Attractions near Crossraguel Abbey
Souter Johnnie's Cottage (2 Miles)*
The inspiration for the character Souter Johnnie, Tam's 'ancient, trusty, drouthy crony' in Burns' poem Tam O'Shanter, was John Davidson, the real-life souter (shoemaker) who lived and worked in this cottage.
Culzean Castle & Country Park (3 Miles)*
The range of interests and activities at Culzean provides a perfect day out for the family. There is Robert Adam's castle, built 1772-1790 and Scotland's first Country Park, created in 1969 and consisting of 563 acres.
Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries (7 Miles)*
Rozelle House is now a major display venue, currently showing the significant collection, 'Tam O' Shanter' - a series of 54 paintings, by Alexander Goudie. The Maclaurin collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints.
Bachelors' Club (15 Miles)*
Follow in the steps of Robert Burns when you visit this fascinating 17th-century thatched house where he and his friends formed a debating club in 1780.
Scottish Maritime Museum (18 Miles)*
Irvine was once one of Glasgow's main trading ports. Now it is the home of the Scottish Maritime Museum. The Museum was set up in 1983 and continues to expand with new displays, exhibits and facilities.
Museum of Ayrshire Country Life And Costume (22 Miles)*
There has been a mill on the site since the 14th century, set up by the monks of Killwinning Abbey. The Present mill was erected in 1640 and rebuilt in 1880 after being damaged by fire.
Brodick Castle (24 Miles)*
This is a castle you will never forget! The tall, stately building beckons you with the glow of its warm red sandstone. The setting is superb - fronted by a magnificent bay, surrounded by gardens and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell.
ATV Adventure Xtreme (25 Miles)*
The ATV Adventure company can be found at Blackshaw Farm in West Kilbride, where you can turn your Quad Bike dreams into reality!
Goatfell (26 Miles)*
At 2,866ft, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, with impressive views.
Newton Stewart Museum (27 Miles)*
The exhibits in The Museum have been gifted or lent by local people and each year sees many additions to the collections and displays.
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre (29 Miles)*
The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children.
Glenluce Abbey (31 Miles)*
Glenluce is a Cistercian abbey founded around 1192.
Vikingar (31 Miles)*
The award winning Vikingar! is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Largs, and has views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isles of Cumbrae and beyond.
Mount Stuart (32 Miles)*
Mount Stuart, a spectacular Victorian Gothic house, is the magnificent architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute (1847-1900) and the Scottish architect Robert Rowland Anderson.
Creetown Gem and Rock Museum (32 Miles)*
The Creetown Gemrock Museum houses one of the finest privately owned collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, gemstone objet d'art and fossils in Britain.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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