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Things to see in Ayr (United Kingdom): 50 places and when to go
Ayr is a town in United Kingdom with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly History (29), Architecture (8), Museums and art (6). The best known are Blairquhan Castle, Dean Castle and Dundonald Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.4504, -4.6167
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (29) · Architecture (8) · Museums and art (6) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (6) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 96 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ayr
The places in and around Ayr, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blairquhan CastleCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK15 km
- Dean CastleCastle and museum in East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom21 km
- Dundonald CastleCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Stair HouseLate 16th- or early 17th-century house near the village of Stair, in Ayrshire, Scotland9.9 km
- Ballochmyle ViaductRailway bridge in East Ayrshire, Scotland17 km
- Burns CottageCottage and historic house museum in Ayr, Scotland2.2 km
- Dunure CastleCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Kerelaw CastleBuilding in Stevenston, Scotland24 km
- Sundrum CastleTower house near Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK6.5 km
- Alloway Auld KirkChurch in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK2.8 km
- Auchans Castle, AyrshireCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- The Big IdeaFormer museum in Ardeer, Scotland18 km
- Caprington CastleCastle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK17 km
- Dick InstitutePublic library and museum in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK19 km
- Dunduff CastleCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- Greenan CastleCastle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Loudoun CastleCountry house in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK24 km
- Auchencloigh CastleCastle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK15 km
- Auld Kirk of AyrChurch in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- Ayrshire Coastal PathGreat Trail in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Barony A FramePreserved headframe, built 1954, at an inactive colliery in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK18 km
- Kingencleugh CastleCastle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK17 km
- Laigh Milton ViaductRailway viaduct near Gatehead, East Ayrshire, Scotland17 km
- Macrae MonumentMonument in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK8.0 km
And the other 26, by what you come to do:
- History: Mauchline Castle, Terringzean Castle, Woodroad Viaduct, Glaisnock Viaduct, Eglinton Tournament Bridge, Brig O'Doon Hotel, Alloway, Ayr, Dalmellington,motte, Parish Church and Churchyard, Church Street, Dalrymple, Patna Bridge, Sillyhole Bridge
- Temples: Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St Meddan, Prestwick South Parish Church
- Museums and art: Scottish Maritime Museum, Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Nature: Ayr Gorge Woodlands Reserve, Gailes Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Oldhall Ponds Wildlife Reserve, Perceton Wood, Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve
- Hiking: Irvine Valley Trail, River Ayr Way, Whithorn Way, Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan
When to go to Ayr
The best time to visit Ayr is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:25
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:51
- MayBest time15:57
- JunBest time17:10
- JulBest time16:39
- AugBest time14:47
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:58
- DecPossible6:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. In April, 50 of the 50 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ayr
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Girvan15 places24 km
- Isle of Arran22 places37 km
- Isle Of Cumbrae31 places39 km
- Sanquhar11 places45 km
- Glasgow164 places53 km
- Greenock79 places54 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ayr?
The best known: Blairquhan Castle, Dean Castle, Dundonald Castle, Stair House, Ballochmyle Viaduct. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ayr?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50.
How do you get to Ayr?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ayr as the destination and these 50 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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