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Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum
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SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM

(5.0 Score)
The Linthouse Building, Harbour Road, Irvine, North Ayrshire KA12 8BT, UK Directions

Since 1983

Speciality:

✓ Learning and Educational Programs ✓ Children’s Activities ✓ Fascinating Personal Items ✓ School and Group Visits ✓ Exhibitions ✓ Shipbuilding Machinery and Collections

“Scottish Maritime Museum is an industrial museum that was opened to the public in 1983 and focuses on Scotland's shipbuilding heritage. Scottish Maritime Museum is an independent museum operated by a charitable trust. They are committed to preserving, restoring, and promoting Scotland's maritime past at their sites in Irvine and Dumbarton. The Scottish Maritime Museum comprises a nationally recognised collection, including several historic ships, artefacts, shipbuilding equipment, and fascinating personal objects. The museum is a great day out for all families.

2025 Update: David Mann is the director, and James McLean is the curator of the Scottish Maritime Museum.”

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Price:

Adult (Age 17+) £14.00
Concession £12.00
Child (Age 3+) £8.50
Under 3s Free

Contact:

01294 277177 01294 278283

Mon-Sun: 10am - 5pm

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Kelburn Castle and Estate
Kelburn Castle and Estate
Kelburn Castle and Estate
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KELBURN CASTLE AND ESTATE

(4.9 Score)
Fairlie, North Ayrshire KA29 0BE, UK Directions

Since 1977

Speciality:

✓ Secret Forest ✓ Glen and Gardens ✓ Play ✓ Graffiti Castle ✓ Weddings ✓ Trails and Walks ✓ Glamping ✓ Animals

“2025 Update: Kelburn Castle and Estate is a large house near Fairlie, North Ayrshire. The Castle was originally built in the 13th century and it was renovated in the 16th century. Kelburn Castle and Estate is protected as a category A listed building, while the grounds are included in the inventory of designed and garden landscapes in Scotland. Kelburn Castle and Estate hosts numerous family-friendly events run throughout the year, offering interactive, outdoor and creative fun. The team also hosts a scarily fun Halloween event, specially recommended for over 16s. The Castle becomes home with have capacity of 6000 for music festivals. Kelburn Castle and Estate covers 1500 acres of the better land, and 2000 acres is rough moorland is contained within a 7ft wall.”

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Price:

KELBURN CAMPSITE:
Adults (Age 18+) Per Night £10
Children (Age 4 to 17) Per Night £7.50
Electric Hook Up £5

Contact:

01475 568 685

Mon-Sun: 10am - 6pm

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Dalgarven Mill Museum Of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume
Dalgarven Mill Museum Of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume
Dalgarven Mill Museum Of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume
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DALGARVEN MILL MUSEUM OF AYRSHIRE COUNTRY LIFE & COSTUME

(4.8 Score)
Dalgarven, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire KA13 6PL, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Walk ✓ Coffee Room ✓ Tearoom ✓ School and Group Visits ✓ Exhibitions ✓ Collections ✓ Educational and Learning Programs ✓ Shops ✓ Displays and Costumes

“Dalgarven Mill Museum of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume is a beautifully restored Victorian mill featuring three granary floors that showcase the rich history of rural industry and costume. The museum is a significant attraction located in spectacular rural Ayrshire, featuring a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings. This museum was built in 1880 as a historical grain mill, and its beautifully preserved structure allows tourists to enter the past. Here, you can experience the sights and sounds of one of Scotland's last functioning water wheels powered by the Garnock River. Dalgarven Mill Museum of Ayrshire Country Life & Costume exhibits illuminate the lives of local farmers and their associated trades. Their collections are displayed thematically. This museum holds over 3,000 objects dating from 1775 to the present day.

2025 Update: Assisted disabled access is available to the Coffee Room, Main Costume Gallery, and Mill Machine Room. Disabled toilets and parking are also provided for the visitor's convenience.”

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Price:

Adult £7.50
Child (Under 16) £5.00
Child (Under 5) Free
Family (2 Adults & up to 4 Children under 16) £25.00
Annual Pass £20.00

Contact:

01294 552448

Tue-Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm
Mon: Closed

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SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM REVIEWS

Excellent museum with a wide collection, lots of interesting information. I especially loved all the interactive exhibits such as the sail boat with the winch game and the gears on the wall. Overall a very beautiful space with an artistic touch. The building itself was bright and airy, and the Spartan is a gem! I very much enjoyed the infographics inside the ship, especially the one showing the ratio of cargo: crew: engine. There is also a cafe and a water machine.

An amazing collection of boats and yachts with videos of how Scottish Maritime dismantled this massive building in Clydebank and brought it down to Irvine. I was the first Labourer on the job back in 1990 and helped sort out the roof trusses, then repair them one by one. It was my first time back at the site, and it was amazing to eventually see it all completed. I would recommend it to anyone.

Charming little museum with great natural lighting and good spacing between exhibits. Even the industrial ship components exude a sense of artistry.

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KELBURN CASTLE AND ESTATE REVIEWS

Spent a very pleasant few hours here. The walk up the glen was beautiful. Parking was only £4. The enchanted forest was closed because of the Halloween event in the evening. Would have been nice to know before we arrived but probably wouldn't have put us off. Very enjoyable sausage or bacon rolls in the cafe along with excellent coffee. All at a reasonable price. Only downside was a confrontation with a belligerent dog walker.

There are other amenities on this property but I simply took my girls here for a nature walk. Absolutely loved this nature walk surrounded by lush greenery. Definitely need to be able-bodied for the walk in the woods. But if you can, I’d recommend it.

Really fun hike with loads of art hidden on the trail. Leave 4 hours to it to enjoy the gardens as well. We didn't find any installations on the longest hike route, but the forest itself was magnificent. There are several fun activities for kids as well. A really clever enchanted forest and a quest trail.

DALGARVEN MILL MUSEUM OF AYRSHIRE COUNTRY LIFE & COSTUME REVIEWS

I was the driver that brought some local school kids down, whilst they were in the museum I had a very nice, welcoming cup of tea, I ordered the Ploomans lunch, 2 fruit scones & 2 cheese scones to take away, the lunch was amazing and the scones were fresh out the oven when I arrives, they were so tasty, I will definitely be back for lunch during the Easter Break.

Caught in the Scottish poor weather, we came to visit this local museum. We really enjoyed and loved the exhibition and the history Definitely recommend this place. The tea room also has warm and hearty tea and scones and cakes. After the museum, come to the tea room on the ground floor.

Great place to visit. The museum is a treasure trove of local life. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. 5* to the cafe staff the food was gorgeous.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KELBURN CASTLE AND ESTATE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DALGARVEN MILL MUSEUM OF AYRSHIRE COUNTRY LIFE & COSTUME Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10
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