The Old Byre Visitor Centre in Machrie is situated just north of Machrie golf course, just look out for the signs. Here you will find a friendly family business comprising the Old Byre Showroom, Café Thyme and a large children’s play area. The Old Byre sells quality knitwear from brands such as Fisherman out of Ireland, Scott officer, Eribe and Harley of Scotland, it has clothing from Seasalt, Mistral, Thought and Barbour, sheepskin rugs, leather bags, accessories and lots more - a haven of lovely things to try on! Café Thyme has its own wood burning oven where delicious flatbread and Pides are made to order (Turkish style pizza), lamb kofte kebabs using local lamb, homemade soups, cakes, home grown salads and over 30 loose leaf teas to tempt you. Catering for all tastes there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, open 10am- 5pm with lunches served 12noon-3pm, it is fully licensed with spectacular views. From the café you can safely watch the children’splay area with trampoline, large Lego style bricks, sand pit, digger den, slide, swings and a grassed area for football, basketball and swing ball, all for only £1.50 per child to cover maintenance and upkeep. The Old Byre Visitor Centre is certainly worth a visit and is open 7 days a week.