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Ayr Guide Ayr is a popular seaside resort with miles of sandy beaches and lots of attractions nearby. It is also the home to the Waverley - the world's only remaining sea going paddle steamer. The ship crosses regularly to the nearby island of Arran.
The town has been a popular resort since Victorian times and there are many fine examples of their architecture within the town. Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet best known for writing Auld Lang Sine, was born in nearby Alloway in 1759. There is a Burns Museum in the town which is a must for any fan of the poet. Aye is also well known for its racecourse which has a full calendar of races during the season.
Just up the coast is the small seaside resort of Troon which is famous for its golf course - Royal Troon which was founded in 1878.
The Isle of Arran is some forty miles offshore from Ayr and may be reached by ferry form the town. Arran is very popular with walkers and cyclists and it has good beaches to the south. we will add more about this island at a later date.  
Ayr Troon Paddling to Arran
What to see around Ayr Culzean Castle & Country Park - Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE. Phone: 0870 1181945 Tam O'Shanter Experience - Murdochs Loan, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire KA7 4PQ Tel: 01292 443700 Burns Cottage - Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire KA7 4PY Tel: 01292 441215 Ayr Racecourse - Ayr - Phone: 01292 264179
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