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Home Scottish Links Golf a different game The Basics Detailed information AFSD - how to determine the real length of a golf course Helpful Websites Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay... Ayrshire Dundonald Links Glasgow Gailes Irvine Bogside Kilmarnock "Barassie" Prestwick Royal Troon, Turnberry Western Gailes Northern Highlands Royal Dornoch, Brora, Nairn, Castle Stuart... Just east of Edinburgh Scotland's Golf Coast North Berwick, Muirfield, Gullane... St. Andrews area Out of the way, but worth a play Machrihanish, Pitlochry... Links Lite Great links golf for everyone Donate What others say SPECIAL NOTE !! While in Ayrshire, why not drive a few miles south for a different golfing area in the next county? Scan down to bottom of page for info. |
Ayrshire It's easy for the independent golfing traveler to experience and enjoy Ayrshire.
How rich is Ayrshire in golf courses? There are 32 golf courses within a 20 minutes drive from the town of Ayr, the largest town in Ayrshire. And because the Gulf Stream lies off the coast here and keeps the greens frost-free, golf can be played all year. Ayrshire is historic and picturesque. If you're a Robert Burns fan, this is the place to be. And for the golfer...well, Ayrshire's links-fringed coast is a feast. The town of Ayr is our base for golfing in this part of Scotland. The Royal Burgh (say boor-ah) of Ayr is the capital of Ayrshire, and is ideally positioned for all of your activites in this area. The local Tourist Information Centre is located in the Burns House, Burns Statue Square in Ayr. They have Ordnance Survey Maps of the area and lots of good info to enhance your stay. Prestwick International Airport is only a short drive away.
And here's something to get you started on some of the great golf in this area. http://www.gailesgolfexperience.co.uk/ |
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Where to Stay in Ayr
Many good B&Bs in the area. Here's some we personally like. Each offers first-rate lodging at comfortable rates. All are in the town of Ayr and all are 4-star rated. Coila Guest House www.coila.co.uk Elegant Victorian villa. Tasteful, comfortable, well-located in town centre yet quiet and with ample private parking (a major plus). All four bedrooms are large with king-size or twin beds, and good-sized modern bathrooms. Everything is done first-class. You can easily walk to restaurants, pubs, all kinds of shops, the railway station, and a large supermarket. Craggallan Guest House www.craggallan.com Immaculate guest house run by gracious Margot McLaughlan. Five very attractive en-suite rooms, near the sea. The Crescent Guest House www.26crescent.freeserve.co.uk Quiet yet very convenient location. An opulent Victorian home with spacious, sunny, comfortable.rooms, one with a beautiful four-poster bed. Langley Bank Guest House www.accommodation-ayr.co.uk/langleybank.htm A well-appointed guest house close to the town centre. Large Victorian home on spacious property, offering 6 bedrooms. Most but not all of the rooms are en-suite, so be sure to ask. ---------------------------------------------------------- Where to Eat in AyrThe town of Ayr offers many good eating places. You'll have no trouble finding them. We always find that asking our lodging hosts gives us the best suggestions. If you are staying at any of the above places in town, a short 5 minute walk will bring you to the Tudor Inn, a simple and attractive eatery with good food and good prices.---------------------------------------------------------- Mary-Alice suggests ...
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| Culzean Castle On your way to Turnberry visit Culzean Castle (pronounced cul-EEN), a 30 minute drive south of Ayr. The stunning building sits on a cliff above the sea. The Park surrounding the castle has been described as "Britain's most beautiful." But this Scottish National Trust property is also famous for another reason. General (later President) Eisenhower was given an apartment in the castle as gratitude for his commanding of Scottish troops in World War II. To visit his rooms and see his eyeglassses on his desk and the photos and memorabilia of his times at Culzean is a moving experience. Easy to find, Culzean is clearly signposted along the roads. |
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Robert Burns In Alloway, 2 miles south of Ayr, is the Burns National Heritage Park where you can experience the romance and the genius of one of Scotland's great literary figures. The Park is a collection of some of the most famous Burns-related sites in the area, including his birthplace, the Burns Cottage, and the museum. Good websites -- www.burnsheritagepark.com, www.robertburns.org |
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| One of Great Britain's premier racetracks is in Ayr. Officially founded over 200 years ago, racing probably took place on that site as far back as the 16th Century. The track is open most of the year, so check the schdeule when you're there. |
