Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock

The area around Kilmarnock, north of Glasgow, is one of rolling countryside, lochs, mountainous peaks and wild coastline.

Poet Robert Burns was born here and you can take students of English to visit the Burns Birthplace. The town of Ayr is the home of the Scottish Grand National and also boasts a wonderful Cathedral, which students of religion can enjoy.

The seaside town of Irvine plays host to the Scottish Maritime Museum, which boasts a range of Scotland’s rich maritime collection.

Kilmarnock is a lovely town with plenty of visitor attractions including the recently restored Dick Institute which combines a library, art gallery and museum. There are also country parks, theatres, monuments and sculptures for your students to explore, enjoy and learn from.

Venues in this location

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FSC Millport

Discover amazing island scenery, brilliant wildlife and quality teaching at FSC Millport. Millport offers residential and day field trips for all ages, linked to Curriculum for Excellence or all the England and Wales exam boards. All our courses are tailored to your requirements and our experienced staff will work with you to develop a course to suit you and your students.

West Kilbride Museum

This local museum has a regular display which includes social history, trades and craft implements, dolls, toys and a large collection of Ayrshire lace embroidery and local Paisley weaving. There are also regular exhibitions held on specific topics.

The Dick Museum and Art Gallery

Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute is one of the most important cultural venues in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and galleries space in Ayrshire as well as East Ayrshire's central library.

Scottish Maritime Museum - Irvine

The Scottish Maritime Museum boasts a range of Scotland’s rich maritime collection.

The collection not only includes historic vessels, shipbuilding machinery, machinery tools, small vessels, canoes and lifeboats, but also personal items of socio-historic interest.

Baird Institute Museum

The Baird Institute lies in the centre of the town of Cumnock and was opened in March 1891 to provide leisure facilities for local people and included a museum, billiard room and reading rooms.

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland's favourite poet.

Rozelle House Galleries

The Royal Burgh of Ayr held the Rozelle lands as part of the Barony lands of Alloway until an auction in 1754 to reduce the Burgh debt brought sale of the lands to Robert Hamilton for £2,000. The Hamilton family made their fortune in the sugar and tobacco industries in the West Indies. The first mansion house was finished by 1760 and was in the classical style of Robert Adam.

North Ayrshire Heritage Centre

North Ayrshire Heritage Centre shows the history of North Ayrshire with displays of archaeology, costume, transport, and popular culture. A photographic archive of the local area is available for reference.

Largs Museum

The museum has displays on the history of the town and the surrounding area, local family history, overseas links especially with Australia, the ship HMS Largs, and so on. Each year a special themed display is prepared for the museum’s opening in June, July and August. 

Museum of the Cumbraes

Built in 1776, the former parish church in Saltcoats, houses our principal museum collection.

McKechnie Institute

The McKechnie Institute opened in 1889 thanks to the benevolence of a local businessman, Thomas McKechnie. Its architectural style is Scottish Baronial with some Renaissance detailing. The Architects of the Institute were McKissack & Rowan of Glasgow, who were also responsible for the design of Girvan Parish Church.

Maclaurin Art Gallery

Set within the magnificent grounds of Rozelle Park, the Maclaurin Gallery offers a rare chance to enjoy a wide range of works from local, national and internationally acclaimed artists.

Doon Valley Museum

The Doon Valley Museum is located in a conversion of one of the oldest buildings in Dalmellington (dating from 1744). It was saved from demolition in the 1980s and now serves the community as a museum, art gallery and meeting place. Our permanent museum displays explore some of the rich heritage of the Doon Valley – with a focus on mining and how it affects the communities of the area.

Dean Castle

Dean Castle, home and stronghold of the Boyd family for over 400 years, is open all year round to visitors and is one of Ayrshire’s greatest free attractions.

Dalgarven Mill

17th century flour mill and ancillary buildings on riverside site

17th century flour mill and ancillary buildings on riverside site. Exhibitions telling the story of country life from 1800 to the present day. Collection of costume, furnishings and memorabilia.

Burns House Museum

a fresh combination of interactive and traditional exhibits; a truly authentic Burns experience

Refurbished in 2004, the Burns House Museum is a fresh combination of interactive and traditional exhibits; the Museum represents a truly authentic Burns experience.

Arran Heritage Museum

Children visting the HERITAGE MUSEUM enjoy the many “hands on” exhibits, our children’s quiz and of course all the acitivies on our special 

Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Brodick Castle offers 800 years of history and a staff of Rangers and Education Guides who are used to dealing with school groups both on a formal and informal basis. From Vikings to Victorians, we provide a unique opportunity to expand on the topics covered at various levels in the curriculum.

Auchrannie Leisure Ltd

IBT Travel Group Ltd

With over 25 years of experience in operating tours for school/youth groups, IBT Travel prides itself in delivering both a quality product and an exceptional standard of customer care.  

Our company offers tailor made itineraries for both educational and snow-sport tours for groups travelling to the UK, Europe and USA.

Adventure Centre for Education

ACE specializes in harnessing the power and energy of adventure sports to broaden the visions and aspirations of the people we work with. Our reputation and quality of service delivery has seen our work expand from Girvan to the whole of South Ayrshire.

Goatfell

Wild, open Goatfell, at 874m (2,866ft), is the highest peak on Arran. Walkers and mountaineers who venture into this dramatic and challenging upland landscape are rewarded with spectacular views of the island and, on a clear day, across to Ben Lomond, Jura and the coast of Ireland.

Bachelors' Club

The Bachelor's Club was one of the historic places which poet Robert Burns and his pals would while away the hours chewing over the topics of the day.

A visit to this authentically restored house, now converted into a museum chronicling the formative years of one of Scotland's greatest literary talents, is a must for any Burns enthusiast.

Culzean Castle & Country Park

With its dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history and beautiful surroundings, it's easy to see why Culzean Castle is one of Scotland?s most popular visitor attractions.

Cathedral of the Isles

The Cathedral of The Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the Scottish town of Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae.

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