Eating, Drinking & Local Attractions

Eating & Drinking

• The Craigie Inn Craigie, Kilmarnock, KA1 5LY.

• Gailes Lodge Restaurant and Inn Marine Drive, Gailes, Irvine, KA11 5AE. Awaiting STB Inspection.

• Knockderry House Hotel 204 Shore Road, Cove, G84 0NX.

• Piersland House Hotel 15 Craigend Road, Troon, KA10 6HD. STB 4 Star Hotel. Access for visitors with mobility difficulties.

• Steayban Restaurant 3/5 Jackson Street, Glassford, Near Strathaven, ML10 6TQ.

• Uplawmoor Hotel 66 Neilston Road, Uplawmoor.

Local Attractions

• Castle Semple Church Remote but well preserved remains of a collegiate church. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Cathedral of the Isles A magnificent, but tiny, cathedral in Millport. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Clyde Muirshiel Scotland's largest regional park. Regional Park HQ, Barnbrock, near Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire PA10 2PZ.

• Cumbrae Voyages We offer a range of guided trips and days out around the islands onboard one of our two ten metre RIBs. The Escape Complex, 1 The Promenade, Largs, KA30 8BG.

• Dean Castle and Country Park STB 4 Star Attraction. Dean Castle, and the extensive Country Park which surrounds it, lie towards the north of Kilmarnock.

• Dundonald Games Held early August each year.

• Dundonald Castle A ruined castle that dominates the area. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Harbour Arts Centre Long-established arts centre offering a wide range of events and activities. Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ.

• Irvine Harbourside The result of some excellent regeneration. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• John Hastie Museum A popular local history museum, sitting on the edge of picturesque Strathaven Park. 8 Threestanes Road, Strathaven ML10 6DX.

• Kelburn Castle & Country Centre The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. Fairlie, Ayrshire KA29 0BE.

• Kilwinning Abbey The much-reduced remains of a Tironensian-Benedictine abbey, established from Kelso. In Kilwinning.

• Kilwinning Abbey Tower Heritage centre and the best view in North Ayrshire.

• Largs Museum Open to the public in the afternoons, Mondays to Saturdays inclusive, during the months of June, July and August. Kirkgate House, Manse Court, Largs, KA30 8AW.

• Largs Old Kirk This jewel-like monument was erected in 1636 for Sir Robert Montgomerie of Skelmorlie. Contains an elaborate carved stone tomb in Renaissance style and a painted timber ceiling. In Largs on the A78.

• Lochwinnoch RSPB Reserve Situated within Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lochwinnoch is one of the few remaining wetlands in west Scotland. Nearest town: Paisley.

• Loudoun Castle Theme Park Scotland's Family Theme Park, set in 500 acres of magnificent parkland and with the imposing, historical castle as a stunning backdrop. Galston, Ayrshire KA4 8PE. STB 4 Star Attraction.

• Magnum Leisure & Cinema Centre Scotland's largest leisure centre. Harbourside, Irvine, KA12 8PP.

• Maritime Museum Part of the Scottish Maritime Museum. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume The story of country life from 1800 to the present day. Dalgarven, near Kilwinning KA13 6PL. STB 3 Star Attraction.

• North Ayrshire Museum The main museum in North Ayrshire, displays the social history of the area. Manse Street Saltcoats, KA21 5AA.

• Robertson Museum and Aquarium Natural history of the Clyde in a living museum. Open all year. Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, KA28 0EG.

• Rowallan Castle Set in rolling Ayrshire parkland, Rowallan Castle is a hidden gem. The castle is an extraordinary Renaissance house and within it is the evidence of its development from the 13th century to the 18th century. North of Kilmarnock off M77 on B751, Fenwick to Kilmaurs road.

• Scottish Maritime Museum Experience Scotland's seafaring heritage. Open all year. Harbourside, Irvine, KA12 8QE.

• Vikingar! The Saga of the Vikings in Scotland from their invasion to defeat at the battle of Largs in 1263. Open all year. Barrfields, Greenock Road, Largs.

• West Kilbride Museum West Kilbride and its people. Village Hall, 1 Arthur Street, West Kilbride KA23 9EN.

For Activities in the area, see the relevant links pages. For Local Businesses, see the relevant links pages. For Events in the area, see the What's On? page.