Hi Barry,
Outcast is right I am from your neck of the woods, Saltcoats to be exact. There are four of my mates who fly regular in the area two Saltcoats, one Ardrossan and one Kilmarnock based. If you drop me a PM with your contact details I'll pass it on. I'm sure they would be happy to talk flying with you and show you round their kit.
I think that they know of someone who is an instructor in the area so should be able to point you in the right direction.
Cheers Col...
If you have a look at my photo album on this site there are some pics My mate took of me flying the coast between Saltcoats and Largs last year.