Trading Standards

Contact Us

Trading Standards
5/7 River Terrace
Ayr
KA8 OBJ

Tel: 01292 616060
Fax: 01292 616061

Consumer and Business Advice Centre

Opening Hours
Mon to Thur 8.45am - 4.45pm
Friday 8.45am - 4pm

South Ayrshire's Trading Standards Consumer and Business Advice Centre is situated in River Terrace close to Ayr town centre.

Find Us

From Ayr High Street

Cross the Auld Brig' which runs behind Marks & Spencer. The lane which leads to the bridge can be found adjacent to the 'Millets' outdoor clothing store, near the bottom of the High Street (close to Marks & Spencer). Once over the bridge, River Terrace can be found on the right. Our office is approximately 50 metres along on the left hand side.

From Glasgow

Leave Glasgow on the M77/A77 for Kilmarnock and Ayr. Remaining on the dual carriageway past Kimarnock you will eventually arrive at the Monkton Roundabout - ('BP petrol station' and 'Monkton Lodge' situated on far side). Remain in the left hand filter lane and continue left on the A77. At the next roundabout (the Whitletts roundabout), take the third exit (A719) leading to North Ayr.

Go straight through the traffic lights (past the 'Redstone Inn'). Continue on this road straight through two sets of traffic lights (passing a McDonalds Restaurant and Ayr Racecourse on the left hand side). Eventually you will come to a roundabout. At this roundabout take the first exit (left) and immediately go into the right hand lane. Continue for approximately 100m and take the first right turn across the dual carriageway into Strathayr Place. Take the first right into the Trading Standards car park.

From the South - Dumfries via Cumnock

From Dumfries take the A76 following the signs for Thornhill/Sanquhar/Ayr/Kilmarnock. Remain on the A76 following the signs for Cumnock and Ayr, going through Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel and New Cumnock. You will then come to a roundabout at Cumnock. Take the second exit marked Ayr/Kilmarnock (this will bypass Cumnock). At the next roundabout take the first exit (left) marked A70 for Ayr. You will pass through Ochiltree and then Coylton. Remain on the A70 until you come to a roundabout. Go straight through this roundabout (2nd exit). You are now entering Ayr along Holmston Road.

Continue along this road until you come to two small roundabouts, at the first roundabout turn right into Station Rd. Continue along this road to the next roundabout. Take the first exit (left) by the Fire Station into John St.(dual carriageway). Take the second turn on the left into Strathayr Place. Take the first right into the Trading Standards car park.

Travelling by Train

There is a regular Train service from Glasgow to Ayr approximately every 20 mins. From Ayr Station it is advisable to travel by taxi (the taxi rank is at the front of the station). If you do wish to travel on foot, leave by the front of the station and cross Burns Statue Sq. (Odeon Cinema should be across the road on the left). Follow the street as it swings round right (into Alloway St) and continue onto the High St. After approximately 5-10 mins. walk you should find the Marks and Spencer store on your right. You should then cross the Auld Brig' which runs behind Marks and Spencer. The lane which leads to the bridge can be found adjacent to the 'Millets' outdoor clothing store (just to the left of Marks and Spencer). Once over the bridge, River Terrace can be found on the right. Our office is approximately 50 metres along on the left hand side.

Travelling by Bus

Buses from Glasgow to Ayr run approximately 3 times an hour. On arriving at Ayr bus station leave by the Sandgate exit. Turn right and walk down that street (called 'The Sandgate') until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right onto the High St. (past Woolworths towards Marks & Spencer.) You should then cross the Auld Brig' which runs behind Marks & Spencer. The lane which leads to the bridge can be found adjacent to the 'Millets' outdoor clothing store (just to the left of Marks & Spencer). Once over the bridge, River Terrace can be found on the right. Our office is approximately 50 metres along on the left hand side.