Barony of Bonshaw, Saltcoats
#1 among attractions in Saltcoats
Facts and practical information
The Barony of Bonshaw, previously known as Bollingshaw, was in the old feudal Baillerie of Cunninghame, near Stewarton in what is now North Ayrshire, Scotland. ()
Saltcoats United Kingdom
Barony of Bonshaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dalgarven Mill Museum, Eglinton Country Park, Eglinton Tournament Bridge, Kilwinning Abbey.
- 4 miNESpecialty museum, Museum
Dalgarven Mill Museum, Kilwinning
102 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Ayrshire countryside near Kilwinning, the Dalgarven Mill Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into Scotland's rural and industrial heritage. This charming museum is housed within a restored 17th-century grain mill, which itself is a testament...
- 4.3 miEPark
Eglinton Country Park, Irvine
110 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Irvine, Eglinton Country Park offers a tranquil escape to nature within the bustling region of Ayrshire, Scotland. This picturesque park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for a day out in the Scottish countryside.
- 4.4 miEBridge
Eglinton Tournament Bridge
111 min walk • The Eglinton Tournament Bridge, located in the United Kingdom, is a historical testament to the grandeur of medieval chivalry and the romanticism of the Victorian era. Constructed in the early 19th century, this ornate stone bridge was originally built as part of the...
- 4.8 miEMonastery
Kilwinning Abbey, Kilwinning
122 min walk • Kilwinning Abbey is a ruined abbey located in the centre of the town of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire.
- 1.3 miNWReportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Ardrossan Castle, Ardrossan
33 min walk • Ardrossan Castle is situated on the west coast of Scotland in the town of Ardrossan, Ayrshire. The castle, defended by a moat, stands on a ridge above the town.
- 3.5 miNEMuseum
Lodge Mother Kilwinning, Kilwinning
89 min walk • Lodge Mother Kilwinning is a Masonic Lodge in Kilwinning, Scotland, under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. It is number 0 on the Roll, and is reputed to be the oldest Lodge not only in Scotland, but the world.
- 4.1 miSEArchaeological site
Irvine Harbour, Irvine
105 min walk • The harbours serving Irvine at Seagatefoot and Fullarton in North Ayrshire have had a long and complex history. Irvine's harbour was one of the most important ports in Scotland in the 16th century.
- 3.8 miSEMuseum
The Big Idea Museum
97 min walk • The Big Idea was a science centre located in the town of Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Located on the former Nobel Explosives manufacturing site on the Ardeer Peninsula, a new science and learning centre was planned in 2000 by the Millennium Commission, to celebrate the history of invention and inventors.
- 4.7 miENature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eglinton Loch
121 min walk • Eglinton Loch is a small freshwater loch in the North Ayrshire Council Areas, lying in a holm of the Lugton Water near Irvine and Kilwinning, within Eglinton Country Park, in the parish of Kilwinning.
- 0.8 miENational park
Stevenston Beach
22 min walk • Stevenston Beach is a Local Nature Reserve, located between Stevenston and Saltcoats in Scotland. It is situated on the coast, west of the Stevenston Burn.
- 4.4 miEForts and castles
Seagate Castle, Irvine
113 min walk • Seagate Castle is a castle in North Ayrshire, in the town of Irvine, close to the River Irvine, Scotland. The castle was formerly a stronghold, a town house, and later a dower house of the Montgomery Clan.