History and Heritage

History and Heritage

Burns cottage
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An image of the Auld Kirk, Ayr on a sunny day.

Auld Kirk of Ayr Open to Visitors

The Auld Kirk of Ayr was built in 1654, following the requisition of the town’s medieval church by Cromwell’s forces....
Alloway
Artwork of a ram draped in tartan surrounded by other farm animals

Alloway Railway Tunnel Art

Alloway Railway Tunnel Art project was established to create one of Scotland’s largest murals through the Alloway Railway Tunnel. We...
Girvan
A Picture of Killochan Castle from an outside view.

Killochan Castle

Killochan Castle is a beautiful blend of old-world elegance with modern-day comforts, entirely yours to enjoy for the duration of...
Ayr
Photographic image of a Robert Burns statue which is situated at Burns Statue Square, Ayr

Burns Hame Toun - Town Centre Exploration Game

Get exploring with Burns Hame Toun – Town Centre Exploration Game! thelandoburns.com has teamed up with Questo to create a...
Ayr
Display of a victorian room.

The Heritage Hub

Are you interested in finding out more about Auld Ayr’s history? The brand-new ‘Ayr Through the Ages – The Heritage...
Ayr
Exterior of stone townhouse dating to the early 16th century.

Loudoun Hall

Loudoun Hall was built around 1513 by James Tait, a wealthy burgess of Ayr. It’s one of the earliest examples...
Ayr
Wallace Tower

Wallace Tower

The Wallace Tower was built in 1882 replacing the first Wallace tower (Auld tour) which was owned by the Wallace...
Ayr
red metal railings with Ayrshire Archives sign

Ayrshire Archives

Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. It...
Alloway
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
path through the woods along with a blue bonnet sign

Blue Bonnet Trail

Follow the Blue Bonnet Trail and discover the history and heritage of the town. The historical trails are guided by...

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