| the straightforward rooms with en suite bathrooms are named after malt whiskeys, and have tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have water views. dating from 1812 and with views of the isle of arran, this casual hotel with a colourful facade is 1. there's a casual bar and restaurant with fireplaces and stained-glass windows, plus a garden. breakfast is included. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 2 miles from ayr racecourse. 3 miles from royal troon golf club and 9
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 24
Dean Castle Country Park (19 min)
200-acre rural valley park with wooded trails, tearooms & shop around a 14th century castle museum. Royal Troon Golf Club (5 min)
This prominent golf club established in 1878 has hosted many major championships & allows visitors. Troon Beach (8 min) Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre (11 min)
14th-century, hilltop fortified tower house ruins with a visitor centre and historical exhibition. Dunure Castle (38 min)
Remains of a medieval fortress on a coastal headland, including a modern labyrinth by a rocky beach. Ayr Beach (26 min)
Scenic, family-friendly beach featuring water recreation, fishing & a nearby entertainment center. Dick Institute (21 min)
Cultural center featuring a history & heritage museum, art galleries, a library & event space. Barassie Beach (4 min) Eglinton Country Park (15 min)
Refined destination with castle ruins & 400-acre grounds for camping, fishing & recreation. Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building (14 min)
Museum dedicated to the region's maritime industry with historic boats, artifacts, art & sculpture. Fullarton Fairy Trail (7 min) Heads Of Ayr Farm Park (31 min)
Fun park with bumper boats, electric tractors, trampolines, quad biking, various animals & more. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (27 min)
Self-guided tours of Burns Cottage plus museum housing manuscripts, books, artefacts and artwork. Prestwick Golf Club (13 min) Greenan Castle (31 min)
Castle, ruins, and history | 
