{"id":15452,"date":"2018-12-07T09:02:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T08:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/en\/?p=15452"},"modified":"2021-07-29T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T14:39:07","slug":"4-places-to-visit-in-ayrshire-west-coast-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/en\/4-places-to-visit-in-ayrshire-west-coast-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 places to visit in Ayrshire and also easily reachable from Glasgow if you want to explore the West Coast of Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"

After having visited cities like Dunfermline<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a> and St Andrews<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a> along the east coast of Scotland<\/strong> it was time to move on to the opposite shore. For this reason I chose Ayrshire<\/strong>, a historic county overlooking the Firth of Clyde<\/strong>. It\u2019s a region packed with history, culture, stunning landscapes and beautiful islands to explore.<\/p>\n

Besides that, due to its very short distance from Glasgow<\/strong>, Ayrshire is a popular destination for day trips<\/strong>, either by car or public transport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can also visit most of the places mentioned below on this full day-tour from Glasgow<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a> (meeting point at Buchanan Bus Station).<\/p>\n

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The 4 places to visit in Ayrshire: the Isle of Cumbrae<\/span><\/h2>\n

Considered Scotland\u2019s most accessible island<\/strong>, Great Cumbrae<\/strong> is a great day out in Glasgow<\/strong>. Indeed, it takes just one hour to reach it from Central Station<\/em> and then a 10 minutes ferry trip from the coastal town of Largs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cumbrae is a paradise for walkers and bikers thanks to the different routes that offer spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde. The best panoramic spot<\/strong> is Glaid Stone<\/strong>, a large sandstone boulder that corresponds to the highest point on the island and located rightly in its centre. From there you can see the Arrochar Alps, Bute, Arran and the Renfrew Hills.<\/p>\n

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Walk across Great Cumbrae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Glaid Stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Millport<\/strong> is the only town on the island and it\u2019s 4 miles (6 kilometres) south from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry slipway<\/strong>. There you can find museums (interesting for kids as well), shops, restaurants, beaches and more than 1000 bikes available to hire.<\/p>\n

Apart from that, remember to pay a visit to the amazing Cathedral of the Isles<\/strong>. Built in 1851, it\u2019s the Europe\u2019s smallest Cathedral<\/strong> as it hosts 80 people at the most. It\u2019s open daily to visitors while the adjacent College offers accomodation for parish groups, retreats or simply for those who want to spend a quiet holiday.<\/p>\n

While exploring Millport seafront you may spot the Crocodile Rock<\/strong>, a famous landmark that over the years has attracted so many children to get their photography. The story goes back to more than 100 years ago, when an inhabitant was wandering around the beach and saw a bare rock whose shape reminded him of a crocodile, so he decided to complete the work with a brush and paint.<\/p>\n

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Cathedral of the Isles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Crocodile Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some useful links to plan the excursion:<\/p>\n