Darvel Music Festival

7th - 9th May 2010

Enjoy the splendour of the Irvine Valley then come along and join us for some great 'LIVE' music at the black bull inn from 3-5 pm on Saturday 8th May 2010.

The highly talented singer-songwriters Iain Mckinnon and James Dickerson will be performing plus other local musicians including Alex Mcallister and David Paterson - Please note this event is FREE
(click here for more info)

See www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/ivrp for full details of all the great walks taking place over the weekend.

To view the Irvine Valley Regeneration Partnership Brochure 2010 in PDF Format, please click on the link below:
(IVRP_Brochure 2010.pdf)

Leisure and Recreation

The 8th Irvine Valley Walking Festival will take place during the Four Season Music Festival in May 2010. So why not have a healthy walk, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley then have a meal and come along to one of our great shows. For more information on the walking & outdoor festival contact 01560 322966 or email ivrp@btconnect.com

The Loudoun Castle Family Theme Park and the Newmilns Snow and Sport Complex offer a great range of activities and superb value for money. Contact www.loudouncastle-online.co.uk and www.skinewmilns.co.uk for further information.

Visitors are welcome at nearby Loudoun Gowf Club - the only 'gowf ' club in the world! Be part of their centenary celebrations in 2009
contact www.loudoungowfclub.co.uk for further information.

Darvel Skateboard Park is great for kids and teenagers alike.

Morton Park leads down to the River Irvine - Fishing permits available.

Lanfine Estate near Darvel offers pleasant walks and cycling opportunities plus stunning countryside. Contact www.landandforestry.com Lanfine (UK).

Nearby Loudoun Hill is steeped in history (Romans, Bruce and Wallace etc) and has fantastic views and an amazing sculpture 'Spirit of Scotland' situated next to a small picnic area.

Darvel Telephone Museum is also well worth a visit.

Family Activities

Gibb of Galston

Threepwood Farm, Sorn Rd
Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, KA4 8ND
Telephone 01563 820233 Mob. 07703487100

Web Site www.gibbofgalston.co.uk

Eating Out - Locally

Nings Cafe - West Main St, Darvel NOW open. we would urge you to try out their lovely food.

The Loudoun Hill Inn has been offering great food for a number of years now and a firm favourite with festival acts and fans alike. They also offer fine wines and an afternoon menu.

Nicaea Cafe Bistro in Newmilns also has a fine menu.

If its just a quick snack that you are after then why not try The Bobbin Cafe (Newmilns), Nat's Snacks, The Sandwich Box, Royal Tandoori, Universal Chinese or Ali's Tandoori.

Have a pint or two at one of our three local hostelries; Black Bull Inn, Railway Inn or Horseshoe Inn * PS Please drink responsibly!

Other Food and Drink Establishments in the Area

The Crown Hotel - Newmilns
K2 Indian Restaurant - Galston
The Wee Train - Galston
The Coach House Restaurant - Loudoun Castle Theme Park
The Craigie Inn - Craigie Village
The Sorn Inn - Sorn
Kings Arms Hotel - Fenwick
Fenwick Hotel
Jefferson's Restaurant - Kilmarnock
Merchants Bistro - Kilmarnock
Craufurdland Fishery and Craufurdland Eco-Restaurant (Opening Spring 2010)- near Fenwick

Need Transport?

Private Hire and Mini Bus Hire

McColl's Private Hire - 07969267355

Redline Fly Airport 4U - www.flyairport4U.com

Also 1st class cars and Eagle Taxi & Mini-Bus Hire

Award Winning Public Transport

The Bio- Bus is operated by Stagecoach - www.stagecoachbus.com

East Ayrshire - ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Dumfries House
www.dumfries-house.org.uk

Burns Monument Centre - Kay Park /Kilmarnock
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk

The Mauchline Burns Club
www.mauchlineburnsclub.com

Dean Castle & Country Club
www.deancastle.com

Barony 'A' Frame - Mining Heritage Site
www.pitheidpatter.co.uk

Centrestage Theatre, Kilmarnock
www.centrestagetheatre.co.uk

Pulse Recording Studios
www.pulserecordingstudio.com

Palace Theatre and Grand Hall Kilmarnock
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk

In addition the River Ayr Walkway and Whitelee Forest are not too far away.

Last but not least we have a lovely B&B nearby at Gowanbank House plus good accommodation at Loudoun Mains Country Club, The Crown Hotel (Newmilns), Travel Lodge (Hurlford), Premier Travel Inn & Park Hotel, Kilmarnock plus the Fenwick Hotel.

WE HOPE YOU WILL BOOST OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMY DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSIC FESTIVAL - THANK YOU

Getting to Darvel

Driving Directions to Venue:

From Glasgow follow southbound M77/A77 until Galston turn off. Follow A719 to Galston roundabout. Take first left off roundabout signposted Darvel along A71 via Newmilns to Darvel. Town Hall is situated on West Main Street in middle of town at traffic lights.

Public Transport to Venue:

By Bus: X76 and X77 from Glasgow then 1 from Kilmarnock to Darvel

By Rail: Nearest railway station is Kilmarnock.

Click here for map

Hotels

The Crown Hotel, Main Street, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 329422

Craigie Inn
www.craigieinn.com

Loudoun Mains Country Cottages, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 321246
www.loudounmains.co.uk

Drumboy Lodge, Springholm, Drumclog
Tel: 01357 440544
Mobile: 07766 347896
www.drumboy-lodge.com

The Maxwood Hotel, 23 Maxwood Road, Galston
Tel: 01563 821699

The Travelodge, near Hurlford
Tel: 01563 573810

Best Western Fenwick Hotel
Tel: 01560 600478

The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock
Tel: 01563 545999

Bed and Breakfast

Loudoun Mains, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 321246
www.loudounmains.co.uk

Mrs Seton, Auchenbart Farm, Darvel
Tel: 01560 320392

Mrs Mitchell, Whatriggs Farm, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 700279

Mrs Hoy, Hill Farm, Galston
Tel: 01560 700234

Mrs Howie, Hillhouse Farm, Kilmarnock (inc Self Catering)
Tel: 01560 523370

Gowan Bank House
www.gowanbankhouse.com

Caravan Sites

Loudoun Mains, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 321246
www.loudounmains.co.uk

R Cowan, Polbaith Farm, Galston
Tel: 01560 700229

Portland Brae Caravan Park, Hurlford
Tel: 01563 525076

Places to Eat

The Crown Hotel, Main Street, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 329422

The Loudoun Hill Inn, Loudoun Hill, Darvel
Tel: 01560 320275
www.loudounhillinn.co.uk

The Railway Inn, Darvel
Tel: 01560 323469

The Maxwood Hotel, Galston
Tel: 01563 821699

The Wee Train, Galston
Tel: 01563 821123

Nicaea Café Bistro, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 322394

Coffee Shops/Cafes

The Sandwich Box, Darvel
Tel: 01560 320500

The Bobbin Café, Newmilns
Tel: 07799 433404

Nicaea Café Bistro, Newmilns
Tel: 01560 322394

Balmoral Knitwear Coffee Shop, Galston
Tel: 01563 820213

Chatters Tea Room, Galston
Tel: 01563 821937

Taxi Services

REDLINE Fly Airport 4U
Contact www.flyairport4U.com

1st Class Cars
Tel: 01560 320047

Mccolls private hire - Darvel
Tel: 07969267355

Eagle Taxis
Tel: 01560 322286

Airport Direct
Tel: 01563 822284

Hurlford Radio Cars
Tel: 01563 544882

Music Shops

R.G.M. Music
24 Nelson Street Kilmarnock
Tel: 01563 537711
www.rgmmusic.co.uk

Charities

Scottish Cancer Support
29b Brown Street, Newmilns, KA16 9AD
Tel: 01560 321875
scottishcancersupport.org.uk