Ardrossan
Ardrossan is a town on the North Ayrshire coast in south-western Scotland. As per the 2001 Census, the town has a permanent population of approx 10952. In recent years, Ardrossan has become an affluent commuter town. The town boasts efficient and frequent rail, bus, road and ferry links. Since 2006, Ardrossan has been part of a regeneration area, overseen by the Irvine Bay Regeneration Company. Its vision for Ardrossan is as a gateway to Arran and as a good location to reside and relax close to the sea within a regenerated town centre serving the existing and incoming community. It has begun to be achieved by way of renewal of the town centre, which contains a derelict office in Princes Street which has been renovated into two modern shops. The former Jack Miller's Hotel building at 78 Princes Street was renovated in the the autumn of 2010, and has been home to many businesses. This includes an art gallery and artists' studio space referred to as Phoenix, and also a graphic design studio. The old pumphouse has been altered into an Italian restaurant. Ardrossan is also home to some notable buildings, like Barony St. John's Church and St. Peter-in-Chains Roman Catholic Church. St Peter's is a more modern building in an all-brick, Swedish style, dating from the middle of the 19th century. Both buildings are located on the South Crescent, which overlooks South Beach and Irvine Bay. The crescent is lined by big villas dating from the 19th century, many of which have been transformed into multiple residences. For all your home upgrades, be certain that you use vetted specialists in Ardrossan to ensure that you get the very best quality.