Machrie is divided into four
districts - Tormore, Auchengallon, Auchencar, and Dougarie. It is mainly a
farming community with sheep and beef the main products.
A nine hole golf course was
opened in 1900.
The Dukes of Hamilton built
the shooting lodge at Dougarie.
The stone circle at
Auchengallon and the series of circles on Machrie Moor are among the most
remarkable archaeological sites on the Island.