We have added another castle to our ‘Castles of North Ayrshire‘ section, this time it is Brodick Castle! A fortress has stood on the location of Brodick Castle since the 5th century and by the 10th century, the site was under the control of Norse forces until they were driven from Arran following the Battle of Largs in 1263. The …
Wallace Hartley: Titanic Exhibition
Maria Robinson was the fiancée of Titanic’s bandleader, Wallace Hartley. Wallace gave Maria this brooch and locket which contained his photograph on the occasion of their engagement. The brooch is gold with an inlay of pearls in the form of a “W” for Wallace. In April 1912 Wallace Hartley was offered the position of bandmaster for RMS Titanic, a position …
Our Latest Exhibition is Here! Titanic: Honour & Glory
Visit our Heritage Centre in Saltcoats to see our latest exhibition: ‘Titanic: Honour and Glory’, which follows the history of one of the most infamous ships ever made. From construction in Belfast, to the fateful maiden voyage, the exhibition features video interviews and a wide variety of artefacts including some of the beautiful china dinner plates upon which meals were …
Heritage Centre Closed For Christmas
As of today (14th of December 2022) we are now officially closed for the Christmas holidays at our Heritage Centre in Saltcoats. In the new year, our latest exhibition ‘Titanic: Honour & Glory’ will be waiting for you when we re-open on the 9th of January. Featuring fascinating videos and a wide variety of objects from (and relating to) the …
Our Latest Exhibition: Little Black Dress
The North Ayrshire Heritage Team and volunteers at Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume have been working in partnership to bring you the latest exhibition at North Ayrshire Heritage Centre in Saltcoats. The Little Black Dress exhibition is a celebration of that staple garment from the time the phrase was coined in the 1920s until the mini dresses …
Places That We Know: River of Stories VR
Our friends at Places That We Know have created a wonderful VR experience (that you can watch in 2D on a normal screen too!) called ‘River of Stories’. Check out their VR section HERE. Come with us now on a journey into the past, as we pluck tales like droplets from the swirling waters of the Garnock. Don’t be afraid, …