Discover Ayrshire

Ayrshire many miles of scenic coastline steeped in history
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Discover Ayrshire

Ayrshire is in the South West of Scotland and has many miles of scenic coastline steeped in history and home to some famous Open Championship golf courses!

This is the Clyde Coast and it offers travellers superb food, great accommodation and a vast array of outdoor activities topped with ancient castles, busy market towns and rugged countryside. It's ancient history dates back to the Bronze Age.

Tour Dumfries House for an idea of what a stately home in Scotland looks like!

Visitors are attracted by the majestic mountains, the Firth of Clyde and the historic stones. In the Firth of Clyde lies the Isle of Arran better known by locals as 'Mini Scotland' because of its lochs, mountains, hills and stunning coast. Here you'll find lots of places to visit like the local distillery, museums, craft and food markets and castles. Sports are popular here with paragliding or orienteering on offer and Celtic myths and legends to enjoy back in the warmth of your hotel or bed and breakfast.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 25 Ayrshire beaches, or have a look at our list of Ayrshire dog friendly beaches, or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Ayrshire Map

Ayrshire Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, places to stay and eat:

Cathedral-of-the-Isles

Cathedral of the Isles

The Cathedral of the Isles is a Scottish Episcopal Church in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire. Built in the mid 19th century, the cathedral was designed by William Butterfield and opened in 1851. It is the tallest building on Great Cumbrae and is surrounded by formal gardens and woodland. It is also known as the smallest cathedral Read more…
Newtown-beach

Newtown Beach

Newtown beach at Millport on Cumbrae Island is a beach of sand in a sheltered bay harbour and old pier. Read more…
Craig-Tara-beach

Craig Tara Beach

Craig Tara beach is a long sandy with rocks and the beach is backed by a holiday park. Car parking. Read more…
Dean-Castle

Dean Castle

Dean Castle (also known as is Kilmarnock Castle) is a 14th-century castle situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock with scenic paths and trails. Read more…
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The Salt Cot Pub

The Salt Cot is a Wetherspoon pub in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Girvan-lifeboat-station

Girvan lifeboat station

Girvan lifeboat station was established in 1865 and now operates an all-weather lifeboat from Girvan harbour. RNLI shop and station open during the summer and restricted times outside of the summer months. Read more…
Barassie-beach

Barassie Beach

Barassie beach is a sandy beach backed by grass areas to the north of Troon Harbour and has views of the Firth of Clyde and the Isle of Arran. The beach is an extension to Troon North Sands. Barassie beach is a popular for watersports including kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing. Facilities include parking, toilets and grassy areas. Read more…
Whiting-Bay-beach

Whiting Bay Beach

Whiting Bay is a beach with a mixture of sand and pebbles, with some good rock pools to explore. Parking available but all facilities in Lamlash village. Read more…
Prestwick-beach

Prestwick Beach

Prestwick beach is a long sandy beach with views over to Isle of Arran. The beach extends out of Prestwick and is then backed by Prestwick Golf Club, birthplace of the Open Championship. If walking northwards along the beach it is possible to paddle across the Pow burn at low-tide to Troon South Sands. Read more…
Brodick-Bay-beach

Brodick Bay Beach

Brodick is the second-largest village (after Lamlash) on the Isle of Arran overlooking Brodick Bay. Brodick Bay south shore has a narrow band of sand, mixed grass, rock and shingle. The eastern end near the ferry terminal has a small harbor. The west shore of Brodick Bay has an excellent sandy beach and grassy fringe. From the beach you can Read more…
Brodick-Castle

Brodick Castle

Brodick Castle was the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton although a fortress has been on the site since at least the fifth century on account of its strategic position on the Firth of Clyde. The castle is open to the public during the summer, with Brodick Country Park open all year round, from the gardens you can enjoy Read more…
Blackwaterfoot-beach

Blackwaterfoot Beach

Blackwaterfoot is small village with a harbour overlooking Drumadoon Bay. The beach is a large flat sandy beach and is popular for horse riding. Read more…

Some more seaside locations in Ayrshire

Alloway Annbank Ardrossan Ayr Ballantrae Cumbrae Firth of Clyde Girvan Irvine Isle of Arran Isle of Cumbrae Kilmarnock Kilwinning Largs Maybole New Cumnock Prestwick Saltcoats Troon Turnberry West Kilbride

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