Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Information & Visitors Guide
Ayrshire is where Robert Burns was born and it is the magnificent coastline and lovely countryside that inspired much of his poetry. With some of the finest golf courses in Scotland, bustling market towns and ancient castles, Ayrshire offers the opportunity for a great family getaway. The Isle of Arran is legendary, not just for its knitwear but breathtaking scenery that ranges from deserted beaches to remote peaks.
Ayrshire and Arran Highlights
- Burns National Heritage Park - born in a cottage, it was his rambles around Ayrshire that sowed the seeds of his literary talents
- Crossraguel Abbey - atmospheric ruins named after a Christian cross, the Cross of Riaghail, which stood nearby
- Dean Castle Country Park - beautiful woodland walks, adventure playground and a fantastic 14th century castle
- Lochranza Castle - once a hunting lodge of the Scottish Kings, this 14th century castle is now an atmospheric ruin on the Isle of Arran
- Machrie Moor Stone Circles - the whole moorland is littered with the remains of early man from hut circles to chambered cairns
- Royal Troon Golf Club - founded in 1878 by a few enthusiasts Troon Golf Club soon outgrew its purely local reputation
- Vikingar! - the saga of the Vikings in Scotland from their invasion to defeat at the battle of Largs in 1263
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