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Once a bustling market town and international port, the historic town of Ayr is still thriving. It has lots of excellent shops, lively bars, well-run hotels and restaurants, plus a wide range of attractions for the whole family.

Along the wide Victorian esplanade, you’ll find an exciting play park and wide sandy beaches that are just perfect for a leisurely walk, a dip in the sea, or for enjoying a delicious ice cream.

Ayr Racecourse hosts regular meetings, from the Scottish Grand National to the Ayrshire Handicap and Ayr Gold Cup. For golf enthusiasts, you can play at Belleisle, Seafield and Dalmilling courses, or for art and culture, there’s the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the Maclaurin Art Gallery or new Ayrshire talent at regular exhibitions and creative markets at The Grain Exchange.

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    Selection of catered hot dishes arranged on a wooden table in a restaurant setting, including a sliced savory pastry roll, stuffed chicken with creamy sauce, caramelized onions, potato dishes, and vegetables served in bowls and dishes. Potted plants and dining tables are visible in the background. The Wild Onion Caterers logo appears in the lower-left corner.

    Wild Onion Caterers

    Wild Onion Caterers are an Ayrshire based wedding & events catering company providing bespoke catering for your special event Whether...
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    Front view of The Sugar Cube coffee shop at night, with a black-and-white storefront and brightly lit interior visible through a large window. The signage reads “the sugar cube” and “coffee shop,” with a phone number displayed above the entrance. Inside, tables are set with white tablecloths and red napkins, and a service counter can be seen at the back. Decorative string lights hang across the front window, creating a warm glow. A vertical sign beside the window advertises “Teas, coffee, soups, sweets, freshly prepared food, sit-in or take-out.” The exterior is clean and welcoming, with festive decorations visible along the bottom of the window display.

    The Sugar Cube

    Established in 2006, The Sugar Cube has been proudly serving customers for 20 years, offering delicious homemade food, freshly baked...
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    Front view of a small storefront named “wee josie’s” with large display windows on either side of a central brown entrance door. The door has an "OPEN" sign, and the windows contain books, posters, notices, and floral decorations. A menu board is displayed in the right window, while additional signs and a chair are visible in the left window. The cream-colored shopfront features curved window frames and reflects nearby buildings in the glass.

    Wee Josie's

    Wee Josie’s is a family-run cafe offering tasty breakfast and lunch options at great prices.
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    Front view of Renaldo’s Old Fashioned Italian Ices shop, featuring a red-and-black storefront with large windows and outdoor seating. A large sign above the entrance advertises Italian ices, milkshakes, sundaes, waffles, crepes, churros, cookies, cakes, slush drinks, and hot drinks. A decorative oversized ice cream cone stands outside the entrance beside several red chairs and tables. Promotional signs and menu boards are visible through the windows, creating a bright and welcoming café atmosphere.

    Renaldo's Old Fashioned Ices

    Renaldo’s Old Fashioned Ices is a family-run ice cream parlour in Ayr, proudly serving traditional Italian ice cream, handcrafted gelato,...
    Renaldo’s Old Fashioned Ices
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    Exterior of a restaurant. Sign reads Gyros Taverna.

    Gyros Taverna

    Gyros Taverna brings the authentic flavours of Greece to the heart of Ayr, serving freshly prepared gyros, souvlaki, grilled meats,...
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    Exterior of a restaurant with warm lights shining through the windows.

    The Bistro Ayr

    The Bistro Ayr is a stylish restaurant and bar situated in the heart of Ayr on the Sandgate. With a...
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    Colourful interior of Narture’s Create studio, featuring a workspace set up for a printmaking activity. In the foreground, a large table holds scissors, glue sticks and printed craft materials, alongside a computer monitor. Brightly coloured chairs surround the table. In the background, a geometric-patterned sofa sits against a mural-painted wall in shades of pink, orange, green and purple. Natural light streams through the front window, where the reversed word “Create” and additional studio signage are visible from inside. Plants, framed artwork and vibrant décor create a welcoming and creative atmosphere.

    Create - Narture CIC

    Narture began in June 2020, founded by artist father-and-daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. Established on the belief that everyone...
    Create – Narture CIC
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    Street-facing window of Narture’s Make creative residency studio and gallery in Ayr. The large glass frontage displays the word “make” and the Narture logo in white vinyl lettering, alongside an “OPEN – Come in and look around!” sign. Through the window, several people are gathered around tables inside the bright studio space, with colourful balloons and artwork visible. Reflections of the historic arched building opposite can be seen in the glass, highlighting the venue’s role as an active and welcoming community creative hub.

    Make - Narture CIC

    Narture began in June 2020, founded by artist father-and-daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. Built on the belief that everyone...
    Make – Narture CIC
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    Front view of a historic shopfront in Ayr with three large stone arches framing wide windows and a central entrance. The building is painted teal at street level, with upper-storey sash windows above. A large black-and-white photograph is displayed in the left window, while people can be seen gathering inside the building. Outdoor café-style tables and chairs sit in front of the right-hand window, and the façade combines traditional stone detailing with a newly activated community space.

    The Auld Toy Shop

    Narture began in June 2020, founded by artist father-and-daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. The organisation was established on the...
    The Auld Toy Shop
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    Collage of arts and craft creations.

    The Crafty Coo

    How we started: The Crafty Coo began as a two-week pop-up shop on Newmarket Street in June 2023, with eight...
    The Crafty Coo
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    Colorful promotional graphic for “Lost World Dino Golf.” A large green Tyrannosaurus rex dominates the center above the game title, with a smaller green dinosaur on the left and an orange triceratops-like dinosaur on the right. The scene is set in a lush prehistoric jungle filled with tropical leaves, palm trees, flowers, and dense greenery. In the background are a waterfall and an erupting volcano. The words “LOST WORLD” appear in large green letters, with “DINO GOLF” on a wooden sign beneath. Two golf clubs and golf balls are positioned at the bottom of the design.

    Lost World Adventure Golf

    Brand new for summer 2026, Lost World Adventure Golf is here! Step into an exciting, state-of-the-art adventure mini golf experience...
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    An image of a silver taxi parked on a street.

    Ayr Citadel Taxis Ltd

    Ayr Citadel Taxis specialises in offering a professional, reliable, and respectable taxi service throughout Ayrshire. At Ayr Citadel Taxis we promise...
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