Visitors

Irvine Bay is a beautiful area of Scotland with an incredible array of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.

The rich history of the region means there is no shortage of places to visit, including historic Kilwinning Abbey, where a community archaeology project has been uncovering the past, and museums that bring local history to life.

The area has excellent transport links to the rest of Scotland, making it easy to visit. Prestwick airport is the nearest international airport and there are excellent train links to Glasgow.

Museums

The Scottish Maritime Museum at Irvine has exhibited the i-sea educational project on several occasions. A new cafe at the Maritime Museum has recently been created with support from Irvine Bay. Dalgavern Mill at Kilwinning  has been extended to create a new Display and Restoration Centre for The Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume.

Outdoor activities

Come to Irvine Bay for famous Scottish links golf courses and idyllic sailing territory in the Clyde estuary. The bay is a sweep of 14 miles of sandy coastline from Ardrossan to Irvine, including a number of beautiful beaches and plans to develop a coastal park.  The region is also ideal for riding, walking and cycling, with the Ayrshire Coastal Path running along the coast and plenty of other routes to choose from.

Regeneration

New developments are taking place all the time that will lead to improved facilities and new attractions in our changing bay.