The historic Kilmarnock and Troon Railway is a nine and a half mile stretch of railway. It was constructed by a man named William Bentinck, who was the 4th Duke of Portland and was built for a mere 42,000 pounds. It was built to carry loads of coal from mines located in the western area of Kilmarnock to the area of Troon. With the building of this railway, the Troon area began to blossom. Mr. Bentinck, also built docks north, around the harbor of Troon. This improved the areas Read the full story

The famous Laigh Milton Viaduct was once known as Milton Bridge. It is a viaduct that also is a railway that lies near the Laigh Milton mill, located in the East Ayrshire area of Scotland. The viaduct was closed down in the year of 1846, due to the realignment of the railways tracks. This viaduct or bridge as it was once known, is gorgeous set against its backdrop of lush green trees and grassy river banks. It crosses the River Irvine. Read the full story