Hotels in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom

North Ayrshire is a coastal region in southwest Scotland with a mild climate-winters average 40°F (4°C) and summers 60°F (15°C)-famous for being the birthplace of poet Robert Burns and hosting the Royal Troon golf course. The mainland offers Burns' Cottage in Alloway and sandy beaches at Irvine, while a short ferry from Ardrossan takes you to the Isle of Arran, where you can hike Goatfell in summer or explore Brodick Castle in mild winter weather. Spring and autumn are great for quieter rounds at Troon and fewer crowds at Culzean Castle's cliffside gardens.