Things to do in Ayrshire, Scotland: The Best Shopping

Explore Scotch whisky and its fascinating heritage when you visit our home on the West Coast of Scotland, where a warm welcome awaits you at the A. D. Rattray Whisky Shop. Established in 1868, discover more about A. D. Rattray, our story, our history and our whiskies. Learn how we work with distilleries from across Scotland, sourcing interesting single casks and spirit, and view our working Sample Room, where our casks are meticulously evaluated for quality. As single cask whiskies are at the heart of what we do, you will find two casks “on tap” in our Cask Room. Take in the atmosphere of a traditional whisky warehouse and taste whisky straight from the cask. Have a bottle filled from the cask and sealed in wax, add your hand-written label to complete your personalised whisky. Escape into the world of A. D. Rattray when you book one of our Tasting Experiences and browse an ever-changing range of A. D. Rattray whiskies in our Whisk Shop, including many shop exclusives.

An Arts and Craft Centre for Family Fun Days out! No studio fee! Suitable for children and adults alike We also specialise in Birthday Parties winning Netmums best party venue in Scotland 2013

Many Thanks is a 'made in Scotland' gift shop, coffee shop & art gallery. We have an Open Night on the first of each month to preview new artists exhibitions. We hold classes in the evening for crochet, drawing & watercolour, needle felting, Christmas cake decorating, holly table centre decoration, beaded jewellery and lots more. Our gift shop offers a wonderful selection of ideas for gifts and treats for yourself. Our coffee shop offers homemade soup, scones and cakes. You can always rely on a warm and friendly welcome and a few laughs too.

Sheila Kerr is a Designer Goldsmith who offers a bespoke design service in silver, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold as well as creating unique ready to wear collections. Visit her in her working studio and see her pieces being made in the studio. Visit online to commission a unique piece which is also offered as an online service. Pieces are also on display and available to purchase from the studio.

Working studio and art gallery of Jane Hunter. Jane Hunter is a contemporary artist working primarily in textiles. Jane's work focusses on mapping the physical, human and political landscapes of Scotland. Many of the pieces are inspired by geographical and geological features of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Watch the artist at work and find out more about her.

Dead End St is a subculture and vintage clothing and accessories shop that also has a great range of vinyl and regularly displayes artworks by local artists.