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History of Arran History of Arran »

Arran's history dates so far back that it becomes tangled up in the myths and legends of Scotland's past.

Arran Adventure! Arran Adventure! »

Based on the Isle of Arran the company offers a wide range of adventures and activities including kayaking, gorge walking, powerkiting, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and powerboating.

Ailsa Craig Ailsa Craig »

This spectacular island 10 miles off the Ayrshire coast is famous for its gannets and its granite. The latter is in much demand for making curling stones. Boat trips from Girvan.

Robert Burns Country

Scotland embraces its national poet in a different way to any other literary figure. In Ayrshire there are a large number of places associated with Burns, including his birthplace cottage.

Burns Cottage & Museum
Burns House
Burns House Museum
Burns National Heritage Park
Souter Johnnie's Cottage

Castles

From cliff-top Culzean, to Bothwell, in a beautiful setting by a bend in the River Clyde, and Brodick with its garden on the Isle of Arran, there is no shortage of superb castles.

Castles & Stately Homes in Ayrshire, Arran & Clyde Valley

Great Golf Courses Great Golf Courses »

Birthplace of the Open Championship, Ayrshire is classic golfing country, with a wide selection of welcoming courses including two Open Championship venues.

Local Wildlife »

There are some outstanding wildlife sites in this area, including the steep-sided valley woodlands of Ayrshire and wetland bird reserves such as Lochwinnoch.