Seamill seals |
Seamill extensive sandy beach |
Portencross Castle |
Beautiful Walks
On Seamill shore – for example, along the Hydro
Beach to West Kilbride Golf Course and Ardneil Bay – observe
the diversity of seabirds – and the seals!
Or, a little
further, to Portencross with its famous medieval castle,
historic harbour and picturesque, ruined pier – the
BBC's "Para Handy" was filmed here.
For the energetic,
climb up Tarbet Hill (behind Carlton) to enjoy the fabulous,
panoramic views over West Kilbride and the Firth of Clyde.
Sports
Facilities
Swimming pool and leisure centre – at Seamill Hydro – 5
minutes' walk away
Golf – at West Kilbride, Largs, Troon, Turnberry – and
many other local courses
Sailing – at Largs, Fairlie, Ardrossan, Troon, Inverkip
Horse-riding – at Kelburn, Fairlie
Culture and Tourism Attractions
Arran – often described as Scotland in Miniature – this wonderful island may be bathed in sunshine, shrouded in mist or drookit with rain – spectacular in all weathers - and only a ferry-trip away.
Robert Burns Country – Scotland's National Bard was Ayrshire born-and-bred – see Burns Cottage at Alloway, near Ayr, and follow the Heritage Trail – an hour's drive away.
Culzean Castle – a tour de force by Robert Adam, now flagship of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) – near Ayr – an hour's drive away.
Hill House, Helensburgh – a masterpiece by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, now curated by the NTS – an hour's drive away.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs – Scotland's first National Park – see how beautiful and majestic Scotland can be – only an hour's drive away.
Glasgow – don't miss the Burrell Art Collection, a repository of superb fine art collected by one Glasgow shipping magnate – Candidate City for the 2012 Commonwealth Games - only an hour's drive away.
Stirling – Braveheart Country – steeped in the history of William Wallace, one of Scotland's greatest heroes; climb the inspiring Wallace Monument and see William's mighty broadsword – only 90 minutes' drive away.
Edinburgh – Scotland's Capital City – one of the loveliest cities in Europe – home of the International Festival and leading cultural events – seat of the new Scottish Parliament – two hours' drive away.
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