Tourism
Around South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire has a distinctive appeal to visitors - long sandy beaches; rolling
countryside; market towns and rural villages, a rich built and cultural heritage
unrivalled golf and sporting opportunities; and a host of other leisure and recreational
facilities make it a must visit must return destination
Excellent air, sea, rail and road links make South Ayrshire quickly and easily accessible.
South Ayrshire offers a wide selection of quality assured accommodation from hotels
to bed and breakfast and self catering establishments to suit all preferences and
budgets that are available all year round. When it comes to wining and dining, South
Ayrshire boasts a wide array of restaurants, bistros and bars, many serving local
produce to suit all tastes and pockets.
South Ayrshire offers a wide selection of things to do. Discover the life and times
of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, born in Alloway in the southern outskirts
of Ayr in 1759, at the
Burns National Heritage Park. Visit architect Robert Adams' masterpiece:
Culzean Castle and Country Park near Maybole. Enjoy the 'Sport of Kings'
at Ayr Racecourse,
Scotland's premier racing centre offering more racing days than any other Scottish
course including the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup. Take in an exhibition
at Rozelle House and Maclaurin Galleries and the
McKechnie Institute. Add to this golf, football, sailing, angling, bowling,
shopping, night life, beaches and promenades, gardens and parks, scenic paths plus
much, much more, you can be as busy or a leisurely as you choose. With a year round
programme of indoor and outdoor events, South Ayrshire has international appeal
with something for everyone.
To find out more, or to make travel and accommodation arrangements please contact:
VisitScotland
Tel: 0845 22 55 121
info@Ayrshire-arran.com
Come Back
to Ayrshire
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 616135
enquiries@comebacktoAyrshire.com
Traveline
Scotland
Tel: 0871 200 22 33
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 678666
enquiries@Ayrshire-chamber.org
South Ayrshire
Council
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 612000
cst@south-ayrshire.gov.uk