Advantages: Scenery, friendly people and empty roads Disadvantages: May be too quiet for some
...a restaurant.
Stopped in Ayr for a look round the many shops. I felt the town had a rather ‘faded’ feel as though it was struggling to survive but we enjoyed a look around the Department stores and bought presents to take home with us.
On the way home we stopped by the Electric Brae which is an optical illusion on the road. Although we read the description of the Electric Brae we did not discover the secret of the illusion despite putting the car ... ...what to expect although we guessed that we should feel that the car was going uphill when it was in reality going down. I’d love to know how it works so any enlightenment would be appreciated
Friday - Our last day exploring and we decided to go to Galloway Forest Park and the Glentrool Visitor Centre. Again there were several trails to choose from and we opted for the 4.5 mile circular walk through pine and deciduous forest. It was a great day for ...
gardenguru1 08.10.2004
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Advantages: Fresh Sea Air Disadvantages: Too many tourists on Hot days
...Town - Royal Burgh of Ayr on Ciao, and thought I would dip back into my Ciao travel writing days of old, and share a little information with you.
Location and Getting There
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Ayr is situated on the West Coast of Scotland. From the England/Scotland border around the Gretna area, Ayr will take about 1 ¾ hours via road, using the M74 and A70. You can take the tourist route up the west coast from the border, but you ... ...is about ten minutes from Ayr itself. If you book about 4-5 months in advance you can often get tickets for about £1.99 plus taxes, so there is no excuse to stay away.
The driving journey from NW England takes under 4 hours, and I have worn a rut in the road from doing it quite often, so I know.
Accommodation
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Ayr is a tourist town, so there is a glut of accommodation to suit most budgets from cheap to luxury hotel. If it ...
helencbradshaw 12.11.2003
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Advantages: Lochs, scenery, Disadvantages: not suitable for wheelchair
...We stayed just outside of Ayr at the Haven Craig Tara camp; a few minutes on the bus or taxi would take you into the town centre. I was under the impression that the further north you went, the cheaper things become. How wrong could I been, prices are no cheaper, and indeed some are even more expensive than my hometown in Suffolk. Still I digress. Ayr is a pleasant enough town, with old building over looking the shoppers in the bustling streets below. ... ...and so forth. Ayr can also brag of a beach, which certainly cannot be accused of being ‘commercialised’. As far as we see it had one dingy looking café, and some toilets. But it is walk able from the town centre- so not too bad. A daily free bus goes from Craig Tara and Ayr into a local theme park called ‘Loudon castle’. As said the bus is free, and entry into the park is around normal, but wheelchair pushers/disabled helper ...
dabmim 15.08.2001
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Advantages: Beautiful scenery, lovely people good base to visit other cities Disadvantages: Scottish parliament let the area down in terms of funding, despite it's heritage value
...occasionally twice or more.
Ayr and the surrounding areas has everything you could wish for in a holiday destination. The countryside is both spectacular and soothing, but you are never far away from something to do if you wish. It is also uncannily warm at times due to the gulf currents arount the coast. The area is steeped in history, and not just the 18th century Burns period. You can go from various castles (including Culzean Castle about 25 ... ...closed down. Shame.
Ayr racecourse is two minutes from the town, and there are also various golf courses to choose from. Neither of which are my reasons for going, but it is a plus point for some.
You are never far away from a site or building which has a claim to the life of Rabbie Burns or been part of his stories. The "Auld Kirk" and Brig 'O' Doon in Alloway are two of my favourites. If you go in the Burns cottage museum, you can even look at ...
Alslad36 19.09.2006
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...south west scottish coastline from Ayr to Stranraer can be breathtaking. Views of Arran and the Ailsa Craig and especially the sight of the water glistening off the windows of Culzean Castle are pretty amazing.
Best to go in summer and dont forget to play golf. Close to both the championship courses of Turnberry and Royal Troon plus another 30 or so very good others you're spoilt for choice. ...
howaysali 09.08.2000
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