Things to do
Ayr Beach
One of the best beaches in Scotland, Ayr Beach has been awarded a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Predominantly sand, Ayr Beach is a great location for picnics and sandcastle building, with a good expanse of grass for children to play on. Admire beautiful views of Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran and on a clear day - Pladda.
A major tourist attraction in the Victorian era, Ayr’s Low Green continues to be popular with visitors and locals alike. This large expanse of green grass is a wonderful place to take a picnic or play ball games with family and friends.
Ayr Central Shopping Centre
Ayr Central is home to great stores that offer amazing value all year round like JD, Primark, Next and Poundland. You’ll also discover speciality stores like Cherry Soda, Hallmark and Ernest Jones for those special occasions.
And don’t forget we’re a great place to meet friends and grab a coffee, drink or a bite at Hi Tea, Costa and Subway.
Ayr has a strong cycling community. Secure bike racks located within the Centre’s underground car park.
Ayr Ice Rink
Ayr Curling Club has something for everyone whether you're a beginner or expert in the making. Give it try, curl occasionally or get opportunities to play nationally within one of Ayrshire based teams.
Try Curling for the first time, build your skills or join a club. We have sessions aimed at all ages and skillsets delivered by qualified coaches. Improve your skills at a quality ice rink in Ayrshire. With improver lessons, courses, workshops and seminars - there is something for everyone.
Ayr Racecourse
This award-winning racecourse is Scotland's premier. As well as being home to the Coral Scottish Grand National and the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup, the course also hosts racing year round.
As well as horse racing, Ayr Racecourse also accommodates conferences, business meetings,
events, dinners and Christmas party nights.
The course is a 12-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, which services a large part of the country.
Balbirnie Park
Balbirnie Park is a wooded parkland north-east of Glenrothes, split down the middle by the greens of Balbirnie Park Golf Club. The Park itself has an attractive woodland garden and a collection of rhododendrons, and offers woodland walk trails, a bridle path and some exotic tree specimens, including a rare Dawn Redwood and some Wellingtonias.
Balloch Castle Country Park
Balloch Castle Country Park lies on the southeast shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch, 20 miles north of Glasgow. The park itself comprises 200 acres of semi-natural and ornamental woodland, open parkland, formal gardens, meadow, play parks and shoreline. It is located directly on the south-east shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch.
Birnam Arts
Birnam Arts hosts touring musicians, classical concerts, professional theatre productions, talks and lectures, and is available for private hire. It was born of the old Birnam Institute, which opened in 1883 and closed in the 1990s. The current building opened in 2001 and has won multiple awards for its design.
Birnam Highland Games Park
The Birnam Highland Games are a traditional Scottish Highland Games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. The games have been held since 1864, and are now held annually on the last Saturday in August. Experience for yourself the fun and culture that has kept the Games so popular for over 150 years.
Black Isle Bar
Featuring a carefully constructed beer menu to include their own delicious house beer alongside a variety of styles and breweries from around the world. Fancy a bite to eat? The Black Isle Bar has a selection of wood-fired pizzas ranging from the mastered classic margherita to the more adventurous, and Highland appropriate, venison salami pizza.