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The Atlas Obscura Guide To East Ayrshire

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in East Ayrshire, Scotland

Updated November 5, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire, Scotland

Dunaskin Ironworks

Wonderfully preserved Victorian factory, complete with a preserved steam powered engine house.
Cup and ring carvings.

East Ayrshire, Scotland

Ballochmyle Cup and Ring Marks

These ancient symbols freckling a Scottish cliff remained hidden for centuries.
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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory.

East Ayrshire, Scotland

Scottish Dark Sky Observatory

This observatory within Europe's first dark sky park offers stunning views of the night sky.
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Steps leading up to Peden’s Cave.

Failford, Scotland

Peden's Cave

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.
7 miles from East Ayrshire
Crawick Multiverse.

Crawick, Scotland

Crawick Multiverse

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.
13 miles from East Ayrshire
Ayr Town Hall Cells

Ayr, Scotland

Ayr Town Hall Cells

Forgotten jail cells beneath this Scottish town hall are now used for delightfully artful storage.
14 miles from East Ayrshire
The Poets Path

Ayr, Scotland

The Poets Path

These unique weather vanes honor Scotland's most famous bard and decorate this walkway.
14 miles from East Ayrshire
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