Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 24
Dunure Castle (22 min) Remains of a medieval fortress on a coastal headland, including a modern labyrinth by a rocky beach. Ayr Beach (10 min) Scenic, family-friendly beach featuring water recreation, fishing & a nearby entertainment center. Greenan Castle (15 min) Castle, ruins, and history Citadel Leisure Centre (7 min) Burns Cottage (10 min) 18th-century childhood home of national poet Robert Burns, now a museum with self-guided tours. Royal Troon Golf Club (14 min) This prominent golf club established in 1878 has hosted many major championships & allows visitors. Dumfries House: part of The Prince's Foundation (26 min) Stately home with Chippendale furniture collection, tapestries and artwork, set in country estate. Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre (18 min) 14th-century, hilltop fortified tower house ruins with a visitor centre and historical exhibition. Culzean Castle (32 min) Castle dating from 1569 with lavish, round drawing room and oval staircase, plus deer park. Brig O' Doon (11 min) Dean Castle Country Park (19 min) 200-acre rural valley park with wooded trails, tearooms & shop around a 14th century castle museum. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (11 min) Self-guided tours of Burns Cottage plus museum housing manuscripts, books, artefacts and artwork. Prestwick Golf Club (10 min) Heads Of Ayr Farm Park (15 min) Fun park with bumper boats, electric tractors, trampolines, quad biking, various animals & more. Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building (20 min) Museum dedicated to the region's maritime industry with historic boats, artifacts, art & sculpture. |