Horse Isle is a vacant island off the coast of Ardrossan, situated in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. Horse Isle serves a dual purpose, one being a natural shelter from dangerous weather for the Androssan harbor and a nature reserve for protected water fowl. The rocky areas around the island, form a natural barrier where the hazards from [...]
What can be described as a place of stoic beauty, historical prominence, mixed with modern tastes and a touch of the natural world, Kelburn Castle provides a perfect place for both old world enthusiasts and new world adventurism. Kelburn castle is located near Fairlie, North Ayshire Scotland over looking the Firth of Clyde. The [...]
Rothesay Castle is located on the Isle of Bute, within the Scottish town of Rothesay. The castle provides a 13th century flavor, with curving circular walls, one remaining tower around its north-east face, the rest being ruins after centuries of war fare and erosion. Rothesay castle has an impressive historical background shared by [...]
As with so many areas of Scotland, the Ardrossan area is steeped in rich and storied history. Just east of Ardrossan and north of Kilmarnock, you can spend a day in the park. The park is Dean Castle Country Park and, although history permeates this park, there is an amazing amount of things to see [...]
