Location: South Ayrshire
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Wallace's Heel Well
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Horse Rocks Fossil Beach
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Kennedy's Pass
4. Belleisle Conservatory
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
The original Belleisle Conservatory was built in 1879 and replaced in 1955. In 2005, due to its poor structural condition the conservatory closed its doors. In 2010, an ambitious community group set up Belleisle Conservatory Ltd to transform a much loved but derelict B-listed conservatory back to its former glory. In July 2016 the restored Conservatory finally reopened its doors to the public.
5. Prestwick War Memorial
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. St Paul's Catholic Church
7. Burns National Heritage Park
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Museum dedicated to the life and work of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. Site includes the Museum, the cottage in which Burns was born and lived until the age of seven, the Brig'o'Doon, Alloway Old Kirk and the Poet's Path
Reviewed By 782friedag - Coffs Harbour, Australia
I spent a few hours here and enjoyed the experience. Visited the museum, shop, cafe (lovely quiche and pot of tea), walked around the gardens, churchyard, monument, bridge and cottage. All lovely. Children's playground looked wonderful. Staff were friendly and helpful.
8. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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4.5 based on 1,058 reviews
Birthplace of poet Robert Burns.
Reviewed By svenskmum - Glasgow, United Kingdom
although we stay a 45 minute drive away, this was our first visit. This is a National Trust for Scotland property and I must say, very modern, bright, informative and the staff very friendly and helpful. The cafe was excellent, good home made products with prices cheaper than many other cafe in the area. The museum was very interesting with lots to see about our Rabbie. Then of course you can walk over to the Auld Kirk, Rabbie's birthplace, the monument and the Brig O' Doon. (the bridge over the river, not the hotel)you can spend an excellent few hours seeing and more than likely realising that Robert Burns contributed a lot more to our Scottish heritage than we knew. Even on a wet day it is a place to go to. There is also a children's outside play area when the weather is good. Helps the little ones from being too board with culture. The gift shop is well worth a visit. This is certainly a place where we shall visit again soon.
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
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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 ....
