Ayr is a seaside town on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland, known for its long sandy beach and its racecourse.
Ayr is a seaside town on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland, known for its long sandy beach and its racecourse. It suits golfers and racegoers, Robert Burns enthusiasts and anyone wanting a calmer coastal base than Glasgow.
Most rooms are in guest houses and small hotels south of the town centre near the seafront, around Barns Crescent, Miller Road, Fairfield Road and Racecourse Road. Prestwick Road and Craigie Road to the north are handy for the racecourse and the Prestwick side of town, while Alloway to the south is quieter and more rural.
Direct trains run from Glasgow Central to Ayr. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is a few miles north of town: see Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) transfers. Rooms go quickly on major race meetings, so check the racing calendar before you book.
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