The Scottish Maritime Museum is situated near Irvine harbour, which was once one of Glasgow’s main trading ports. There are many facilities here from the...

The Garage offers entertainment and fun for all the family. There is indoor karting and 12 lanes of bowling, plus a soft play area with...

This leisure facility has a swimming pool and ice rink, as well as two games halls that are suitable for badminton, football, basketball, trampolining and...

The Museum of the Cumbraes exhibits historic items and documents that relate to the history of the Millport and the islands of Great and Wee...

North Ayrshire is a beautiful area of Scotland, and the museum has been established as the primary collection relating to the history of this community...

Rozelle House was the property of the Royal Burgh of Ayr for many years before changing back into private hands. The first manor house...

Enjoy woodland walks, nature trails, wildlife, superb views or relax at one of three park centres. Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch, just 10 minutes from Glasgow...

Founded in the 13th Century by the Earl of Carrick this tremendous abbey is one of the most important historical religious buildings in the region....

Largs Museum is operated by the Largs Historical Society and contains an extensive collection related to the town and surrounding area. Highlights of the...

The Isle of Arran is a remote and beautiful outpost of the United Kingdom, and a place of peace and tranquillity, almost untouched by modernity...

Goatfell is one of the Corbetts, a Corbett being a Scottish mountain of between 2,500 feet and 2,999 feet high with an ascent of at...

Culzean Castle and Country Park has for many years been a popular visitor attraction in this region. The fantastic castle would have once been...

This beautiful 15th Century castle is associated with Patrick Maxwell, although his achievements in architecture are somewhat marred by his history of violence and murder....

Finlaystone Country Estate is a beautiful visitor attraction made up of 140 acres of mixed woodland and 10 acres of walled and formal gardens. The...

This cottage was the home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who was the original Souter Johnnie of Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter. Life-sized stone...

Gielston Garden is such a beautiful area of natural land that has been arranged by man that it has been put under the jurisdiction and...

Paisley Museum and Art Gallery is the cultural hub for this community in Scotland, holding an exceptional collection of works of art and historical artefacts...

Coats Observatory is a place of great scientific importance, and has been an institution that has been involved in mapping the skies for a great...

This cottage is the only surviving building from Shuttle Street that was built in 1735 and continued to grow until the mid 1750s. An...

In 1163 a community of Cluniac monks set up a monastery near St Mirin’s shrine. This monastery later became Paisley Abbey and was rebuilt and...

Dunaskin Open Air Museum tells the story of the Industrial Revolution in the Ayrshire region. There are a series of displays that pertain to...

Dumbarton as a town was the centre of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from the 5th Century until 1018. The castle is situated on...

Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a fascinating exhibition that actually tests model ships to see whether they can stand up to the way the...

Crookston Castle affords beautiful views of southwest Glasgow and is one of the most important historical fortifications in this area. On top of a...

The McLean Museum and Art Gallery represents one of the best small municipal museums in Scotland. It has an extensive series of exhibitions on...

Located on the edge of a beautiful country park, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the people of this community, and observing...

This museum is concerned with the way that people have dealt with living in the rural environs of much of Scotland throughout the centuries....

Set in the relaxing surroundings of Pollock Park is The Burrell Collection - a wonderful, award-winning gallery of Sir William Burrell’s extensive and stunning art...

The Maxwell family has lived at Pollok House since the mid-13th century. Three earlier castles were replaced by the present house (c1740) after consultation with...

One of the best ways to explore Loch Lomond is by bike. A traffic-free 28-kilometre cycle path runs from Balloch, at the foot of the...

Calderglen Country Park consists of a visitor centre, courtyard cafe, children’s zoo, play area, nature trails and ornamental garden. In fact, we have over 8...

When this factory was built in the early 20th Century, it was the largest car factory in the world. The beautiful grade 1 listed...

Alexander ’Greek’ Thomson has described Holmwood House as the finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert,...

Penkill Castle is located a few miles away from the small village of Penkill in South Ayrshire, northeast of Girvan. This beautiful piece of...

Celebrating a long and illustrious history, much of which is associated with industry, this museum was established in order to bring to life the many...

Bute Museum is a fine looking collection located close to the centre of this community. It has a rich series of artefacts, documents, paintings,...

Fossil Grove is situated in Glasgow and represents one of the more extraordinary discoveries that has been made within the city. The fossil collection...

The Scottish Football Museum opened in May 2001 and is housed within Hampden Park Stadium, the oldest football ground in the world. The collection...

Rothesay Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest castles; it sits in the centre of Rothesay, and was built in a circular design in the 13th...

Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions. The Science Mall provides hundreds of hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops and live science entertainment. Immerse...