Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Europe
  3. United Kingdom
  4. What to see
  5. Scotland
  6. Irvine
  7. Grannie stone

Grannie stone, Irvine

#6 among attractions in Irvine

Archaeological site
Grannie stone
Gallery (1)
Map
Grannie stone location map
Map
Grannie stone location map

Facts and practical information

Coordinates: 55°36'46"N, 4°40'11"W
Address

Irvine United Kingdom

ContactAdd
Social media
Add
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
  • Train
  • transport iconBus
IrvineAirportsIrvineBus stationsIrvineRailway stations
Irvine
Day trips

Grannie stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Irvine Harbour, The Big Idea Museum, Seagate Castle, Scottish Maritime Museum.

  • irvine harbour0.7 miSW
    Archaeological site

    Irvine Harbour, Irvine

    18 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.

  • the big idea museum1 miW
    Museum

    The Big Idea Museum

    26 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.

  • seagate castle irvine~1470 ftN
    Forts and castles

    Seagate Castle, Irvine

    8 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.

  • scottish maritime museum irvine~1890 ftSW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine

    10 min walk • The Scottish Maritime Museum is an industrial museum with a Collection Recognised as Nationally Significant to Scotland. It is located at two sites in the West of Scotland in Irvine and Dumbarton, with a focus on Scotland's shipbuilding heritage.

  • trindlemoss loch irvine0.4 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Trindlemoss Loch, Irvine

    11 min walk • Trindlemoss Loch, Scott's / Scot's Loch or the Loch of Irvine was situated in a low-lying area running from Ravenspark to near Stanecastle and down to Lockwards, now represented only by the playing fields off Bank Street in the Parish of Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

  • boyds automatic tide signalling apparatus1.1 miSW
    Harbor

    Boyd's Automatic tide signalling apparatus

    28 min walk • The automatic tide signalling apparatus or Pilot House at Irvine harbour in North Ayrshire, Scotland, is a category B listed building, and is probably unique, having been invented and patented by Martin Boyd, the Irvine harbourmaster, in 1905 and opened in 1906.

  • stanecastle irvine1.3 miNE
    Forts and castles

    Stanecastle, Irvine

    33 min walk • Stanecastle was a medieval barony and estate in North Ayrshire, Scotland, first mentioned in 1363 and now part of the Irvine New Town project. Its nearest neighbours are Bourtreehill and Girdle Toll.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grannie stone?

Nearby attractions include Seagate Castle, Irvine (8 min walk), Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine (10 min walk), Trindlemoss Loch, Irvine (11 min walk), Irvine Harbour, Irvine (18 min walk).

How to get to Grannie stone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grannie stone:

Train
  • Irvine (6 min walk)

Bus
  • Irvine, Quarry Road • Lines: 11 (9 min walk)

Where to next? Visit scotland Scotland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

United Kingdom ▪ England ▪ Northern Ireland ▪ Scotland ▪ Wales ▪ Guernsey ▪ Alderney ▪ Brecqhou ▪ Castel ▪ Forest ▪ Herm ▪ Jethou ▪ Saint Andrew ▪ Saint Martin ▪ Saint Peter Port ▪ Saint Pierre du Bois ▪ Saint Sampson ▪ Saint Saviour ▪ Sark ▪ Torteval ▪ Vale ▪ Isle of Man ▪ Ayre ▪ Garff ▪ Glenfaba ▪ Michael ▪ Middle ▪ Rushen ▪ Jersey ▪ Grouville ▪ Saint Berlade ▪ Saint Clement ▪ Saint Helier ▪ Saint John ▪ Saint Lawrence ▪ Saint Martin ▪ Saint Mary ▪ Saint Ouen ▪ Saint Peter ▪ Saint Saviour ▪ Trinity