Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
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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. Blairquhan Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
5 Star Exclusive Use Venue Ideal For Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Meetings & Events, Golf Parties.
Reviewed By AlanWilliamTait
We had a wonderful family holiday in one of the apartments in the Stables. The estate is a great oasis of peaceful walks, with a wide range of mature trees particularly noteworthy. Blairquhan staff were helpful and welcoming. The apartment was simply furnished but perfectly adequate for us. The area was new to us and we loved it, the beaches on the Ayrshire coast, the wilderness in the Galloway National Park, and the rolling hills all round Blairquhan. And we had a memorable day on the Isle of Arran.
2. 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!
3. Home Cook School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Realise your ambition to become a better home cook! Home Cook School delivers cooking lessons in the comfort of your own home or at the Home Cook School Tutor's home in Maybole, South Ayrshire. Cooking lessons will be tailor made to suit your individual tastes. Themed classes including 'Scottish Cookery' using local seasonable produce are available. Lessons last 2hrs, 3hrs or 6hrs.
4. Chanida Thai Massage & Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Chanida Thai Massage & Spa offers professional traditional Thai Therapies, deep tissue massage, Thai oil, head & shoulder, foot massage, facial treatments.
Reviewed By gillianbI8151RY
I can’t recommend highly enough! Wonderful venue and surroundings, super friendly and experienced staff. Treatment is tailored to your specific needs and I left feeling uplifted and more flexible.
5. SiamThai.land
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
SiamThai.land Traditional Massage, the power of touch based in the heart of Ayr; easy to reach and with free street parking available. We offer a wide range of Thai massage treatments with package and promotions available to suit your every need. If you are looking for pain relief from a tense body, or improved flexibility, why not let us help you.
Reviewed By 900lilliant
I've reviewed before but felt I just had to say again how wonderful this place is ..I had the Thai sports oil massage today, Lisa worked on all my aches and pains and I left feeling amazing !!! I will be back asap and I highly recommend everyone to give this place a try
6. In Time Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Designed, built, and run by escape room lovers - our games offer unique and immersive fun for all ages to enjoy. Explore, collect clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the mysteries to escape In Time!
Reviewed By christopherbG5087GI - Didcot, United Kingdom
My wife and I (and our little 5 month old) really enjoyed doing the Abandoned Academy room today. Some really nice touches including nods to some local history, attention to detail with the items in the room and a satisfying logic to it all once you work it out. Really friendly and welcoming while managing the necessary COVID procedures. Would definitely recommend!
7. Culzean Castle and Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,378 reviews
This glorious 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis – a man who was keen to impress with his wealth and status. Opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses. The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, incorporating everything the earl could wish for in his country home. It was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and is filled to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Reviewed By Trip238396
Lovely country walks, fresh air, scenery, an extensive variety of flaura, fauna within a well managed and maintained country park, on the South Ayrshire coast.
8. Burns Monument and Gardens
Overall Ratings
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
9. Lang Scots Mile
Overall Ratings
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.
10. Rozelle Park
Overall Ratings
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.
