South Ayrshire Council

Ayr Town Hall

Ayr Town Council, in 1825 decided to build a new town hall and burgh chambers at the corner of High Street and New Bridge Street, work beginning in 1827 to the plans of Thomas Hamilton of Edinburgh. He produced a classical style very much in fashion at the time. Incorporating a magnificent steeple rising 225 feet, which still dominates the skyline of the town. The town hall cost £10,000.

In 1836 the steeple was damaged when struck by lightening when some stone blocks were thrown to the ground. In 1878-81 the buildings were extended to the plans of Campbell Douglas and Sellars, however a fire damaged them in 1897, after which J.K. Hunter rebuilt the interiors.

The organ was installed in 1903. The Provost's Room contains items of local interest from the Burgh of Ayr and the pictures of the Provosts of Ayr are displayed in the Meeting Room corridor together with three monumental portraits of Hugh Cowan, Hugh Miller and Lord James Crichton Stuart MP.

The Town Hall consists of the Town Hall, the Council Chamber and two Committee Rooms. The Town Hall can hold 700 people, the Chamber can hold 50 people and the Committee Rooms can hold 25 people.

There is also a loop system for those with hearing impairment in the Town Hall and wheelchair access is available.

The Town Hall is suitable for concerts and should alcohol be required, this can be arranged by obtaining an occasional permit from the Town Buildings in Ayr. Catering can be arranged through South Ayrshire Council.

Address

New Bridge Street, Ayr, KA7 1JX
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