The town and port of Ayr is located on the Firth of Clyde in the south west of Scotland. It has been well established for many centuries and so has many wonderful attractions for visitors to it to enjoy. Here we will take a look at just a few of the attractions that you can enjoy if you decide to stay in Ayr.

1.    Culzean Castle – This is perched on the cliff tops above the town and offers you breathtaking views across it. Not only is it a wonderful place to explore but if you have the money you can always arrange to stay in it as well. The Marquess of Ailsa gave the National Trust the castle in 1945 but asked that the top floor of it being converted into an Apartment which was then presented to General Eisenhower. This was done as a way of thanking the General for commanding Scottish soldiers during World War Two. He used the apartment on more than one occasion including whilst he was President of America. Now these rooms are used a self contained country style hotel and there are six rooms in which guests can stay. 

2.    TheVikingar – It is here you will learn all about Vikings when they were in Scotland from the time of their invasion to the time when they were defeated in battle in 1263 in Largs. You have the chance to come face to face with their Gods and learn what life was like for the Vikings seven hundred years ago. There are also other facilities here such as a swimming pool, theatre and a play area for children.

3.    Burns Cottage & Museum – This is the house where Robert Burns was born and is located in a suburb of Ayr known as Alloway. The house was built Burns’ father and Burns himself only actually lived in it for the first 7 years of his life. The museum is also home to the Burns family bible.

4.    Robert Burns Monument – This overlooks the River Ayr and its two main bridges. The monument has been standing here since 1823 and inside it features more than 600 exhibits about Robert Burns. One of the two bridges you can see is Auld Brig. Which Burns prophesized would have to be rebuilt. This prophecy was realized when the original bridge had to be rebuilt in 1877.

When you next visit Ayr, be sure to book your Ayr hotel from this list.

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