Ayrshire

As an Ayrshire landscape photographer, Ayrshire has plenty to offer. From sandy beaches to rugged cliffs and clifftop castles of the Ayrshire coast. Away from the coast, rolling hills woodlands and tree lined rivers. Here are some of those beautiful landscapes. 

Dalcairney Falls After A winter Storm

The picturesque Dalcairney Falls is close to the Ayrshire village of Dalmellington and Loch Doon along a single track road. The last two hundred yards of road are unsurfaced, but there is a small rather muddy parking area at the falls. Be careful of the potholes. The size of the falls is dependent on the amount of rainfall. 

River Doon flowing through the Ness Glen

The Ness Glen gorge is a wonderful walk at any time of year. The famous river Doon starts at the dam at the end of Loch Doon  and flows all the way to the sea and the Firth of Clyde passing through Alloway. The river is mentioned in the poems of the bard Robert Burns in his poems Tam O' Shanter and Ye Banks and Braes/Banks O' Doon. 

Ruin In The Mist

Here we have one of the two Dalquharran castles close to the Ayrshire village of Dailly. This is the new castle now abandoned designed and built by Robert Adam completed around 1790 and occupied until the 1960s. The old castle dates to around 1474. Both castles sit next to the Water of Girvan that enters the Firth of Clyde at the costal town of Girvan Ayrshire. 

Days Of Heather

The start of the river Stinchar at Stinchar bridge, leading to the Stinchar Falls. Starting in Galloway, it eventually flows into the sea at The Ayrshire village of Ballantrae. Next to the Stinchar bridge, you find the car park for the Cornish Hill walk, including the Cornish Loch. 

Sunset Over Arran

Sunset reflections on Turnberry beach with the Isle of Arran in the background also known as the Sleeping Warrior. Some also call this Ayrshire island as Scotland in miniature.  

Autumn Lady Hunter Blair

This little hidden gem, with several waterfalls, is The Lady Hunter Blair walk near the Ayrshire village of Straiton. This is one of the smaller waterfalls. There are many walks for ramblers to enjoy in the area. 

Ness Glen Loch Doon Autumnal Glory

Another Autumn image from the Ness Glen Ayrshire with a gnarled old tree clinging to the gorge wall.