Local Attractions

Nearest Beaches

• Irvine Beach : - Ailsa Road, Irvine KA12 8LR ;- By road 20 Minutes (10.6 miles)
• Troon Beach : - Saint Meddans, Troon KA10 6JU ;- By road 23 Minutes (18 miles)

Nearest Cinemas

• ODEON Kilmarnock : - Queen's Dr, Riccarton, Kilmarnock KA1 3XF ;- by road via B778 & A77  11 minutes  (8 miles)
• CINEWORLD Glasgow - Silverburn : - Silverburn Shopping Centre, 763 Barrhead Rd, Glasgow G53 6AG ;- by road via B778 & M77  18 minutes   (15.5 miles)

Dining

• For local restuarants, try Stewarton, Kilmarknock, or even take the 30 minute drive to Glasgow City Centre for a full range of delicious restaurants, cafes and pubs!

Other Areas of Interest

• History: Dean Castle, Culzean Castle, Bachelors’ Club, Stewarton’s textile heritage
• Whisky: Auchentoshan Distillery tour and tasting
• Rabbie Burns: Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns' Birthplace Museum, Burns Cottage
• Golf: Rowallan Castle Golf Club, Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club (or Western Gailes/Royal Troon)
• National Trust Visits: Culzean Castle, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Football Stadiums

• Kilmarnock F.C. : - The BBSP, Rugby Park, Rugby Road, Kilmarnock, UK ;- By road via M77 17 minutes (11.1 miles)
• Ibrox Park : - Ibrox Stadium, Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, UK ;- By road via M77 23 minutes (17.9 miles)
• Hampden Park : -  Letherby Drive, Glasgow, UK  ;- By road via M77 29 minutes (21.6 miles)
• Celtic Park : -  Janefield Street, Glasgow, UK ;- By road via M77 31 minutes (22.3 miles)

Practical Notes

• Times: All destinations mentioned above are within 5-45 minutes from Stewarton, making it a convenient base.
• Weather: March can be cool and damp; pack layers and waterproofs, especially for golf and outdoor sites.
• Bookings: Reserve golf tee times, distillery tours, and accommodation in advance, as mid-week availability varies.