Situated on the spectacular Clyde Coast, Ayr has beautiful scenery, fascinating history and some of the finest golf courses in the world.
History & Heritage
Ayr is part of the Burns Heritage Trail, with Burns Cottage and the Tam O’Shanter experience on its doorstep. This year Ayrshire celebrates their world famous bards’ 250 year birthday with the Burns an a’ That festival from 16 to 24 May.
Culzean Castle and Country Park, situated on a cliff-top near Maybole, is often described as the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the National Trust of Scotland. Other well-preserved and worth while castles to visit are Kelburn and Dean Castle in North Ayrshire and Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran.
For more information please visit:
www.visitscotland.com
www.homecomingscotland2009.com
www.nts.org.uk
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Golfing
If you are a Golf enthusiast you’re welcome to enjoy the feast of golf courses in and around Ayr. Since 1860 Open Championships are played on the local courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick. These prestigious courses are complimented by many fine municipal golf courses. The whole of Ayrshire & Arran has over 40 outstanding courses for both professional and amateur.
This year the Open Championship is held again on the golf course at Turnberry.
For more information please visit:
www.opengolf.com
If you would like to book golf tours on some of these prestigious golf courses, please visit the website of the following company:
www.gailestravel.com
or
www.spela-golf.com
The Isle of Arran
From Ardrossan (a 30 minute car ride) the ferry can take you across to the Isle of Arran. Here a visit to Brodick Castle and its grounds are highly recommended. Furthermore you can enjoy a visit to the distillery, museums, high quality local crafts and locally produced food and soap.
For more information please visit:
www.visitarran.net
