Ayr

Situated on the Firth of Clyde, Ayr is a small town in South-West Scotland.  For visitors coming to Ayr there are several tourism activities to keep everyone active and busy.  There is a beautiful sandy beach complete with an esplanade that is very popular with joggers and day visitors.  With plenty of shopping and eating you can easily spend the day on the esplanade of Ayr
The Citadel, Ayr’s only leisure centre is also a popular attraction.  Located at the mouth of the River Ayr and the seafront at the South Harbour area it is a facility that hosts numerous sports.  You can choose swimming, tennis, indoor cricket, football, basketball and more.  This is where all the sporting competitions for the town are located as well as exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts and more.  The old harbour itself is an attraction as well.  With plenty of residential and commercial development it offers the best shops and restaurants in the area.
The two main streets of Ayr are home to the most prominent landmark, the spire of the Town Hall built in 1832.  Nearby is another great attraction, the Auld Brig, the original bridge of Ayr built in 1250.  Open to pedestrians it is one of the most distinctive features of Ayr.  The nearby Wallace Tower offers a great look at Ayr’s history as well.  Finally, a holiday in Ayr is not complete without a visit to Loundoun Hall, which is Scotland’s oldest merchant’s house, built in 1513.
If you are looking for outdoor recreation you can head five minutes to the north where you will find many golf courses.  The golf courses in and around Ayr are some of the best in Scotland.  In particular, Troon, one of the best hosted the British Open.  Also nearby is the home of famed poet Robert Burns, as well as a castle in ruins that used to be owned by the Kennedy family.