About Ayr - This lively resort overlooking the Firth of Clyde and Arran owes much of it's popularity to the lovely beach and the many restuarants, hotels and attractions in and around the old town. It is probably best known for Robert Burns, who was born in Alloway only a few miles away.
Shopping - Ayr has always been a hub for shopping in South Scotland with the first department store, Hourstons, opening in 1896. In the 1970s Ayr flourished further with the opening of further stores including Marks and Spencers and Ayr's first shopping centre, the Kyle Centre, was built in 1988. Heathfield Retail park, out-of-city retail park, opened in 1993 and Ayr Central Shopping Centre opened in March 2006 with shops such
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all the big high street names and underparking for 500 cars.
Things to do and Tourst Information - Immortalised in one of Rabbie Burns' most famous poems, The Brigs of Ayr, the two bridges of Ayr are both architecturally impressive in their own right. Burns National Heritage Park Founded in 1995, the Burns National Heritage Park comprises a number of separate entities celebrating the birth, life and works of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796). Ayr Racecourse Scotland's premier racecourse - home to both the Ayr Gold Cup and Scottish Grand National - Ayr hosts both flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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