Scottish Maritime Museum
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Overview
Scotland’s influence on the maritime history of the world from the eighteenth century to the modern day has out of all proportion to the size of the country. The two sites operated by the Scottish Maritime Museum contain exhibitions and collections that tell the story of that great maritime tradition. The buildings themselves are important parts of that story, and they are complemented by a collection of vessels that represent 150 years of the working vessels of Scotland. The Scottish Maritime Museum’s Irvine site is their administrative centre and largest site. The Linthouse Engine Shop, built in 1882, holds a substantial part of the museum’s collections in open store. The shipyard worker’s tenement flat and historic vessels moored at pontoons in the harbour can be visited during guided tours.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open daily, 10-5. Closed 25-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
North Ayrshire clings to Scotland’s west coast and reaches out into the Firth of Clyde, claiming Arran as its own. Often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’, the scenic island of Arran, caught between the Ayrshire coast and the Kintyre Peninsula, has been a popular holiday resort for generations of Clydesiders, with excellent opportunities for outdoor activities around the island.
Nearby places to stay
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Nearby places to stay
The Riverside Lodge Hotel
The Riverside Lodge Hotel is usefully located just eight miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and 40 minutes from Glasgow itself, and handy for Royal Troon, Turnberry and Old Prestwick ...
Piersland House
Piersland House is a delightful, historic hotel enjoys a prime location in its own grounds in the heart of the golfing centre that is Troon. Extensive public areas include conference an...
Marine Troon
The Marine Troon was built in 1894 and has been welcoming guests ever since. The hotel enjoys an enviable location overlooking Royal Troon golf course, out to sea and across to Arran. T...
The Fenwick Hotel
The Fenwick Hotel benefits from a great location alongside the M77, with easy links to Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow. The spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully equipped; complimentary WiFi i...
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan House is situated close to the shore and enjoying spectacular views of the bay, this establishment is a popular choice for visitors to the island. The property benefits from ha...
Seal Shore Camping and Touring Site
On the south coast of Arran and only 12 miles from the ferry at Brodick, Seal Shore Camping and Touring Site is a peaceful, family-run site with direct access to a sandy beach. There ar...
Trump Turnberry
Trump Turnberry enjoys an elevated location looking down over the championship golf courses and out to sea. This is a grand dame hotel which continues to showcase quality and luxury in ...
The Paddocks Touring Park
The Paddocks Touring Park enjoys a fantastic location overlooking the Clyde and is within easy distance of Glasgow and Loch Lomond. As part of the Ingliston Estate and Country Club gues...
