Ceathie Cottage/ Cathcart
Sightseeing
Burns Cottage
16 AllowayThe Bard's birthplace
Rozelle House Museum and Galleries
Monument RoadA lovely walk , with tearoom and Art Gallery
Belleisle Park station
Great walk, golf if you are lover
National Trust property with wonderful views and walks, steeped in history
106 locals recommend
Culzean Castle
National Trust property with wonderful views and walks, steeped in history
Prince Charles has restored to former glory. He is often in residence
28 locals recommend
Dumfries House Estate
Prince Charles has restored to former glory. He is often in residence
Great beach worth a drive and if you drive back through Kirkoswald you won’t be disappointed
12 locals recommend
Turnberry
Great beach worth a drive and if you drive back through Kirkoswald you won’t be disappointed
Croy Shore Beach
A stunning beach tucked away on a scenic drive
This is where they film Outlander , fabulous place for a picnic. 10 minutes in the car.
13 locals recommend
Dunure Castle
19 Castle RdThis is where they film Outlander , fabulous place for a picnic. 10 minutes in the car.
Greenan Castle
Quieter side of the beach
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Dunure RoadGreat place for the kids and adults alike.
Great park for kids. Enjoy the promenade , worth walking from harbour to Greenan Castle
The Low Green
Great park for kids. Enjoy the promenade , worth walking from harbour to Greenan Castle
Dalcairney Falls
Food scene
Ayr has a great choice of eateries. Enjoy
Good food just around the corner from the Cottage and dog friendly
13 locals recommend
The Fox & Willow
46 Carrick RdGood food just around the corner from the Cottage and dog friendly
Treehouse
67-69 SandgateOne of a few local eateries owned by Buzzworks always a favourite
Macfarlane.
92 SandgateNew owners and reviews are fantastic
Smokehouse
1b Alloway PlaceBook in advance even for takeaways , very popular
Cafe 51
45-51 Beresford TerraceJust at the end of the cottage road, a great little coffee house
Pandora
32 New Bridge StGreat cafe just around corner from Cathcart
Great cafe, always busy but fabulous sandwiches really reasonable and you can phone order in. Great to take on a picnic.
Deli next door again great Stilton if you’re a lover
Cafe Ginger
57 Fort StGreat cafe, always busy but fabulous sandwiches really reasonable and you can phone order in. Great to take on a picnic.
Deli next door again great Stilton if you’re a lover
Saffy's Cafe Bar Brasserie
2 Dalblair RdBook ahead as small
The Rupee Room
26A Wellington SquareA must for Indian lovers, they do deliveries
Ayr India
10 Seafield RdHas wonderful view of the beach
GRO Coffee
142 Harbour StAnother really dig friendly place with fabulous brunch menu
Renaldo's
98 SandgateBest Ice cream
The Smoking Goat
2A Academy StGreat food in a lovely setting, straight across from Burns Cottage
23 locals recommend
Brig o' Doon House Hotel
High Maybole RoadGreat food in a lovely setting, straight across from Burns Cottage
Chestnuts Restaurant & Hotel
52 Racecourse RdVic's
132 Main StreetAnother if Buzzworks , great food and cocktails
Great for a bit more special lunch or dinner. The £25 3 course lunch is great value
14 locals recommend
Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa
Monktonhill RoadGreat for a bit more special lunch or dinner. The £25 3 course lunch is great value
Scotts Bar & Restaurant
Harbour RoadAnother of buzz works , fabulous views of Troon harbour
Trump Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort
Maidens RoadSet in Maidens a fabulous beach, great food , well worth the 15 minute drive.
28 locals recommend
Wildings Hotel & Restaurant
Maidens RoadSet in Maidens a fabulous beach, great food , well worth the 15 minute drive.
The rockpool
SandgateGreat seafood. 5 course tasting menu on a Sunday for £35 is such good value.
Newly opened Newly Newly opened steakhouse, great reviews. Not the cheapest but very good
The Drunken Coo
22 Beresford TerraceNewly opened Newly Newly opened steakhouse, great reviews. Not the cheapest but very good
City/town information
Citadel Leisure Centre
South Harbour StreetLocal swimming pool
Ayr Central
Skye SquareWinner of high street award 2019. My home town with loads of great boutique shops, great choice of food and pubs
7 locals recommend
Prestwick
Winner of high street award 2019. My home town with loads of great boutique shops, great choice of food and pubs
Troon
Another great beach and notified shops
Heathfield Retail Park
Liberator DriveAll the usual suspects
TK Maxx
15 River StIf you like a bargain this is a great TK Maxx