Ayr: What To Do When You Visit Ayr
The town of Ayr is located on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It has been well established for many centuries and so has many wonderful attractions for visitors to it to enjoy. Here we will take a look at just a few of the attractions that you can enjoy if you decide to stay in Ayr.
1. Culzean Castle – This is perched on the cliff tops above the town and offers you breathtaking views across it. Not only is it a wonderful place to explore but if you have the money you can always arrange to stay in it as well. The Marquess of Ailsa gave the National Trust the castle in 1945 but asked that the top floor of it being converted into an Apartment which was then presented to General Eisenhower. This was done as a way of thanking the General for commanding Scottish soldiers during the Second World War. He actually used the apartment on several occasions including one time when he was President of the USA. Now these rooms are used a self contained country style hotel and there are six rooms in which guests can stay.
2. TheVikingar – It is here you will learn all about Vikings when they were in Scotland from the time of their invasion to the time when they were defeated in battle in 1263 in Largs. You can find out about Viking Gods and learn what life was like during Viking times some seven hundred years ago. But not only do you learn about the Vikings you can enjoy other facilities such as the swimming pool, theatre, a soft play area for children and the cafe.
3. Burns Cottage and Museum – This is the house where Robert Burns was born and is located in a suburb of Ayr known as Alloway. The house was originally built by his father and he only actually lived in it for the first 7 years of his life, but it still houses a wonderful collection of memorabilia and manuscripts relating to this man. Plus also housed within the walls of the museum is the Burns family bible.
4. Robert Burns Monument – This overlooks the River Ayr and its two main bridges. The monument was erected in 1823 and inside there are now more than six hundred exhibits all to do with one of Scotland’s most celebrated heroes. One of the two bridges you can see is Auld Brig. Which Burns prophesized would have to be rebuilt. This prophecy did come true and the bridge that was built on the site in 1788 had to be rebuilt in 1877.
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