Maritime History Tour with Betsy Miller, Aggie MacIntosh & Rum tasting
Sat 29 Mar 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM GMT
Scottish Maritime Museum, KA12 8BT
Description
Explore the maritime history of the Ayrshire Coast, meet pioneering characters from the past and sample the tastes of goods imported to our shores. Fun & informative, this tour will suit individuals, families and groups. (6yrs up recommended)
Starting in the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine.
Tour commences at 2pm.
The tour will conclude at 4pm, however you will have full access to the Scottish Maritime Museum, exhibits and current exhibition after your tour until closing at 5pm.
This tour includes -
A welcome drink of West Coast ginger wine.
A tour of the Scottish Maritime Museum and an introduction to some of the exhibits in the vast collection.
An introduction to Betsy Miller, first registered female ships captain who hailed from Saltcoats.
A short walk to the ship workers tenement rooms and a look into the lifestyle of a 1900’s family hosted by Aggie MacIntosh.
A visit to the boat shop, site of the original boat yard at Irvine Harbour.
An opportunity to sample Scottish produced Rum at the Captain's reserved table at the Scottish Maritime Museum (18s & over, only) Alternative non alcoholic cordial will be available for young seafarers and designated drivers.
Why not make a day of your visit and explore the beach park, pubs, restaurants, cafes & coffee houses along the harbouside or visit the Harbour Arts Centre and the artists studio courtyard behind the Ship Inn.
You will have access to the Scottish Maritime Museum, (this includes the current exhibition in the Museum) until closing time at 5pm.
General Adult Ticket £28
Includes tour and full day access to the Scottish Maritime Museum, three samples of Scottish rum or non alcoholic alternative.
Child Ticket. £14
Includes tour and full day access to the Scottish Maritime Museum, a sample of non-alcoholic ginger wine.
Access is good and all on one level. Wheelchair users can be accommodated with prior notice.
A short walk along between venues is part of this tour.
The weather can be changeable at the harbourside. Please ensure you have appropriate clothing for cold & possibly wet weather.
Location
Scottish Maritime Museum, KA12 8BT