South Ayrshire

Snorkel below castles, around skerries and through ancient volcanic sea caves, all with the majestic Ailsa Craig rising from the Firth of Clyde.

From Ballantrae to Troon, experience the enchanting rugged beauty of the South Ayrshire coastline. Traverse rocky lava platforms, now full of rockpools, to reach beaches of golden sand. Snorkel within the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, where a hidden world of marine treasures awaits. Coastal waters are teeming with marine life as well as in some places, semi-precious stones including jasper and amethyst.

Search below while you are surrounded above by geological formations of no less than 350 million years old. Share the company of the iconic Ailsa Craig which overlooks all snorkel sites. This extinct volcano is of historical importance and is home to the third largest seabird colony in Britain. These different geological formations create diverse habitats for an array of marine life, from large marine mammals such as seals, otters and porpoise to vibrant beds of yellow periwinkles.

Based in Girvan, the Adventure Centre for Education (ACE) is an inclusive, community-led charity that enables people of all ages and abilities to experience, learn and benefit from the natural world in a safe and friendly environment. The centre provides outdoor education sessions across Ayrshire with its mobile facilities. They have many community initiatives that work towards the betterment of the region. Adventure Carrick, their commercial arm, supports the development of their work.