view gallery E3.4 km | Birthplace of Robert Burns, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland in Pre-Victorian Historic Homes This is the birthplace of Robert Burns, who was born two miles (3 km) south of Ayr, in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, and was the national bard of Scotland. posted by: Jimmy1361 location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 06/27/2010 last visited: 08/02/2014 |
view gallery NE6.4 km | Ayr Racecourse - South Ayrshire, Scotland. in Horse Racing Tracks Scotland's premier racecourse, situated in the seaside resort town of Ayr on the west coast. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/28/2018 last visited: never |
view gallery SW6.9 km | Electric Brae - South Ayrshire, Scotland in Vortexes, Mystery Spots, and Gravity Hills The phenomenon that is the Electric Brae on the A719 road above the Ayrshire coast in Scotland. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/26/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery SW6.9 km | The Electric Brae - South Ayrshire, Scotland in UK Historical Markers Stone marker in a lay-by on the A719 road on the west coast of Scotland, signifying the phenomenon that it the Electric Brae. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 08/29/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery N11.9 km | You Are Here - South Sands, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland in 'You Are Here' Maps 'You Are Here' at the car park on the South Sands at Troon on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland at the beginning of the Smuggler's Trail. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 04/24/2024 last visited: never |
view gallery NE15.4 km | Barnweil Tower - (The Wallace Monument), Cragie, South Ayrshire, Scotland. in UK Historical Markers A bronze plaque sited next to the Barnweil Tower a Wallace Monument on Barnweil Hill, Cragie, South Ayrshire, Scotland. KA1 5NE posted by: MeerRescue location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 04/29/2012 last visited: 08/03/2014 |
view gallery N20.4 km | Red Telephone Box, Perceton Row, Dreghorn, Irvine in Red Telephone Boxes This is a working classic red telephone box on Perceton Road, Dreghorn, Irvine. posted by: cherryklightning location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/11/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery N25.1 km | Arran Ferry, Ardrossan - Ayrshire, UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings Ardrossan is a small town in Scotland, south-west of Glasgow. The ferry to reach the Isle of Arran, which sits in the Firth of Clyde departs from here. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery N25.1 km | Anchors - Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ayrshire UK in Anchors Ardrossan Ferry Terminal is the location to catch the boat to the Isle of Arran, which sits in the Firth of Clyde. At the terminal are several anchors on display, several of which are quite large. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery N25.1 km | Lodge Mother Kilwinning No.0 in Masonic Temples Lodge Mother Kilwinning No.0 posted by: Jimmy1361 location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 05/25/2010 last visited: never |
view gallery E26.7 km | Peat Hill Triangulation Pillar in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints Trigpoint at 385m on Peat Hill, a shoulder of the Sub-Marilyn Enoch Hill near Cumnock. posted by: agentmancuso location: United Kingdom date approved: 01/21/2008 last visited: 08/04/2014 |
view gallery NW30.1 km | Holy Isle Ferry - Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings A small ferry connects the 'mainland' of Arran with the island in Lamlash Bay. Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. The ticket office on Lamlash Pier is slightly unusual. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery NW32.2 km | Goat Fell View - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Scenic Roadside Look-Outs The northern hills of Arran are formed of granite, eroded into sharp ridges. This car park provides an excellent view of the hills. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery NW32.2 km | Strathwillan View Point - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Orientation Tables The Isle of Arran lies in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland. The northern half of the island consists of dramatic, sharp granite hills. This view point provides an excellent vista. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery NW33 km | TIC - Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers The main TIC for the Isle of Arran. Open all year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 08/01/2014 |
view gallery NW33 km | Arran Ferry, Brodick - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings The ferry to Arran departs the mainland from Ardrossan. It arrives at the island at the small town of Brodick. Arriving into Brodick Bay gives a fine view up Glen Rosa to Goat Fell - the destination for some 30,000 walkers each year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery NW33.2 km | Portencross Castle - North Ayrshire, Scotland in Castles Scottish castle dating from the 14th century, set on a strategic site on the edge of the Ayrshire coastline of the mainland. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 11/19/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery NW33.2 km | Portencross Castle - North Ayrshire, Scotland in UK Historical Markers Historic information sign outside Portencross Castle perched on the Firth of Clyde coast of Ayrshire. posted by: creg-ny-baa location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 12/08/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery NW33.5 km | Mile 2 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Milestones There are 55 milestones on the coast road around the island. This is number 2, half-way along the front at Brodick. Fine views across the bay. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery NW34.6 km | Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park - Isle of Arran, UK in National Trust U.K. Brodick Castle was the home of the Hamiltons for nearly 500 years. Death and taxes saw it passed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1957. The house, garden and grounds are all open. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 05/11/2010 |
view gallery NW34.6 km | Brodick Country Park - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in 'You Are Here' Maps In the grounds of Brodick Castle is an extensive Country Park with over 10 miles of paths in. A map would be handy - and here it is. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NW34.6 km | Brodick Castle - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Castles There has been a fortress here since the fifth century, when an Irish tribe came over and founded the kingdom of Dalriada. The current building has been extended and altered several times but parts go back to the mid-16th century. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/10/2008 last visited: 07/17/2012 |
view gallery NW34.6 km | Royal Visit 1947 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Historic Trees The Isle of Arran has actively featured in the history of Scotland and was ruled by the King of Norway until 1266. A strategically important island. In more recent times a Royal visit took place in 1947 which is commemorated by several trees. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NW34.6 km | RTB Heritage Museum - Isle of Arran, UK in Red Telephone Boxes An RTB within the grounds of the heritage museum in Brodick. It is empty and stands next to a vintage petrol pump. Museum is well worth a visit. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NW34.6 km | Isle of Arran Heritage Museum Post Box - Arran, UK in Victorian Post Boxes The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is located in Brodick, which is where most visitors arrive. It includes a lot of information about the island's history. On one of the buildings is an old post box which now acts as a contributions box. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/25/2008 last visited: never |
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