Ayr

About Ayr

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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Eat and Drink

Ayr
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Pizzaioli Ltd

Established in 2022, Pizzaioli are an Authentic Italian Pizzeria based at 37 Sangate, in the heart of Ayr. Our newly...
Ayr
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Belleisle Golf Course Café/Bar

Belleisle Golf Course Café/BarIf you’re for a breakfast roll before your round of golf or a meal and a drink...
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The Cafe Victoria

Nestled in the heart of Ayr, a charming coastal town, The Cafe Victoria has emerged as the newest hotspot for...
Ayr
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Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines

Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines serves up a delectable buffet that has a wide array of global cuisines all under one...
Ayr
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The Remedy Cafe

The Remedy Cafe is located in the Seafield area of Ayr, South Ayrshire. With a relaxed feel in keeping with...
Ayr
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Narture Artisan Café

Narture’s acclaimed Artisan Café and award-winning Sourdough Bakery, are currently the core income generators of the social enterprise. The bakery...

Stay

Ayr
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The Nook, Ayr - Coorie Doon Stays

Our gorgeous The Nook is a basement apartment in Ayr that has been recently refurbished and is located centrally, off...
Ayr
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The Marine, Ayr - Coorie Doon Stays

The Marine is a spacious 2-bed apartment only a 1-minute walk from the beach. Perfect to get out and have...
Ayr
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Peebles House - Coorie Doon Stays

Peebles House is a bright and airy one bedroom apartment which has been freshly decorated throughout. Comfortably sleeping 2, this...
Ayr
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The Mila, Ayr - Coorie Doon Stays

The Mila is a recently refurbished 3-bedroom house, only 350 yards from Ayr Racecourse. Featuring free private and on-street parking,...
Ayr
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No. 7 Ayr Beach - Coorie Doon Stays

Welcome to No. 7 Ayr Beach, a bright and modern second floor apartment. Relax on our balcony in the evening...
Ayr
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No. 27 Ayr Beach - Coorie Doon Stays

Welcome to No. 27 Ayr Beach, a beautifully presented large 2-bed room apartment sleeping up to 4. Close to Ayr...

Things To Do

Ayr
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Treasure Trails of the Unexpected

Treasure Trails of the Unexpected is continually expanding its portfolio of affordable treasure hunts throughout the South Ayrshire area, using...
Ayr
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Scot 2B Kilts

Scot 2B Kilts offers a full range of highland wear and accessories, including our renowned £395 full outfit deal.
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Ayr Citadel Taxis

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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Dominion

Dominion Ayr is Scotland’s Premier Tabletop Gaming Location with 2500 Square Feet of gaming space boasting (18) 6×4 Tables, Loads...
Ayr
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Astoria Cinema

Merlin Cinemas’ Astoria first opened in 1938. It is the single surviving purpose-built Odeon in Scotland. Designed by Thomas Braddock,...
Ayr
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SiamThai.land - Traditional Thai Massage

I’m an experienced Thai/Scot who has had a passion for Thai massage since a very early age, always giving massages...

What's On

Ayr
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First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayr
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November 2024 - 31 January 2025
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Free

Somerset Road to Memory Lane

Ayr
This image depicts a dark wooden cabinet with a variety of unusual and intriguing objects displayed on its shelves. The title "CABINET of CURIOSITIES" is prominently shown to the left, along with the text "An exhibition of curious objects from the South Ayrshire collection." The cabinet contains objects such as a taxidermied bird, a wooden sculpture of a strange, open-mouthed creature, an old-fashioned deep-sea diving helmet, a painting of a sailing ship, and a small model ship. A single hanging lamp with a warm glow illuminates the scene. The overall tone is mysterious and vintage, evoking a sense of historical discovery.
Saturday 16 November 2024 - Friday 7 February 2025
Free

Cabinet of Curiosities at Rozelle House

Ayr
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Monday 18 November 2024 – Wednesday 5 January 2025
Free

The Rozelle House Christmas Mouse - Tiny Tam's Trail

Ayr
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Friday 22 November 2024 - Saturday 4 January 2025
Various times from 12pm - 6.30pm
11 to £20

Mother Goose

Ayr
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22 November 2024 to 15 January 2025
Free

A Godlike Manner: The Accused Witches of South Ayrshire

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