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History and Heritage
Uncover the past, explore the history and heritage of South Ayrshire.
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- The Heritage Hub
The Heritage Hub
Are you interested in finding out more about Auld Ayr’s history? The brand-new ‘Ayr Through the Ages – The Heritage... - Loudoun Hall
Loudoun Hall
Loudoun Hall was built around 1513 by James Tait, a wealthy burgess of Ayr. It’s one of the earliest examples... - Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. It... - Burns Cottage
Burns Cottage
Alloway is the birthplace of internationally renowned poet Robert Burns and a trip here would not be complete without a visit to... - Ayr Citadel
Ayr Citadel
Ayr Citadel was built in 1657 on the command of Oliver Cromwell, after the English Civil War and the abolition... - Bachelors’ Club
Bachelors' Club
**Please note this location has seasonal opening hours.** The Bachelors’ Club is situated on Sandgate Street in the farming village... - Souter Johnnie’s Cottage
Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Souter Johnnies’s cottage is now in the care of The National Trust for Scotland, and is packed with artefacts from... - Burns Monument
Burns Monument
Soon after the death of the great bard a committee of his greatest supporters set about memorialising the man. The... - Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
What better place to find out about Robert Burns than in Alloway, at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum? There, you’ll not only see the most significant collection... - Turnberry Castle
Turnberry Castle
It’s unknown exactly when Turnberry Castle was built, but it passed to the Earls of Carrick at the beginning of...