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Attractions near Machrihanish
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Kildalton Cross
(22 Miles)*
Kildalton Cross is the finest intact High Cross in Scotland carved in the late eighth century. |
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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. |
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Goatfell
(25 Miles)*
At 2,866ft, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, with impressive views. |
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Lochranza Castle
(25 Miles)*
Lochranza Castle is a fine tower house which is probably a 16th century reconstruction of an earlier building. |
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Museum of Islay Life
(33 Miles)*
This delightful Museum is situated in Port Charlotte in a former church. There are over 1600 items in the collection dating from 8000 BC to the 1950s. |
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Culzean Castle & Country Park
(36 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. |
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Mount Stuart
(37 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. |
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Souter Johnnie's Cottage
(37 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. |
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Rothesay Castle
(38 Miles)*
Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. |
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ATV Adventure Xtreme
(38 Miles)*
The ATV Adventure company can be found at Blackshaw Farm in West Kilbride, where you can turn your Quad Bike dreams into reality! |
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Crossraguel Abbey
(39 Miles)*
The remains of Crossraguel Abbey, which are remarkably complete and of a very high quality, include the church, cloister, chapter house and much of the domestic premises. |
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Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
(41 Miles)*
The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. |
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Vikingar
(42 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. |
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Scottish Maritime Museum
(42 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. |
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Museum of Ayrshire Country Life And Costume
(42 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. |
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