Enjoy woodland walks, nature trails, wildlife, superb views or relax at one of three park centres. Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch, just 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport (A737) is open daily throughout the year for refreshments, walks and outdoor adventure activities...

Coats Observatory is a place of great scientific importance, and has been an institution that has been involved in mapping the skies for a great many years. The interesting complex is open for the public to look around on...

Dalgarven Mill Museum is a country life museum in a 16th Century restored grain mill, which was converted to house an extensive collection of Ayrshire memorabilia and costume. The museum tells the story of a self-sufficient, pre-industrial rural community of...

Finlaystone Country Estate is a beautiful visitor attraction made up of 140 acres of mixed woodland and 10 acres of walled and formal gardens. The woodland offers a series of woodland walks and childrens play areas and the gardens offer...

Kelburn is a historic country park with a castle that dates back to the 13th Century. There are exotic gardens, and a beautiful glen with waterfalls and deep gorges to explore. Take a tour of the castle or visit the...

Come and meet all sorts of animals, including sheep, goats, horses, ponies, pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, chipmunks, guinea pigs, hens, ducks, geese and Highland cows. A weekly Kids Club and under 5's play area encourages children to get more involved with...

Largs Museum is operated by the Largs Historical Society and contains an extensive collection related to the town and surrounding area. Highlights of the museum include a marine section which houses boats, maritime artefacts such as anchors, ship relics...

In 1163 a community of Cluniac monks set up a monastery near St Mirin’s shrine. This monastery later became Paisley Abbey and was rebuilt and restored in the 14th century. There are beautiful stained glass windows, the Barochan Cross, royal...

Paisley Museum and Art Gallery is the cultural hub for this community in Scotland, holding an exceptional collection of works of art and historical artefacts that relate to the history of Paisley. The museum was opened in 1871 after...

This cottage is the only surviving building from Shuttle Street that was built in 1735 and continued to grow until the mid 1750s. An important part of the weaving heritage of the area, the cottage was used by Kerr...

Travel back in time to AD 825 at Vikingar! and experience the sounds and smells of a homestead beside a Norwegian fjord. Meet residents Vikings who will tell sagas associated with Viking life and culture. Visit the longhouse with views...