Top Things to do in Ayrshire
What to do and see in Ayrshire, Scotland: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Laigh Kirk, St John's Tower, Skelmorlie Aisle, Kirkoswald Parish Church, St Columba's Parish Church, St Paul's Catholic Church, St Colmon Parish Church, Cathedral of the Isles, Clark Memorial Church, Mauchline Parish Church.
Restaurants in Ayrshire
1. Laigh Kirk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
The current church, the third on the site, was built in 1802. The first church was built in the 17th century and was replaced in 1750, then there was a terrible accident in 1801 when parts of the church collapsed on the larger than usual congregation. It is mentioned by Robert Burns in his poems, so thought that he visited. There are Covenanters graves in the churchyard, and the beautiful stained glass windows are worth admiring. In normal circumstances you can visit between 12 and 2 pm Mon, Wed, Fri. The wee statue of Johnnie Walker is just outside
2. St John's Tower
3. Skelmorlie Aisle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By BethM527
Details from Historic Scotland's website: Skelmorlie Aisle, built in 1636 as a private worship place and burial vault, was an addition to Largs Parish Church. It was such a splendid creation that when the church was demolished in the early 1800s, it was saved from destruction. Today the aisle stands on its own, and comprises two elements. The laird’s loft is at ground level and contains an elaborate stone monumental tomb and an intricate painted ceiling. Below it is the vault, which still houses lead coffins. Only open when the Largs Visitor Centre is open as they have the key
4. Kirkoswald Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The ruined church is said to have been around since the 13th century with connections to Oswald of Northumbria (Kirkoswald, get it?). The old church is part of the Burns Heritage Trail with connections to our national bard, Robert Burns. His mother was born in Kirkoswald and Burns himself was baptised in this church and also lived in the town for a short period. I can still recite the entirety of Tam O'Shanter, so it was great fun hunting for the graves of characters from the poem. The graves of Kirkton Jean and Souter Johnnie are marked on a map at the front gate Inside the ruin church is a baptismal font said to have been used for the infant baptism of Robert the Bruce, so another nice connection. The grounds are well tended and the ruins seem to be cared for, so a visit to these ruins is quite atmospheric.
5. St Columba's Parish Church
6. St Paul's Catholic Church
7. St Colmon Parish Church
8. Cathedral of the Isles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By tomrB9994XI - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We get together with our extended family every few years, and we do that on Millport. We book rooms at the Cathedral, and have a buffet dinner on the Saturday night, taking over the library and the common room. The rooms are comfortable, and the food is always very good. The staff are attentive, and worked hard to make sure that all food preferences (small children, pescetarians, vegetarians, bacon-lovers) were met - which they were, deliciously. Porage as an option, along with cereals, full cooked breakfast buffet and toast with local jams. A great place to stay
9. Clark Memorial Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By chas1219 - Largs, United Kingdom
Lovely interior with excellent stained glass .Well worth visiting in summer and taking the audio guide
