Irvine

Many of Ayrshire’s most interesting sights can be found near to Irvine, so it is a smart choice as a place to base yourself during your visit. Among the most interesting places to see are the marvelous Vennel Gallery and the remarkable Scottish Maritime Museum. Also worth checking out are Irvine Beach and the Royal Troon Golf Club.

If you're a sports fan, be sure to catch Irvine favorites, the Kilmarnock, doing battle in nearby Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. On match days follow the sea of blue and white, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join fellow sports lovers in the nearby pubs and relive the games finest moments over a few cold beers.

Finding somewhere handy to base yourself around Irvine is a breeze. The Menzies Hotels Irvine - Ayrshire, the Marine Hotel, Troon and the Piersland House, Troon are just some of the many great places to stay around here.