Ayr, County town in South Ayrshire, Scotland
Located on the southwest coast of Scotland, Ayr extends along the Firth of Clyde with sandy beaches and a substantial harbor for maritime activities.
King William the Lion established Ayr as a Royal Burgh in 1205, granting fishing rights and trade privileges that transformed it into a major medieval marketplace.
The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr presents theatrical performances, music concerts, and community events throughout the year, maintaining the artistic heritage of South Ayrshire.
The town center contains numerous retail establishments, educational facilities, and the University Hospital Ayr, serving residents across the South Ayrshire region.
The Scottish Grand National horse race takes place at Ayr Racecourse annually, drawing thousands of spectators to this prestigious sporting competition.
Location: South Ayrshire
Inception: 1205
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Shares border with: Prestwick
Website: http://south-ayrshire.gov.uk/about/ayr
GPS coordinates: 55.46389,-4.62778
Latest update: May 30, 2025 14:34
Somerset Park
803 m
Ayr Cathedral
116 m
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
363 m
Ayr, 14 Wellington Square, Sheriff Court
707 m
Ayr Town Hall
258 m
Burns Statue Square drill hall, Ayr
584 m
Wellington Square drill hall, Ayr
681 m
Holy Trinity Church, Ayr
435 m
Auld Kirk of Ayr
135 m
Auld Bridge, Ayr
131 m
Statue of Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet
551 m
Ayr Carnegie Library
272 m
Ayr, 39 Park Circus, St Andrews Church
806 m
New Bridge
271 m
Ayr, Wellington Square, Monument To James George Smith Neill
565 m
Ayr, Nile Court, Hall
190 m
Ayr, Wellington Square, Monument To Archibald William, Earl Of Eglinton And Wintoun
665 m
Ayr, Main Street, Newton Tower
355 m
Ayr, Fort Street, Ayr Academy
447 m
Turner's Bridge, Ayr
192 m
Ayr, Station Hotel
663 m
Ayr, Auld Kirk Of Ayr, Burial-ground
104 m![Ayr, Main Street, [ Former] Darlington Place Church](https://img5.digsty.com/jcTD2Md6ILpkwOivGpN1u6JXI1sUBp-UldbcxVjmzWs/rs:fill:230:230:1/g:fp:0.5:0.5/czM6Ly9hcm91bmR1cy8xNC8xMjk1MDA5OS0yOGJhY2RkMy5qcGc.jpg)
Ayr, Main Street, [ Former] Darlington Place Church
300 m
Ayr, 75 High Street
175 m
Railway Viaduct, Ayr
465 m
Ayr, Main Street, Newton Cross
272 m
Ayr, Wellington Square, County Buildings
794 m
Ayr, Station Road, Railway Station, Canopies And Footbridge
655 mReviews
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