorology and seismology.

Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, PA14 5NH

An elegant and virtually intact castle, it was built by George Maxwell in the 15th century.

Fairlie, Ayrshire, KA29 0BE

The home of The Earls of Glasgow, well known for its Castle, historic gardens, unique trees and romantic glen. Also 'The Secret Forest'. Horse riding. Falconry. Children's Stockade. Café and Gift shop.

Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, ML11 9PL

In a picturesque setting overlooking the River Nethan. The defences of this 16th century castle include a caponier - a stone vaulted artillery chamber - unique in Britain.

Bothwell, Uddingston, Lanarkshire, G71 8BL

The finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the Wars of Independence. In a beautiful setting overlooking the River Clyde.