Local Attractions

Surrounded by rolling hills and sandy beaches, golf lovers can enjoy the many world class championship courses available within Ayrshire. The famous Westin Turnberry Resort and Hotel offers excellent spa and leisure facilities, whilst for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits there is horse riding and local trout and sea fishing available.

The purpose-built Edwardian golfing resort of Turnberry is a mecca for well-heeled golfers around the globe. You’ll need to be of a certain standard to tackle this famous links course though – it has hosted the Open Championship. On the coast is a lighthouse and a ruined castle, birthplace of Robert the Bruce in 1274. The granite island of Ailsa Craig is ten miles offshore in the Firth of Clyde. The island is home to 40,000 gannets.

The historic Culzean castle, constructed by the order of the 10th Earl of Cassilis in 1777, which featured in the original 1977 British cult film “The Wicker Man” is just ten minutes away with beautiful walks around its stately gardens.

The Ailsa Craig is a 1,114 feet high volcanic rock that rises from the middle of the Firth of Clyde. With the Ayrshire town of Girvan being only ten miles east of the Craig, some local boat owners offer trips around the rock.

Girvan is an unspoilt town by the sea offering a diverse range of sporting pursuits as well as many arts and crafts activities. Originally a fishing port, it is now also a seaside resort featuring beaches, cliffs and a quaint boating harbour.

Ayr is just a twenty minute drive along the A77 motorway, offering excellent shopping, bars, clubs and restaurants alongside many historic monuments and attractions like Burns National Heritage Park with Burns cottage, Brig o’ Doon and many more.

• Culzean Castle
• Drumlanrig Castle
• Waverley Excursions
• Blairquhan
• Ayr Racecourse
• Burns Heritage Park
• Heads of Ayr Farm Park
• Pirate Petes
• Turnberry Hotel

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