North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
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Overview
The Heritage Centre is housed in an 18th-century church, and features a rich variety of artefacts from the North Ayrshire area, including archaeological and social history material. In addition, visitors can access maps, a large local history library, old Parish records, census records and other family history resources. There is also an archive containing public and private records unique to the area. There is a continuing programme of temporary exhibitions.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon-Fri 9.30-1 & 2-5, Sat 10-1 & 2-5
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
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...
Runach Arainn Glamping
Runach Arainn, Gaelic for ‘Secret Arran’, lives up to its name – hidden away in a quiet and beautiful part of the Isle of Arran, just a 15-minute walk from a lovely beach. It offers sup...
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...
