Attractions in Crosshill & Things to Do in Crosshill
(and nearby)

Crossraguel Abbey (4 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.
Souter Johnnie's Cottage (5 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 (6 Miles)*
The range of interests and activities at Culzean provides a perfect day out for the family.
Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries (8 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 (14 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 (20 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.
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life And Costume (24 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.
Newton Stewart Museum (25 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.
Brodick Castle (27 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.
Creetown Gem and Rock Museum (29 Miles)*
The Creetown Gem Rock Museum houses one of the finest privately owned collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, gemstone objet d'art and fossils in Britain.
Goatfell (29 Miles)*
Goatfell, or Goat Fell, is the highest point on the Isle of Arran, which lies in the Firth of Clyde. In Scottish Gaelic the mountain is called Gaoda Bheinn.
Glenluce Abbey (30 Miles)*
Glenluce is a Cistercian abbey founded around 1192.
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre (31 Miles)*
Kelburn Castle provides an impressive background to exotic gardens, famous trees and many features of historical interest.
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Estate (32 Miles)*
Set on the 80,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle presents one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture
John Hastie Museum (32 Miles)*
The displays focus on the life of the area including its agriculture and weaving history and the character of the community which has bred fervent Covenanters in the 1600s and a Radical Revolt in the 1800s.
Cardoness Castle (33 Miles)*
Cardoness Castle is the well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 15th century date, the ancient home of the McCullochs.
Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining (33 Miles)*
Wanlockhead is Britain's highest village, sitting over 1500 feet up in the dramatic scenery of the Lowther Hills. At Hidden Treasures visitors can explore the rich culture and heritage of Wanlockhead and its people.
Greenbank Garden (34 Miles)*
Within easy reach of city dwellers, this unique walled garden contains a collection of designs of particular interest to suburban gardeners. These include a parterre layout, fountains and a woodland walk.
Vikingar (34 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.
Calderglen Country Park (34 Miles)*
Children's Zoo - this popular area has a varied collection of animals including goats, guinea pigs, snakes and owls. Don't miss the monthly 'Animal Magic' sessions!
National Museum of Rural Life (34 Miles)*
You'll find plenty to fill your day out at the National Museum of Rural Life.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (35 Miles)*
This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service.
Weaver's Cottage (35 Miles)*
This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage contains the last example of the 800 looms working in the village of Kilbarchan in the 1830s.
Mount Stuart (35 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.
Holmwood House (36 Miles)*
Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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