Guidebook for North Ayrshire
Food Scene
Braidwoods
Amazing food, 1 Star Michelin
Auchengree Farm Shop
Auchengree RoadA great farm shop and cafe. Fantastic for bacon and sausages!
R Stalker & Son
9 New StSuperb family-run butchers in Dalry - the best beef and lamb!
The Waterside
Ardrossan RoadAmazing views across to Arran - feels like Cape Cod!
The Catch at Fins Restaurant
Amazing fish and shell-fish. Bring your own wine!
Fantastic fish & chips, right on the harbour-side at Troon. Take away only.
26 locals recommend
The Wee Hurrie
29 Harbour RdFantastic fish & chips, right on the harbour-side at Troon. Take away only.
Fish restaurant next door to the Wee Hurrie in Troon - fresh off the boats!
10 locals recommend
MacCallums Oyster Bar
Harbour RoadFish restaurant next door to the Wee Hurrie in Troon - fresh off the boats!
Dunlop Dairy
Dunlop RoadLocally made cheese. Tea room and Farm Shop
Family business in Ayrshire making ice cream, handmade chocolates, butter tablet and running chocolate workshops.
Lime Tree Larder
Largs RoadFamily business in Ayrshire making ice cream, handmade chocolates, butter tablet and running chocolate workshops.
A great place to learn about Whisky. Close to Culzean Castle.
11 locals recommend
A D Rattray's Whisky Experience & Whisky Shop
32 Main RdA great place to learn about Whisky. Close to Culzean Castle.
Sightseeing
Scottish National Trust castle with exceptional views out to sea. Beautiful walled gardens and parkland.
106 locals recommend
Culzean Castle
Scottish National Trust castle with exceptional views out to sea. Beautiful walled gardens and parkland.
Magnificent house and gardens restored by HRH The Prince of Wales, perfect for families - something for everyone!
28 locals recommend
Dumfries House Estate
Magnificent house and gardens restored by HRH The Prince of Wales, perfect for families - something for everyone!
Don't miss a day out to the Island of Arran - Scotland in Miniature. Take the Ferry from Ardrossan which is 15 minutes away.
22 locals recommend
Lochranza Distillery
Don't miss a day out to the Island of Arran - Scotland in Miniature. Take the Ferry from Ardrossan which is 15 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StGlasgow's main arts and culture museum
Everything you ever wanted to know about Scotland's maritime heritage! Great light shows.
17 locals recommend
Scottish Maritime Museum
Harbour RoadEverything you ever wanted to know about Scotland's maritime heritage! Great light shows.
Parks & Nature
Galloway Forest Park
Galloway ForestIncludes the Dark Sky park