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

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 (2 Miles)*
The range of interests and activities at Culzean provides a perfect day out for the family.
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.
Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries (10 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 (17 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 (19 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.
Brodick Castle (22 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.
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life And Costume (23 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.
Goatfell (24 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.
Newton Stewart Museum (28 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)*
Kelburn Castle provides an impressive background to exotic gardens, famous trees and many features of historical interest.
Glenluce Abbey (30 Miles)*
Glenluce is a Cistercian abbey founded around 1192.
Lochranza Castle (31 Miles)*
Lochranza Castle is the ruined remains of a tower house, built on the north of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland.
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 (33 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.
Rothesay Castle (35 Miles)*
Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work.
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.
Greenbank Garden (36 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.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (36 Miles)*
This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service.
John Hastie Museum (37 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.
Coats Observatory (37 Miles)*
At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope.
National Museum of Rural Life (37 Miles)*
You'll find plenty to fill your day out at the National Museum of Rural Life.
Paisley Museum (37 Miles)*
The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.
Cardoness Castle (38 Miles)*
Cardoness Castle is the well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 15th century date, the ancient home of the McCullochs.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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