Places worth the detour in Irvine

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Irvine, United Kingdom, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Kilwinning Abbey. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Museums & culture2 Sacred sites1 Parks & cemeteries1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Kilwinning Abbey

Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem

Monastery in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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2.Eglinton Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mansion in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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3.Kerelaw Castle

Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem

Building in Stevenston, Scotland

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4.Auchans Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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5.Seagate Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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6.The Big Idea

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Former museum in Ardeer, Scotland

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7.Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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8.Stevenston Beach

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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