Parks and Activities South Ayrshire
Historic Places - Wellington Square, Ayr
The main focal point of this square is the large formal public
gardens, which provides seasonal colour for its many visitors.
The gardens have a number of statues and monuments, including
the Cenotaph c.1920 by James K. Hunter, an Ayr architect.
Mr. Charles Shaw, a former Provost of Ayr built the first
house in the square in 1803, with the remaining houses being
built between 1810 and 1820. While the houses have individual
characteristics all were required to be two storey, built
of stone with a slate roof. Many of these houses have now
become hotels or offices.
Map of Wellington Square
