Tourism

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.

Tourism forms an important part of the local economy in South Ayrshire, attracting more than 1.4 million visitors to the region annually, supporting nearly 4000 jobs and has an economic benefit of over £200 million to the region.

Things to do in South Ayrshire

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 Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
• 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.
• Take in a show at the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, or one of the many local events.

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.

More information

To find out more, or to make travel and accommodation arrangements please contact:

VisitScotland

Traveline Scotland

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

South Ayrshire Council
Tel: +44 (0) 300 123 0900
customerservices@south-ayrshire.gov.uk