Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues 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. Prestwick War Memorial
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Wallace and Burns Cairn
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
William Wallace hod in Leglen Woods and a relative from nearby Auchencruive assisted him. Robert Burns came to the woods to pay tribute to Wallace. The cairn is approached through wrought iron gates and steeps stone steps - beware of the slippy leaves. The Oswald Bridge stands nearby and the views are of the River Ayr - look out for the White Egrets. A good place for walks along the country lanes although parking isn't all that easy.
3. Varyag Monument
4. Robert Burns Statue
5. 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
6. 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.
7. War Memorial Troon
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 957paulq - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
As above, lest we forget, even though there are among us who dont care to remember, please spare a moment to pause & think .
8. The Wallace Tower
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Scottish-Hidden-Gems - Irvine, United Kingdom
William wallace was imprisoned on this site by the english army but he made a daring escape by burning it down and killing 500 soldiers. This tower was rebuilt as a memorial to william wallace. Very interesting!
9. Loans War Memorial
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Scottish-Hidden-Gems - Irvine, United Kingdom
This is a lovely celtic cross memorial dedicated to the lost souls of the world wars. It sits at a junction which is very prominent place in the village of loans and is very beautifully maintained, with flower pots and memorial benches.
10. Dundonald War Memorial
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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