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The Brig O'Doon
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"Alloway (The steep river by the cairn." 3 miles south of Ayr town centre lies the birthplace of the poet Robert Burns (1759 – 1796). Burn’s Cottage and museum holds many manuscripts and relics which attract tourists and students interested in the life and works of the poet. The cottage, built in 1758 is the oldest house in the village. After your visit to the cottage, 500 yards further down the road is the Burns Heritage Centre (Tam O’Shanter Experience), where you can find out more about the poet. In addition, the gardens and monument, the Auld Kirk of Alloway and the Auld Brig O’Doon ("Where the witches chase..." in the most famous of Burns tales, Tam O’Shanter comes to an exciting close), all are worth a visit. |
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Culzean Castle
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Culzean Castle and Country Park (National Trust of Scotland). Pronounced "cul-ain" is a dream castle created by Robert Adam in the 1780’s for the Earl of Cassillis, it stands on a cliff top overlooking the Lower Firth of Clyde and is the National Trust of Scotland’s most visited property. General Eisenhower had a suite of rooms there and he visited the castle on a number of occasions. An exhibition relating to General Eisenhower is permanently on display. Other castles to visit within the area are Dean Castle at Kilmarnock and Dundonald Castle, as well as the ruins of Dunure and Greenan Castles.. |
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Turnberry Golf Course
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Sporting Opportunities (All in Ayrshire)
Golf Ayr is at the centre of some of Scotland’s finest golf courses including Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick (The venue for the first ever British Open in 1860). Ayr Racecourse Scotland’s premier horse racing venue and the home every year of the Scottish Grand National in May and the Ayr Gold Cup in September. Football Somerset Park, Ayr United Football Club’s ground. Northfield Bowling Complex Each year the Scottish Ladies and Men's Bowling Championships are held here and this is also the venue for the World Bowling Championships in 2004. |
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Further Afield...
Glasgow The city is less than 1 hour by train or car with all the attractions of a major city and in addition the famous Burrell Collection opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 21 October 1983. Sir. William Burrell (1861 – 1958) was born in Glasgow. Also many fine examples of the architect Charles Rennie MacIntosh (1868 – 1928) born in Glasgow and pioneer of the Modern Movement. And Alexander "Greek" Thomson (1817 – 1875), born in Balfron, who is regarded as the greatest architect of Victorian Glasgow. And not forgetting... Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Isle of Arran and Galloway Forest Park are all suitable for a days outing. |
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