Ayrshire: Summer Solved
Ayrshire is ready and waiting to welcome you with golden sand and crashing waves, 18th Century Castles and woodland trails, Rabbie Burns and the birthplace of The Open. Are you ready to #ExperienceMore this summer?!
Visit Stunning Beaches
The spectacular Ayrshire coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland.
Captivating views of local landmarks such as the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig can be seen from many of the beaches along the 65 miles of western facing coastline.
Culzean Castle
This glorious 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis – a man who was keen to impress with his wealth and status. Opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.
The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, incorporating everything the earl could wish for in his country home. It was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and is filled to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Explore the woods, beaches, parkland, Swan Pond, deer park and cliffs. Admire the enormous collection of flintlock pistols and military swords. Run wild in the Adventure Cove and Wild Woodland play areas.
Heads of Ayr Farmpark
Whatever the weather there is always something to do at the Heads of Ayr Farm Park!
The Farm Park has plenty of exciting activities – Captain your own boat with amazing bumper boats, soak your family and friends in water wars, try out our electric tractors and diggers, they even have a playpark, giant sand pit, trampolines, ringo sledging, a giant aerial runway and jumping pillows to keep you amused!
The undercover Play 'n’ Wild adventure barn has three giant drop slides and a two-storey soft play area suitable for all ages.
The Farm Park has many different animals for you to meet and learn all about - visit the Little Critters Animal Barn to see lots of the smaller animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, degus, mice and birds or venture outside into our animal zone and see many of the larger residents including Ralph the Camel, Troy the Tapir, llamas, ponies, donkeys and goats. The Park is also home to various breeds of monkeys, lemurs and meerkats!
Immerse Yourself In Some Ayrshire History
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Robert Burns is Scotland’s National Bard, and his poetry and songs are known and loved the world over. But who was he and what made him tick? The best place to get close to Burns and his genius is his birthplace in the beautiful village of Alloway. The flagship museum starts a journey that weaves through the village, taking you from historical buildings to landmarks known to Burns.
Whether you’re a die-hard Burnsian or brand new to the bard, a day of immersing yourself here will open your eyes and ears to an enduring hero of Scotland’s literary heritage.
Play the Links
Prestwick Golf Club extends a warm welcome to all golfers from around the world wishing to come and enjoy this testing traditional Links. One of the oldest golf clubs in the world, Prestwick Golf Club inaugurated the first Open Championship in 1860. The winner was Willie Park from Musselburgh with a score of 174 for 36 Holes, two shots clear of Tom Morris the Keeper of Prestwick’s green.
Prestwick was home for the first 11 Championships and then held it jointly with The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.Andrews and with The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Prestwick's 24th and last Championship was in 1925 when Jim Barnes from the USA won. Only the Old Course at St Andrews has now hosted more Open Championships than Prestwick.
Our apartments and villas are the perfect side dish to the extensive and stunning countryside, cheery seaside towns and bustling city’s full of entertainment and nightlife…
We have a wide range of apartments perfect for a romantic getaway, family vacations or even if you’re travelling solo!
