When visiting Ayrshire, always try to add a few extra days onto your stay. There are many challenging golf course to play, magnificent castles to explore, beautiful countryside to drink in, and a great deal of history to soak up. No matter how long your vacation here, you will feel as if you should stay longer. There is so much to see and do that you will be exhausted in a few short days if you don’t pace yourself depending on the time available to you. There are so many nice places to stay, the selection can make your head spin. We have listed a few that you may want to experience. Read the full story

As with so many Scottish towns and villages, Stevenston has a passion for golfing as evidenced by its golf courses. One of the golf courses, Ardeer Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in Ayrshire.

Initially located in Stevenston’s Sandyhills, Ardeer Golf Club was formed in 1880. The 9-hole course was well received and the Club relocated to the Ardeer area in 1905. The new course was set between the town and the sea on land that was owned by ICI (Imperial Chemicals Industries Ltd). Many of the early members were drawn from ICI including a three-time Scottish Amateur champion, Hamilton McInally. Read the full story

In North Ayrshire, there are three towns that that form what is known as “Three Towns”. These towns are Stevenston, Saltcoats, and Ardrossan. The close proximity of these towns has led to their being dubbed “Three Towns”. These towns are so close that they are practically a single town. Residents of these three towns are known as “Three Towners”. Read the full story