What To See and Do When You Stay in Ayr

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 sits on the cliff tops overlooking Ayr. The castle is open most days and it also offers accommodation for longer stays. The top floor of the castle was converted into an apartment in the 1940's for General Eisenhower to use. 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 – It is here you will learn all about Vikings when they were in Scotland from the time of their invasion to the time when they were defeated in battle in 1263 in Largs. You can find out about Viking Gods and learn what life was like during Viking times some 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 & Museum – This is the house where Robert Burns was born and is located in a suburb of Ayr known as Alloway. The house was built Burns' father and Burns himself only actually lived in it for the first seven years of his life. Plus also housed within the walls of the museum is 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 has been standing here since 1823 and inside it features over six hundred exhibits about Robert Burns. One of the two bridges you can see is Auld Brig. Which Burns prophesized 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.