Ayr tourist information

Historic and attractive Ayr is the heart of South Ayrshire, with fine buildings and stone bridges that cross the wide river.

Once one of the most important ports in Scotland, this large and bustling town is an excellent place to visit for sightseeing and shopping, as well as for walks around the harbour and sandy beaches looking over to the Isle of Arran and Mull of Kintyre.

Particularly fine are the 19th century Wallace tower and town hall, and the distinctive 'Auld' (old) and 'New' bridges over the river Ayr which date from the 15th and 19th centuries.

Ayr racecourse has a long history, and runs racing fixtures throughout the year, including the Scottish Grand National in April.

Ayr is also at the centre of 'Burns Country', and the nearby town of Alloway where the poet was born has become a suburb of Ayr, containing a number of historic sights linked with this iconic figure.

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Days Out around Ayr.

Visit the bithplace of Robert Burns at Alloway, just south of the town centre

Towns Near Ayr To Visit - straight line distance:

Prestwick (2.22 miles) Alloway (2.76 miles) Troon (5.49 miles) Maybole (8.04 miles)

Where to stay in Ayr

Hotels

Fairfield House Hotel 4* MAP

Fairfield Road Ayr KA7 2AR

A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality.
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2-4 Cassillis Street Ayr KA7 1DW

In the oldest part of town, just 2 minutes' walk from Ayr's sandy beach and the town centre, this charming, family-run hotel offers lovely rooms, tasty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking.
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Esplanade Ayr KA7 1DT

Boasting panoramic views over the Clyde to the Isle of Arran, and only 5-minutes’ walk from Ayr town centre, the hotel presents itself as the ideal base from which to explore the beauty of Ayrshire.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Coila Guest House 4* MAP

10 Holmston Road Ayr KA7 3BB

Impressive Victorian villa, recently upgraded to provide large en-suite rooms with king-size beds. The guest house is close to the railway station, handy for the town center and Prestwick Airport.
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36 Miller Road Ayr KA72AY

This charming Victorian bed and breakfast is situated in the town centre of Ayr, and boasts free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Culzean Castle, proudly overlooking the sea on the rugged coastline, is a 25-minute drive away.
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Ayr Town Lodge - Budget Hotel MAP

9 - 11 Barns Street Ayr KA7 1XB

In Ayr’s town centre just 180 metres from the beach, Ayr Town Lodge offers budget accommodation with walk-in showers. Guests can enjoy free parking and a communal self-catering kitchen.
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28 Station Road Dunure near Ayr KA7 4LL

Boasting spectacular uninterrupted views over the Firth of Clyde coast and across the sea to the Isle of Arran this spacious and exceptionally well appointed property sits just one mile from the picturesque fishing harbour at Dunure.
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