About Ayr
 Ayr is a town on Ayr Bay, on the Firth of Clyde, at the mouth of the River Ayr. It has a population of just below 50,000 inhabitants which swells considerably in the summer months with the influx of tourists from around the globe. Ayr is a former royal burgh and county town of Ayshire it is now the administrative centre of South Ayshire Council. Robert Burns was born in the nearby town of Alloway and has very strong associations with Ayr (cottage pictured left - click to view an enlargement). A statue of Rabbie can be seen at, the aptly named, Burns Statue Square, Ayr but his face will be visible on virtually every turn of your head - on tourist items such as the ever popular tea-towel.
 Ayr and the general area is the playground for Glasgow and the industrial towns of the Clyde and those of south-west of Scotland and beyond. Tourism is one of the greatest industries of the area which has long stretches of sandy beaches, first class golf links, superb sports and recreational facilities, family entertainment and a lively nightlife. Ayr is now one of Britain's premier coastal resorts and boasts a seafront esplanade of 2½ miles (4km). Belleisle has an aviary and two golf courses, the public minicipal course and the Seafield course (which was designed by James Braid in 1927).
 Ayr is home to Scotland's leading racecourse which is home to the the Scottish Grand National and the Gold Cup Festival and offers more racing days than any other Scottish course. Other tourist attractions include nearby Culzean Castle designed by Robert Adam for the Kennedy Family (now cared for by the National Trust For Scotland). Culzean Castle is well worth a visit as both the architecture and the surrounding gardens are trully spectacular. You will find it just south of Ayr, perched on a cliff top giving it astounding views across the sea to the mountains of the Isle of Arran. The perfect location for the family day out it offers horse riding, shooting, sailing, fishing and much more to enjoy.
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