Big Idea Irvine

 The Big Idea was a science centre located in the town of Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Located on the former Nobel Explosives manufacturing site on the Ardeer Peninsula, a new science and learning centre was planned in 2000 by the Millennium Commission, to celebrate the history of invention and inventors.

An estimated £14 million was spent for the construction of the exhibition.[1] After only 3 years of operation, the museum permanently closed in 2003 after a major decline in visitor numbers. As of 2024, no plans have been made for the former museum's redevelopment and it continues to lie abandoned on the peninsula.

Irvine Wharf and Jetty

The remains of the wharf and jetty that belonged to ICI works and previously the Nobel's Explosives Factory.

Irvine Harbour Crane

The harbour crane has seen better days,looking as though only the rust is holding it together,it has been moved  away from the harbour by the maritime museum for safe keeping,with the view of restoration,don't hold your breath.