The Top 7 Natural Monuments in South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in South Ayrshire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in South Ayrshire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Culzean Castle
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Culzean Castle is a stunning fortification perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built in stages between 1777 and 1792 on the order of …
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Swan Pond and Sea Dragon Sculpture, Culzean
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With real swans and a "Sea Dragon". The mythical creature was the creation of David Powell, the Girvan-born artist responsible for all fifteen willow sculptures on display at Culzean as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 20/21.
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Ayr Gorge Woodlands
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Ayr Gorge Woodlands is a stunning nature reserve that is one of the most important habitats in Ayrshire for invertebrates, plants, fungi and bats. The ancient woodland spans a steep …
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Peden's Cove Rock Steps
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Purportedly the location that Prophet Peden, famed Covenanter gave illicit sermons to the people of Ayrshire.
Alexander Peden was a minister in the 17th century who, along with many others …
Alexander Peden was a minister in the 17th century who, along with many others …
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Kirstie's Cairn Memorial
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Memorial for Christopher McTaggart, aka Kirstie, a shepherd who set out in a blizzard to care for his sheep but never made it back.
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Shalloch on Minnoch Summit
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This pin marks the highest point on Shalloch on Minnoch but there is also a trig pillar and shelter north-west of this cairn. If you hike to this mountain from …
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Kildoon Hill Monument
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There is a quick little hiking trail that leads up to the monument, but you can also take a stroll from Maybole if you fancy. All very straightforward and easy …
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