The Smugglers’ Trail leads from South Beach, Troon, along the Wrack Road across Royal Troon Golf Club, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods. From the Main Street, in Loans …
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Blue Bonnet Trail
Self-guided historical trails guided by 23 Blue Bonnet signs over 31 locations enabling a walk from Ayr town centre out to Alloway. You can find an interactive map for these …
South Ayrshire Stalking
Based on the West Coast, amongst the forest, lochs & rivers, this is a landscape abundant in some of Scotland’s most iconic wildlife.It is here that the South Ayrshire Stalking …
Biosphere Bikes
Biosphere Bikes is a Not For Profit Social Enterprise working with local groups to bring accessible and inclusive cycling activities to Girvan and surrounding communities. We also hire out both …
Adventure Carrick
Adventure Carrick is open all year round and offers a variety of adventure activities to individuals, families and groups who may reside or be planning a visit to the beautiful …
Burns Surprising Facts
Burns Surprising Facts Listen to the story Burns Suprising Facts: Even with all we know of Robert Burns there may still be some surprising facts you haven’t heard before. Shadows …
Burns Worldwide
Burns Worldwide Listen to the story Burns Worldwide: The work of Robert Burns has reached far and wide into the world with surprising connections around the globe. Shadows of the …
The Artist
The Artist Listen to the story The Artist: Scottish artist, Alexander Goudie (1933–2004) depicted one of his favourite Burns poems, ‘Tam o’ Shanter’ in over 50 very large paintings. Shadows …
The Burning
The Burning Listen to the story The Burning: This is said to be the site where people accused and convicted of witchcraft were hanged and burned. There are currently calls …
Uniforms From Turnbulls
Uniforms from Turnbulls Listen to the story Uniforms from Turnbulls: Many will still remember George Turnbull’s tailor and outfitters who provided generations of children with their school blazers through the …
Trade Through The Ages
Trade Through The Ages Listen to the story Trade Through The Ages: As far back as the 16th century, the site has been home to a Meal Market – where …
Muckle Nanny
Muckle Nanny Listen to the story Muckle Nanny: Fish Cross has been the old marketing heart of Ayr for over 800 years. Shadows of the Past Illustrated Stories Download a …
Maggie Osborne’s A Witch
Maggie Osborne’s A Witch Listen to the story Maggie Osborne’s a Witch: Your browser does not support the audio element. Near this site Ayr’s Mysterious Witch of legend is said …
The Folk Scene
The Folk Scene Listen to the story The Folk Scene: In the mid 20th century, Ayr’s folk scene was brimming with talent, welcoming Scotland’s modern ‘bard’ Billy Connelly to perform …
The Barman and the Tourist
The Barman and the Tourist Listen to the story The Barman and the Tourist: It is believed that The Tam o’ Shanter Inn and its characters were the inspiration for …
A Woman’s Fateful Knight
A Woman’s Fateful Knight Listen to the story A Woman’s Fateful Knight: It is said that English soldiers lured Scottish noblemen to the Barns of Ayr with promises of peace …
The Proposition
The Proposition Listen to the story The Proposition: Near the path by the river, is a stone erected to the seven martyrs who were hanged in Ayr, 1666, for religious …
One Dark Night
One Dark Night Listen to the story One Dark Night: The Morte Safe was an 18th century invention to protect a grave and prevent the body from being dug up …
Grand Designs: Time Travel Special
Grand Designs: Time Travel Special Listen to the story Grand Designs: Time Travel Special: In creating his Citadel in Ayr, Oliver Cromwell requisitioned the church of St. John’s in its’s …
Mary Queen of Scots Visits the West Coast
Mary Queen of Scots Visits the West Coast Listen to the story Mary Queen of Scots Visits the West Coast: Mary Queen of Scots is known to have toured Scotland …
The Legend The Lowe Sisters
The Legend of the Lowe Sisters Listen to the story The Legend The Lowe Sisters: Legend has it, the Auld Brig was paid for by the Lowe sisters as one …
The Ashes of Witches
The Ashes of Witches Listen to the story The Ashes of Witches: It is believed the ashes of witches were emptied into the river to protect the town as their …
The Banishment Barrier
The Banishment Barrier Listen to the story The Banishment Barrier: Historically, criminals were marched across the brig to a drumbeat, banished to the other side. Have a look! If you …
The Muckle Cauldron
The Muckle Cauldron Listen to the story The Muckle Cauldron: A lover of supernatural stories, Burns captured these themes best in his epic Tam o’ Shanter Poem. Shadows of the …
Burns The Exciseman
Burns the Exciseman Listen to the story Burns the Exciseman: Seeking a steady wage, Burns worked as an Excise (Customs) Officer in Dumfries for some years. Shadows of the Past …
Burns the Lover
Burns the Lover Listen to the story Burns the Lover: Although Jean Armour was his beloved wife, Burns was a hopeless romantic and flirt all his days. Shadows of the …
Burns The Fermer
Burns the Fermer Listen to the story Burns the Fermer: Burns, the Ploughman Poet and son of a farmer, inherited his father’s farm in 1784. Shadows of the Past Illustrated …
Shadows of the Past
Shadows of the Past…Ayr’s Myths, Legends and History As part of Once Upon a Time in South Ayrshire, Shadows of the Past…Ayr’s Myths, Legends and History is a self-led journey …
Year of Stories
Once Upon a Time in South Ayrshire Once Upon a Time in South Ayrshire, as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, has officially launched. Offering a year-long programme of …
Great Outdoors
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