North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
Ayrshire
The Heritage Centre is housed in what was Ardrossan Parish Church, built in 1773. It is home to North Ayrshire Council’s principal museum collection and on display includes the 13th century Ardrossan sarcophagus, an 1867 fire engine and examples of Beithcraft furniture.
Our current exhibition, in partnership with the Scottish Maritime Museum, is “Bound by the Sea: the Three Towns and the Merchant Navy.” Through objects, uniforms, letters and personal items, this exhibition celebrates the rich maritime heritage of families from Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston whose lives were bound by the sea.
In 2024, the Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society purchased a fine art facsimile of the Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most important documents in Scotland's history, by acclaimed artist Steven Patrick Sim. This remarkable artwork is one of only seven in existence in the world and we are delighted to have this on display in the Heritage Centre, the only copy on public display in Scotland.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Water bottles can be refilled here.
Key Information
Booking not required.
Where to find us
Address
- Manse Street
- Saltcoats
- KA21 5HB