Location: Alloway
Top Things to do in Alloway
Top 10 Things to do in Alloway, United Kingdom (UK)
Alloway (Gaelic Allmhaigh, pronounced [aɫ̪avaj]) is a conservation village that is now a suburb of Ayr. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem "Tam o' Shanter". Tobias Bachope, the mason responsible for the construction of Hopetoun House, Craigiehall, and Kinross House, also hailed from Alloway.
Restaurants in Alloway
1. A D Rattray's Whisky Experience & Whisky Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 109 reviews
Your perfect introduction to Scotch Whisky... Discover Scotch whisky as you explore our unique Whisky Experience & Shop. Let us guide you on your whisky journey, whether this is your first experience of Scotch or you already have a passion for Scotland's National drink. You can learn everything about Scotch whisky including the history, how it's made and aged in casks and how to taste and enjoy your dram. Or simply take time to absorb the atmosphere of our venue, the beautifully converted village school. Enjoy browsing the incredible selection of whiskies, gins, rums, liqueurs, accessories and gifts in our shop. As we are independent, you have the opportunity to taste whiskies from across Scotland and the world, including well-known distillery brands, lesser-known gems and our own award-winning brands. Drop in anytime for a free informal visit or book a guided whisky or gin tasting to sample Scotland's finest spirits with a tasting host. We're ready to welcome you and share our knowledge and passion for whisky. Personalised Single Cask Whisky Step inside our dimly lit Cask Room and experience the atmosphere of a traditional whisky warehouse. You can sample a single malt straight from a choice of two individual casks and fill a bottle yourself. Once filled, it is then dipped in wax to seal it and you will have the opportunity to add your own hand-written label, personalised with a name or message. As only two or three hundred bottles of natural strength whisky comes from each of these single casks you can be sure you’re getting a bottle of something unusual and in very limited supply. Whisky & Gin Tasting Room Our Tasting Room is the perfect setting to relax and sample Scotland’s finest whiskies or gins. During a tasting session you will have the exclusive use of our Tasting Room. A dedicated Tasting Host will guide you through the sampling of a stunning range of Scotch whiskies or Scottish gins as you sit around our beautiful antique table. Tastings can be booked for individuals or groups of up to 20 people. The sessions consist of five samples and last for 60 to 90 minutes. The whiskies and gins we use are often limited editions so the tasting selection changes on a regular basis. This means that you will always have different whiskies or gins to try, no matter how often you visit us!
Reviewed By allenr589 - Chicago, Illinois
What a wonderful, insightful, fun, informative and worthwhile experience. We had previous had a whisky tasting in Edinburgh and this was significantly better. Personalized and personable. You will leave with a much better appreciation of whisky. And you get to take home a really cool...MoreThank you for giving us this amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and whisky tasting with us and hope that you will visit again soon.
2. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By snowwhiteplus7 - Ardrossan, United Kingdom
We often visit the Robert burns museum in spring, however, decided to wrap up and go on a cold February morning. Would highly recommend a visiting all elements of the museum, for example, Alloways Auld Haunted Kirk and the memorial. This is also free for national trust holders and is a great day out.
3. Culzean Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By Julie T - Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. We enjoyed a full day there. We joined the guided tour through the castle which was very interesting, we did a couple of the walks, enjoyed the refreshments in the coffee shop and relaxed in the walled Gardens with our picnic. Would recommend a visit
4. Prestwick Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Prestwick Golf Club, the Birthplace of the Open Championship, welcomes all golfers from around the world to come and enjoy our testing historic Links. Situated on a stretch of golfing terrain unrivalled in the world, Prestwick is less than a couple of hours travel from all the other Open Championship courses in Scotland and is a must play for any discerning lover of the game.
Reviewed By Clubsecretary - Berkeley, California
A must play for those interested in outstanding golf on a course with outstanding history. Make sure to take lunch upstairs to see some more of the photos.Thank you for your kind words and for taking time to review our historic links and clubhouse.
5. Dunure Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Hemant8197 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Just few minutes drive from Electric Brae(Gravity Hill in Ayrshire) and Heads of Ayr Caravan Park. After visiting this place ,you would like to plan a Holiday Home here.
This place offers a good walk down to rocky beach where one can find live shells , mussels. It is picturesque with a great sea view. It's 10 minute drive from Ayr beach. Might have to pay for parking in the afternoon. There is dilapidated Castle which is locked.
6. Troon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By thebrowns565 - Dumbarton, United Kingdom
Took a long walk along this beautiful beach in the wind and a light snow shower on Saturday 13th Januuary, 2018 for some fresh air and exercise. The views were dramatic and spectacular given the weather conditions. Usually visit this beach on a sunny day and sit to watch the sun go down. Both as equally exhillirating!
7. Culzean Castle and Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Beautiful 18th-century castle built by Robert Adam, the renowned Scottish architect, set in a beautiful country park.
Reviewed By FethiyeFan - Ayr, United Kingdom
Plenty to do - spend time in the visitors' centre area where there is also a cafe and gift shop;visit the castle and walk through the extensive grounds and woodland or scramble down along the beach.
8. Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 980 reviews
Reviewed By Christine P
We visited in the summer with our daughter who was just walking. It was fantastic as she loves animals. Although she was too small for the rides she was so delighted by alll the animals and there were so many- big and small!! We will definitely be back
9. Scruffy Dog Tours - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Ghost walk in Historic, Haunted Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns
Reviewed By Sheilacraw - Ayr, United Kingdom
What a brilliant night we had doing the ghost tour . The tour guide Cameron is very knowledgable funny and makes the whole experience great . If you are looking for something different to do this should fit the bill . I would highly recommend it .
10. Kidz Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By WeeYinGlasgow - Prestwick, United Kingdom
Has a range of acitivities for all kids. The staff are very friendly and tolerant. The cafe has a good range at fair prices. Watch out for the home-made scones! (they are huge). Plenty of parking.
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