Ayr, Scotland Attractions

 
Ayr is not only a good shopping center but also a good base for exploring the Lowlands. It faces the island of Arran and is the main town in the county of Ayrshire. Robert Burns described the local people as "honest men and bonnie lasses". A memorial at the station, Tam o'Shanter Inn is an examples of the Burns legacy in the region. Devotees can even follow the Burns' Heritage Trail, a literary tour through southwest Scotland as far as Dumfries that takes in all the places connected with Burns. Ayr boasts an important racecourse, no fewer than three golf courses and a long sandy beach.
Picture of Culzean Castle

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A well-known attraction in Scotland, Culzean Castle reflects a mix of Roman, Greek and Classical architecture. The Castle is situated in a charming cliff-top location.

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Exterior of the Culzean Castle.Culzean Castle, Ayr
Window on the Battle of Largs Monument.Largs, Ayr
Canons at Culzean Castle.Culzean Castle, Ayr
Exterior of the Culzean Castle and canon.Culzean Castle, Ayr
The Culzean Castle and Country Park.Culzean Castle, Ayr
The imposing Culzean Castle.Culzean Castle, Ayr
Battle of Largs Memorial at Largs.Largs, Ayr
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