I’ve passed Ardrossan North Beach on my way to Largs on countless occasions. It’s always interested me, especially the view of the mountainous Isle of Arran from the road, the prominent yet somewhat random boulder on the sand (Big Jumbo? Locals, help me out here!), and the smooth roadside path between Ardrossan and Seamill. While this quiet Ayrshire beach…

It’s been ages since I laid eyes on Ardrossan South Beach. The last time was in passing on my way to Largs. But I do have faint memories of the town from my childhood. You see… Like many visitors, it was merely a stopping point for me before crossing the Firth of Clyde on a…