Ayr Beach

"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories." (June 2017)
"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories." (June 2017)
The red arrows at the Scottish air show

Popular places to visit

Ayr racecourse

Ayr Racecourse

Enjoy a trip to Ayr Racecourse and popular activities such as golfing in Ayr. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ayr Racecourse

Belleisle Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Belleisle Park and also enjoy the golf courses in Ayr. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Belleisle Park

Belleisle Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ayr at Belleisle Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Belleisle Golf Club

Ayr Pavilion

Find out about the history of Ayr when you take a trip to Ayr Pavilion. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Ayr Pavilion

Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre

Enjoy an outing to Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre during your stay in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre

Rozelle Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Rozelle Park and also enjoy the golf courses in Ayr. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Rozelle Park

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Fairfield House - Ayr

Fairfield House - Ayr

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