Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in South Ayrshire, Scotland
The village of Alloway is home to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and the Robert Burns Heritage Trail. Highlights of the trail include Auld Kirk Alloway, Burns Cottage, Burns Monument Gardens and the 13th century Brig O'Doon. South of Alloway along the attractive A719 coastal road is Culzean Castle and Country Park which offers much of interest all ages. En route is an unusual roadside attraction called Electric Brae, a 'magnetic hill' where a car left out of gear will appear to go uphill due to an optical illusion. A few minutes drive from Culzean Castle is the famous Open Golf championship course at Turnberry where the clubhouse is open to the public.
Restaurants in South Ayrshire
1. A D Rattray Whisky Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 150 reviews
Explore Scotch whisky and its fascinating heritage when you visit our home on the West Coast of Scotland, where a warm welcome awaits you at the A. D. Rattray Whisky Shop. Established in 1868, discover more about A. D. Rattray, our story, our history and our whiskies. Learn how we work with distilleries from across Scotland, sourcing interesting single casks and spirit, and view our working Sample Room, where our casks are meticulously evaluated for quality. As single cask whiskies are at the heart of what we do, you will find two casks “on tap” in our Cask Room. Take in the atmosphere of a traditional whisky warehouse and taste whisky straight from the cask. Have a bottle filled from the cask and sealed in wax, add your hand-written label to complete your personalised whisky. Escape into the world of A. D. Rattray when you book one of our Tasting Experiences and browse an ever-changing range of A. D. Rattray whiskies in our Whisk Shop, including many shop exclusives.
Reviewed By VrajeshP16 - Shenzhen, China
If you're visiting Girvan, you'll see this welcoming place on your right to explore about your journey to Whisky, we were offered to try some of their best Whisky from A D Rattray, which you can also purchase and don't forget to ask for a free Whisky Map!
2. Drouthy Neebors
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Pammay01
Great wee pub with a great selection of drinks and a great atmosphere with staff who are very friendly and make you feel welcome.
3. Burns Monument and Gardens
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
After visiting the museum, Burns Cottage and Auld Kirk I love to spend a few hours just walking around, down to Brigadoon, then go up inside the monument to appreciate the views. When quiet this place is so peaceful, lots of benches to just sit and enjoy the views, beauty and peace of this special place
4. Lang Scots Mile
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Roughly one-mile scenic walking trail along the seacoast, suitable for wheelchairs. Start: Car park at Miller’s Folly on Cromwell’s Fort. End: Blackburn Car Park.
Reviewed By SH1RLS1966 - Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Lovely flat walk, which for an arthritis sufferer makes life a bit easier. Beautiful scenery along the front of Ayr and we were blessed with a gorgeous sunny autumn day.
5. Electric Brae Gallery & Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Electric Brae Gallery is closed for the winter. We will reopen Saturdays & Sundays 11am-5pm from 17th February 2018
6. Rozelle Park
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By 892trines - Maybole, United Kingdom
Lovely place for a walk and the cafe is just the best! Really good coffee and the excellent food and cakes. Can highly recommend. Gallery very interesting too.
7. Ayr Seafront Playpark
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4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By mac1603 - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Great place to spend an hour or so. Grandaughter is 10 and still loves to visit and play on the zip slide
8. Carnegie Public Library
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Historic library, architecturally significant. Local Archives, historic artifacts & artwork on display, History talks and walks. Free entry.
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
This is one of the most impressive Carnegie libraries in Scotland. Just a short walk over the old bridge from the centre. An impressive building with all it's original features, grand staircase, spectacular stained glass. It's good to see a community library very much used and obviously loved from the comments on here. It houses an interesting local history section which I will revisit when open properly, they welcome visitors and it is an asset to Ayr.
9. Dunure Castle
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By doofvfood
We really enjoyed the coastal route between Stranraer & Ayr and stopped by Dunure to have a look at the castle. It was a rare, sunny afternoon and it was so beautiful! We parked on the road rather than pay for the car parking. There is a nice view of the coast & castle and we also had a wander to the little harbour which was really pretty. The paths past the beach through town to the harbour are really well set out & Dunure is such a picturesque village. So glad we found it on the off chance & it was definitely one of our fave sights of our time in Dumfries and Galloway. Must visit!!
10. Turnberry Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By toko_1965 - Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
A must Vista when in the area. A .6 mile walk from parking the car. Through Europe's largest golf course. The light house is 5 star with a great cafe with wonderful staff. Took care of our 2 dogs and it was a pleasure talking to them. While sipping our coffee we could see the golfers busy putting away. Don't miss ....
