i  play: a good place to spend time

The fourth theme is about leisure and play for both visitors and residents alike.

Urban renewal projects at Irvine Bay include plans to expand Ardrossan harbour into one of the biggest marina developments in the UK. At Irvine Beach Park, a new golf course and international standard hotel are planned.

Irvine Bay's links with Scotland's maritime heritage are strong. Irvine, at one time the third largest port in Scotland, is now the home of Scotland's Maritime Museum. Ardrossan, an important port in its own right until well into the 1960's is now the ferry terminal for sailings to Arran and a constant stream of holiday makers passes through the town.

Already there are a plenty of things to do in the Irvine Bay area whether you are visiting the area or you live nearby.