Ayrshire & Arran

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With its wonderful natural scenery, this region has a lot to offer. Imposing and lush rolling hills, hidden glens, long sandy beaches and quaint villages make this region a paradise for landscape lovers.

With romantic castles, stately homes, enigmatic stone circles Ayrshire and Arran share a rich heritage that is steeped in legend and mythology. As the supposed birthplace of king Robert the Bruce, Ayrshire has enjoyed an illustrious military past, even seeing off a Viking invasion.

Arran boasts its own unique and fascinating history, with archaeological sites linked to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, Vikings and Gaels.

This part of the west coast of Scotland is undeniably very, very interesting.

Site rating:

  • (***) A must see site. Never disappoints!
  • (**)   Might very well be fascinating.
  • (*)     Possibly interesting if you happen to be in the area.
  • (-)      No visible evidence. It's up to your imagination(!)

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