12 magical spots to enjoy an Ayrshire sunset this week THROUGHOUT Ayrshire we are lucky to have an abundance of beautiful spots to enjoy the wonderful weather currently being enjoyed across the region. And there is seldom a better way to end your day than watching the sun disappear behind Arran, Ailsa Craig or just vanish into the horizon. Luckily, we have pulled together just some of the best spots you can visit to watch, and capture, the sun going down - especially now we are able to travel to other council areas. Some of these may be on your doorstep, some a bit further afield but one thing is for sure, they are all worth visiting.
The island currently belongs to David Thomas Kennedy, the 9th Marquess of Ailsa. He owns the entire island, apart from two hectares which were sold to the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1883. 4-
The island is currently up for sale In 2011, it was announced that the island would be put up for sale, with the asking price being around the £1,500,000 mark. Despite this, it still currently belongs to The Marquess of Ailsa.
Credit - Stephen Bulloch
A hotel was planned to be built on the island Planning was lodged to build a five-star hotel on the island. However, planning regulations prevented this from happening due to too much work needing to be done.