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

Homecoming Scotland 2009
Tel: 0131 472 2408
info@homecomingscotland2009.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