Ayr racecourse is located within the seaside town of the same name. In addition to an attractive (and often empty) beach, Ayrshire is stacked full of excellent golf courses and is the home of Scotland's Bard - Robert Burns.
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Crossraguel Abbey |
Crossragual Abbey
Maybole
KA19 5HQ
Tel: 01655 883113
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
hs.explore@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
Founded in the early 13th century by the Earl of Carrick, the remains include the church, cloister, chapter house and much of the domestic premises.
Open April-Sept 0930-1800, October Mon-Sat 0930-1600, Sun 1400-1600 |
Dundonald Castle |
Visitor Centre Winehouse
Yett
Dundonald
Kilmarnock
KA2 9HD
Tel: 01563 851489
www.dundonaldcastle.org.uk
info@dundonaldcastle.org.uk |
A splendid example of a medieval tower house.
Open end of March to end of October |
Kelburn Castle And Country Centre |
Kelburn Estate
Largs
KA29 0BE
Tel: 01475 568685
www.kelburncountrycentre.com
admin@kelburncastle.com |
The Castle provides an impressive backdrop to the exotic gardens, famous trees and many features of historical interest.
The Kelburn Glen with its waterfalls and deep gorges is regarded as one of Scotland's most beautiful woodlands and leads to spectacular views over the islands of the Firth of Clyde.
Open all year. |
Loudoun Hall |
Boat Vennel
Ayr
KA7 1HR
Tel: 01292 612000
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
cst@south-ayrshire.gov.uk |
A rare and extremely important example of an early 16th century town house |
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The Arran Brewery Company Ltd |
Cladach Visitor Centre
Brodick
Isle Of Arran
KA27 8DE
Tel: 01770 302353
www.arranbrewery.co.uk
info@arranbrewery.co.uk |
The Arran Brewery Co. is a micro brewery, producing traditionally brewed real ale in both cask and bottles.
Easter-Oct Mon-Sat 1000-1700 Sun 1200-1700, Winter - please phone for details. |
Burns National Heritage Park |
Murdoch's Lone
Alloway
Ayr
KA7 4PQ
Tel: 01292 443700
www.burnsheritagepark.com |
The birthplace of Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, featuring the Burns Cottage, museum, Burns Monument, the Brig o'Doon, the haunted Kirk Alloway and the Tam O' Shanter Experience Visitor Centre.
Open 7 days 0930-1730 |
Heads Of Ayr Park Farm |
Dunure Road
Ayr
KA7 4LD
Tel: 01292 441210
www.headsofayrpark.co.uk
info@headsofayrpark.co.uk |
An Open Farm hosting the largest collection of rare and exotic animals, birds and pets in Ayrshire.
Open Easter-Oct 1000-1600 |
Laigh Milton Viaduct Railway |
West Gatehead
KA2 0BP
Tel: 01292 612000
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
cst@south-ayrshire.gov.uk |
Laigh Milton Viaduct is believed to be the 1st passenger steam railway in the world and the viaduct, built in 1812, is probably the oldest surviving railway viaduct.
Open all hours, but care should be taken when visiting, as the viaduct is open to the elements. |
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Maclaurin Art Galleries |
Rozelle Estate
Monument Road
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
Tel: 01292 445447
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk |
One of the best 20th century collections of art in Scotland.
Mon-Sat 1000-1700 |
Rozelle House |
Monument Road
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
Tel: 01292 445447
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk |
Rozelle House is the permanent home to a significant collection of 54 paintings by the renowned Scottish artist Alexander Goudie.
Open April-October Mon-Sat 1000-1700 Sun 1400-1700 |
