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|  Something
for Everyone
As a destination for visitors South Ayrshire has a distinctive
appeal - long sandy beaches; unique cultural heritage at the
Burns National Heritage Park and Culzean Castle and Country
Park; unrivalled golf and sporting opportunities; and a host
of other leisure and recreational facilities. With a year round
programme of indoor and outdoor events and the best shopping
on the west coast of Scotland, South Ayrshire really does have
something for everyone.
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| A Unique Blend of Art
and Culture
From the grandeur of Culzean Castle to the 13th Century simplicity
of Crossraguel Abbey, South Ayrshire contains a rich tapestry
of historic architecture. This legacy is complemented by a fine
collection of works by Scottish Colourists and the stunning
paintings of Alexander Goudie, together with a wide range of
contemporary culture as exemplified by the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra,
the Burns Festival, Ayr Flower Show and much else. |
Unrivalled Golf and
Sport for All
 South
Ayrshire staged the first Open Golf Championship at Old Prestwick
in 1860. Today we host Open Championships at Royal Troon and
Turnberry and provide unrivalled access to golf at eighteen
club and municipal courses. In addition to golf, thriving football,
rugby, tennis, bowls, cricket and boules clubs complement Ayr
Racecourse, home to the internationally famous Scottish Grand
National and Ayr Gold Cup racehorse meetings. |
 Deep
Historic Roots
South Ayrshire's historical roots run deep into Scotland's
heritage. The first session of the Scottish Parliament after
the Battle of Bannockburn was held in Ayr in 1315, giving the
town a unique connection to the recently re-established Scottish
Parliament in Edinburgh. Beyond this, men such as King Robert
the Bruce, Robert Burns and John McAdam, have all played their
part in Scotland's culture, arts and technology and helped make
South Ayrshire the place it is today.
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National
and International Connections
 Situated
on Scotland's south-west coast, just 56km from Glasgow, South
Ayrshire boasts a range of transport facilities that is second
to none. These included Glasgow Prestwick International Airport,
which brings Europe, North America and the rest of Britain right
to our doorstep. This expanding world class passenger and freight
facility is complemented by high quality road and rail links,
and the fast catamaran passenger and freight ferry service from
Troon to Belfast. |
 Stunning
Coastline and Breathtaking Views
With its stunning coastline and breathtaking views
of the Islands of Arran and Ailsa Craig, South Ayrshire is renowned
for the richness of its countryside and the unspoilt nature
of its towns and villages. Moreover, the cosmopolitan character
of its principal town, Ayr, gives the area a vibrancy and life
that makes South Ayrshire much more than the sum of its parts,
indeed, makes it somewhere special.
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