Scottish Maritime Museum

By Scott Marley

Details Scottish Maritime Museum  Harbourside,  Irvine,  Ayrshire,  KA12 8QE    01294 278283    Get a Map    Get Directions From the 18th century to the present day, Scotland has played a large part in maritime history. There are three sites in Scotland, Irvine, Renfrewshire and Dumbarton, all managed by the Scottish Maritime Museum. Each site has a collection of ships that span 150 years of Maritime history and Irvine's is one of the best. The museum tour starts at the 'Linthouse Engine Shop' and take's you through rooms and a kitchen restored to there 1920's state from shipyard workers tenements. You are also able to go on board a ship and have a look for yourself. In its working days the harbour was one of the main trading posts for Glasgow. Now the Harbour-side has a variety of attractions from a leisure centre to bird watching areas, all of which help to contribute to an exciting day out. The museum welcomes small and larger parties, including special tours out-with opening hours. School visits can be organised to suit different age groups and catering facilities can be provided. Special discount prices are available for group bookings The Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine is 10 minutes walk from Irvine train station (35 minutes from Glasgow) and regular buses run from Irvine town centre. There is free car and bus parking. Admission Price: Adult: £2.50; Child:£1.75