The biggest of the five racecourses in Scotland, Ayr is the host of the Scottish Grand National, which takes place as part of a two-day meeting in April every year....

Founded in the 13th Century by the Earl of Carrick this tremendous abbey is one of the most important historical religious buildings in the region. The abbey is in...

Rozelle House was the property of the Royal Burgh of Ayr for many years before changing back into private hands. The first manor house on the site was built...

The castle’s association with the Stuarts gives Dundonald its special importance. It was built by Robert Stuart in 1371 to mark his succession to the throne of Scotland. The castle...

Dunaskin Open Air Museum tells the story of the Industrial Revolution in the Ayrshire region. There are a series of displays that pertain to the main industries of the...

Culzean Castle and Country Park has for many years been a popular visitor attraction in this region. The fantastic castle would have once been one of the more important...

This cottage was the home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who was the original Souter Johnnie of Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter. Life-sized stone figures of the Souter, Tam,...