Ayr Holidays

The coastal town of Ayr is the largest town in Ayrshire, south-west Scotland. Ayr boasts a long history and scenic location making it an excellent choice for UK holidays in Scotland away from the major tourist centres of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Sitting at the heart of the Firth of Clyde, Ayr offers visitors unrivalled sea views looking out to the enchanting Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre. It’s coastal location has also made Ayr an important settlement in Scotland for hundreds of years and the wealth of historic buildings and architecture in the town are testament to this. St John’s Tower, the Auld Brig and the remains of the city walls are just some of the landmarks that add to the sense of ancient heritage in Ayr.

 

Sitting comfortably alongside its historic past, Ayr is a modern town offering visitors on holiday in Scotland a wide range of services and facilities. As a focal point for shopping in Ayrshire and the south of Scotland, Ayr has an array of international shops as well as a selection of smaller boutiques. Restaurants and cafes in the town also offer a variety of cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets. Holiday accommodation in Ayr can be found in hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses throughout the town where you can be sure of a warm welcome. Alternatively, self-catering holiday cottages and country lodges in the scenic countryside on the outskirts of the town are perfect for relaxing UK holidays in Scotland close to all the modern amenities and local attractions.

 

Approximately 20 miles north along the coast from Ayr lies Ayrshire’s famous ‘three towns’, comprising of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston. These popular holiday towns make an excellent day trip while on holiday in Ayr where you can enjoy fresh fish and chips in pretty Saltcoats Harbour or visit the impressive 15^th century Ardrossan Castle. W-hile in the area, you can also catch the regular ferry from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran and enjoy the spectacular seascapes and assortment of historic attractions that make this one of Scotland’s most fascinating islands. Staying in Ayrshire’s largest town, you will have excellent access to all of the area’s most interesting and beautiful places while on a cheap UK holiday in Ayr.