This is a nice town on the West coast in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a great stop for golfers on any tours of Scotland. Ayr had a charter from the 13th century issued by William the Lion. The Church of Saint John dates from that century, though the...
This little village is a true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It sits above the River Stinchar about four miles from the estuary at Ballantrae. Check out the two kirks (churches) , and the ruined castles. One of them , Kirkhill , bears a date of...
This is a tiny hamlet in Ayrshire , with less than 100 inhabitants. It is one of the hidden gems we enjoy showing clients on tours of Scotland. The village is situated on the inhospitable Carrick shore , near Girvan. This is where the Lendal water enters the...
This is a sentinel rock that sits in the Firth of Clyde. If you are on tours of Scotland you will see it off the West coast. If you are near Girvan it is clearly visible. Ailsa Craig is in fact a large volcanic core over 1,000 feet...
This is near the village of Maybole if you are passing on any tours of Scotland. It is a very fine example of a Scottish religious establishment of the 13th Century, and worth looking at. The abbey was founded in 1244 by Duncan, Earl of Carrick, and...