Introduction

This evening, I am posting information and images relative to my trip earlier today to the town of Ayr. In essence, Ayr is a genteel spot with a mild climate and is popular with retirees.

Background information concerning Ayr

Population is about 47,000.

Located about 1 hour SSW of Glasgow on coast with extensive sandy beach and mild climate.Good road and rail access with Prestwick Airport just four miles away.

Named after the River Ayr which flows through the town.

Closely connected with Scotland’s National Poet, Robert Burns who was born a few miles away at Alloway. There is a Tam O’Shanter pub (named after a Burns’ poem). Burns wrote ‘Brigs of Ayr’ after Ayr’s numerous bridges.

Scottish hero, William Wallace aka ‘Braveheart’ is remembered via various statues and a Wallace Tower.

 A mixed selection of architecture ranging from the medieval St, John’s Tower and Loudoun Hall through 19th c Carnegie Library to 20th century Art Deco.

In proximity to famous golf courses such as Western Gailes, Royal Troon, Prestwick and Trump Turnberry.

Close to Culzean Castle, Dundonald Castle and Dunure Castle.

Renowned for its famous sandy beach which has been awarded a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Images

Underlying purpose of the trip was to visit a local garden which was opened to raise funds for charities. Images of this experience will follow in a separate post tomorrow.

Weather conditions were conducive to photography although there was a strong underlying breeze.

More information

For more information on Ayr, Robert Burns, Scottish culture and many other aspects of Scotland please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.