Location: 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.
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1. 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.
2. 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
3. Culzean Castle
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By lauriepops
We recently stayed in Culzean Caste for a dinner bed and breakfast deal bought through itison/groupon. Deal included afternoon tea/coffee and cream scone on arrival, then tour of the castle which was very interesting. We later had a lovely meal and complimentary drink. Stayed overnight in the castle guest rooms. Nice grand country house feel with very comfy beds. Followed by a delicious breakfast then a lovely walk in the grounds the next morning. David the duty manager was a lovely young man who was very good at his job and made us very welcome. Thoroughly enjoyable stay and great value for money. Would recommend.
4. Troon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By JLJNL - Newbury, United Kingdom
Fantastic beach visit today - beautiful broad sandy beach, shallow entrance into the water and sand dunes to shelter from the breeze. No problem social distancing. Easy access via Smugglers Trail.
5. The Spa at Turnberry
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By shirleyyappy - Stirling, United Kingdom
We stayed at the hotel for one night. It was a treat for my husbands birthday so I booked a hot stone massage for us both. We had to get our treatment at different times with the covid. I also booked a swim in the pool. I had the pool and jacuzzi to myself which was great. Karen the therapist was excellent great massage and really friendly. Its different getting a massage with the covid you both have to wear masks as well. Would highly recommend a massage. Would definitely get one again.
