Robert Burns Country
Burns Cottage, Burns Monument, Burns Museum, Brig O'Doon, Auld Kirk o' Alloway,
and the Tam O'Shanter Experience.
Doon Castle and Loch Doon Loch Doon itself has a length of some
5.5 miles and is about 1.5 miles broad at its widest part.
Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group
The Scottish Industrial Railway Centre in Dalmellington, Ayrshire.
Preserving working steam in Ayrshire.
Cathcartson Visitor Centre
At the Cathcartston Visitor Centre in the centre of Dalmellington, we can discover
what life was like for the Ayrshire weaving communities during the 18th century.
Culzean Castle And Country Park Near Maybole.
Electric Brae Have you ever rolled up a hill in your car?
"The 'Electric Brae', known locally as Croy Brae.
Louden Castle Theme Park
Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board
Take a tour in and around Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran.
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
Independent airport providing passenger, freight, general aviation and military
services. Includes live flight information and news, facilities, directions and
contacts .
Turnberry Hotel Golf Courses and Spa
A place where untamed countryside and unspoilt coastline sit side by side, where
Robert the Bruce once ruled. Turnberry delivers the warmth of a country house hotel,
famous links courses, excellent country pursuits, a world-class spa and hours
simply relaxing.
Ayrshire Equitation Centre
Offers riding instruction, hacking, holidays and livery. Includes details of
facilities, events and services.
The Magnum Leisure Centre
One of Scotlands largest purpose built leisure facilities, owned and operated by
North Ayrshire Council, offers you the chance to experience a day out like no other.
Isle of Arran Main Map
Map with a clickable index and focus for information about the island of Arran.
VisitArran
A guide to the island including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, golf, fishing and
other outdoor activities. A map of the island, with village details is also
included.
New Lanark Conservation Trust - A World Heritage Site
Village founded in 1785 as a model industrial town. History and visitor information.
Ayrshire is well placed to offer the visitor plenty of things to do. It has a wide range of visitor attractions across the county and Castles and historic trails abound with many famous sites of interest and ruins to be explored and an abundance of family attractions and outdoor sports facilities.
History and heritage loom large with a list including the very splendid Culzean Castle, Dundonald Castle and other country parks and castles at Kelburn and Dean. Robert Burns was born in nearby Alloway and there are attractions showcasing his life and works and in May every year a festival of the arts, Burns an' a" That, celebrates his influence.
For the Burns enthusiast or even just the casual visitor a trip to the Burns National Heritage Park is a must. You can enjoy the audio-visual interpretation of Tam O'Shanter Experience before strolling along the road to visit Burns Cottage. Continue the experience with a visit to Souter Johnnie's Cottage or the Bachelor's Club.
For the family how about the Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Vikingar, Loudoun Castle Theme Park or experience a bit of industrial heritage at the Scottish Maritime Museum.
Family leisure centres include The Magnum, Galleon Leisure Centre and The Citadel in Ayr. Other outdoor and sporting facilities include the Newmilns Snow Centre which is about fifteen minutes from Kilmarnock and offers dry slope skiing and snowboarding facilities.