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 Wellington Square
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"An ancient city by an ancient sea" these words are particularly applicable to Ayr. They spring to mind whenever you think of this old town on the Firth of Clyde just 35 miles from Glasgow. Ayr dates back to 1205 and the original charter of erection by King William the Lion still lies safe in the custody of the Town Clerk. The tower of St. John is all that remains of the ancient church of St. John the Baptist built around the same date can still be visited. |
 Ayr Town Centre
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The Auld Brig of Ayr on its present site probably dates back almost as far as the Church of St. John The Auld Kirk (1654) where the poet Robert Burns was a member, (Services are still conducted there each Sunday). Loudon Hall overlooking the Harbour traces its deeds back to 1534 and in its heyday was the town house of the hereditary Sheriff of Ayrshire. Today, with a population of 48,008 the town of Ayr is a busy and bustling shopping centre with many fine restaurants, public houses and night clubs. An ODEON cinema, ten-pin bowling alley and the Gaiety Theatre, all within a 10 minute walk of Belmont Guest House. |
 Paddle Steamer Waverley
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Ayr’s beach is one of the finest in south-west Scotland with miles of golden sand. The Waverley, which sets sail from Ayr harbour, is the last sea going paddle steamer in the world. Built on the Clyde in 1948 at A&J Inglis Ltd., Pointhouse Shipyard, the steamer sets sail for cruises to the Isle of Arran, Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne during the months of July and August each year. In 1999-2000 the Waverley had a £3 million refurbishment at George Prior Engineering in Gt. Yarmouth to bring her back to her full glory. A great day out not to be missed. Also near the harbour is the Citadel Leisure Centre and swimming pool. |
