IRVINE
, twelve miles north of Ayr, was once the principal port for trade between Glasgow and Ireland, and later for coal from Kilmarnock, its halcyon days recalled by the enjoyable
Scottish Maritime Museum
(April-Oct daily 10am-5pm; £2.50), which is spread across several locations down at the town's beautifully restored old harbour. The best place to start is in the late nineteenth-century
Linthouse Engine Shop
, on Harbour Road, a hangar-like b... [More]
Our main aim is to provide a relaxing, warm and friendly welcome for our guests. Being privately owned, we feel we can offer personal touches that make us different from all the rest from full restaurant table service with freshly prepared meals and light snacks available all day, to comfortable, s... [More]
Set in its own grounds just outside Irvine, this modern hotel has been carefully designed and refurbished to a high standard. The Tangier-style reception, bar and foyer leads to a spectacular Hawaiian lagoon pool and jacuzzi. The hotel also boasts a nine-hole golf course, beer garden, patio and chil... [More]