The town of Ayr is located on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is long established and there are lots of attractions for you to enjoy. In this article we take a look at just a few of the attractions that you can enjoy if you decide to spend time when you visit Ayr.
1. Culzean Castle – This is perched on the cliff tops above the town and offers you breathtaking views across it. Not only is it a wonderful place to explore but if you have the money you can always arrange to stay in it as well. The Marquess of Ailsa gave the National Trust the castle in 1945 but asked that the top floor of it being converted into an Apartment which was then presented to General Eisenhower. This was done as a way of thanking the General for commanding Scottish soldiers during World War Two. He actually used the apartment on several occasions including one time when he was President of America. Now these rooms are used a self contained country style hotel and there are six rooms in which guests can stay.
2. TheVikingar – This explores the history of the Vikings in Scotland from the time of the Viking invasion to their defeat in 1263 in Largs. You have the chance to come face to face with their Gods and learn what life was like for the Vikings 700 years ago. But not only do you learn about the Vikings you can enjoy other facilities such as the swimming pool, theatre, a soft play area for children and the cafe.
3. Burns Cottage and Museum – This is the birthplace of Robert Burns and is to be found in Alloway. The house was originally built by his father and he only actually lived in it for the first seven years of his life, but it still houses a wonderful collection of memorabilia and manuscripts relating to this man. The museum is also home to the Burns family bible.
4. Robert Burns Monument – From here you have wonderful views looking out over the River Ayr and the two bridges which cross it. The monument was erected in 1823 and inside there are now over 600 exhibits all to do with one of Scotland’s most celebrated heroes. One of the two bridges you can see is Auld Brig. Burns prophesized that this bridge would have to be rebuilt. This prophecy was realized when the original bridge had to be rebuilt in 1877.
When you next visit Ayr, be sure to book your Ayr hotel from this list.
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