Woodcroft Holiday Cottages - six delightful properties to rent in the charming town of Ayr in South West Scotland

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What To Do In Ayrshire

Ayr Town
The Ayr that Robert Burns knew would have been considerably different to today's bustling town of 50,000 people which boasts Scotland's fifth largest shopping centre. The most prominent remnant of the Old Town is the 13th century Auld Brig (Old Bridge) which was the town's only river crossing for 500 years.

For The Literary
Robert Burns is synonymous with Ayrshire. The story of his life is woven into the very fabric of the Ayrshire countryside and many of his most famous poems and songs were set here. At Alloway, just outside Ayr, the various sites including his humble cottage birthplace, have been grouped together to form the Burns National Heritage Park. A single admission fee gives access to all the attractions.

For The Active
Ayrshire is a mecca for golfers from all over the world. Along a 15 mile stretch of coast there are 15 courses in an almost continuous chain including Open Championship venues such as Royal Troon, Turnberry and Old Prestwick (original home of the Open Championship). There are also many superb local golf courses with open access.

Ayr can also offer tennis, swimming pools, ice-rink, bike hire, leisure centre, cinemas, bowling, horse riding, fishing and some stunning coast, country and riverside walks.
 

   

For The Historians
Like most parts of Scotland, Ayrshire is rich in history and historic buildings and its most famous castle is Culzean, perched on the edge of a cliff. Designed in 1777 by Robert Adam and built round a 13th century tower, the castle was partly occupied by General (later President) Eisenhower during World War II. The apartment was subsequently gifted to him by the people of Scotland. The Country Park surrounding the castle was recently named "Britain's most beautiful" and features a deer park, walled gardens, little coves, sandy beaches and ranger service.

For a day out with a difference:

  • Ayr Racecourse hosts 40 racing days throughout the year.
  • The Isle of Arran offers a great day out - you can hop on a ferry and spend the day visiting Brodick Castle, walking along the beach or for a more strenuous hike, Goats Fell provides superb views.
  • Glasgow is only one hour away by car or train and such attractions as Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture (Hill House, the House for an Art Lover, the Glasgow School of Art), opera, theatre, shopping, museums etc make it ideal for a rainy day.
  • The historical capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, is also only two hours by car or train, adding another gold mine of activities to discover.

To find out more about what this wonderful part of the world has to offer, visit the official site of Scotland's National Tourism Board.

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