Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
Top 10 Things to do in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom (UK)
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. Dundonald Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Built in 1371, Dundonald Castle is a splendid example of a medieval tower house, with a fine barrel-vaulted ceiling in the lower hall. Sitting on a prominent hilltop in Dundonald village, Dundonald Castle commands fine views over the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built on the site of earlier Castles belonging to the High Stewards of Scotland and can be regarded as the cradle of the Stewart Dynasty. Explore the high-vaulted halls and gloomy dungeons of this splendid stronghold, perched on a hill above the village. The main tower was built in the 1370s by King Robert II to mark his succession to the throne. Its heritage is explored in the visitor centre. The castle visitor's centre includes an exhibition illustrating the history of the site and a display of some of the artefacts found during archaeological excavations on the hill. There is also a souvenir shop and a small cafeteria.
Reviewed By David T - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Been in neighbourhood many times and did not know this castle was here, but situated on top of a small but steep hillock, this stone ruin has interesting features of a few Castles being built on this site. A steep spiral stair takes you up...MoreHi David, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon!
2. Culzean Castle
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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
3. Culzean Castle and Country Park
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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.
4. Heads of Ayr Farm Park
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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
5. Burns Monument and Gardens
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Westbury12 - Ayr, United Kingdom
Part of the Burns Heritage Trail - including his birth place (Burns Cottage) and the brand new Heritage Museum - all within the charming and picturesque village of Alloway - 2 miles from AYR.
Conducted Tours available (charge)
Within the Heritage Museum, there is a new Cafe . restaurant with everything from full meals to light slacks or just coffee and home baking.
Extensive FREE Parking at the Heritage Museum.
6. Ayr Seafront Playpark
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4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk - uk
My wife and I passed by here on a recent visit to Ayr. The Play park is quite centrally situated, just across the road from the beach, and about midway along the Lang Scots Mile. It is bordered by 'The Low Green' too.
Quite busy with families when we visited, even in mid-September when the weather was not at its best.
There is a good range of equipment to keep the little ones occupied, whilst letting off steam at the same time.
7. Rozelle Park
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By DeeDee255 - Ayr, United Kingdom
This is quite the prettiest of parks. Set in delightful Ayrshire it has everything you could want for a lovely walk complete with duck pond and ancient trees complete with some decorative art work done on some trees they had to cut down. Perfect place for dog walking and a nice coffee shop for a rest after your walk.
8. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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4.5 based on 882 reviews
Birthplace of poet Robert Burns.
Reviewed By MelissaR2329
My kids love coming here and the new play park is brilliant. The cafe is expensive but typical of national trust properties.
The staff are friendly and helpful and toilets etc always really clean.
The outside areas are beautiful and lovely way to spend some time.
9. Troon Beach
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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!
10. Burns National Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 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 ScotlandAliH - Westhill, United Kingdom
Tour of cottage really brought Burns to life for us all. Guide was really engaging. Followed tour by taking the poet's path to Brig of Doon, the Burns monument and, lastly, the Burns museum. All very interesting. Cafe in the museum was lovely too!
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