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Ayrshire is steeped in history with links to William
Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. |
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There are over 80 fine hotels throughout Ayrshire
including the prestigious Turnberry Hotel. |
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William Wallace 1270-1305, began his
rise to fame by operating as an outlaw in Ayrshire. Robert the Bruce
1274-1329, born at Turnberry Castle south of Ayr, became Scotland's
legendary King. Robert Burns 1759-1796, Scotland's best known poet,
was born in Alloway south of Ayr. |
Covered
on the website are hotels in Arran 20, Ayr 22, Country 8, Fenwick
2, Girvan 5, Irvine 7, Kilmarnock 8, Largs 8, Maidens 3, Monkton 2,
Prestwick 7, Seamill 3, Skelmorlie 1 and Troon 9. |
There are over
40 castles throughout Ayrshire, many of which can be visited. |
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The three islands
Ailsa Craig, Arran and Cumbrae are only a short distance off the Ayrshire
coast. |
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Castles
of Ayrshire and their grounds were acquired by clans that supported
Scottish Kings in battle, the braver in battle, the greater the reward.
Famous Ayrshire clans include: Boyd, Boyle, Bruce, Campbell, Cathcart,
Craufurd, Cunningham, Hamilton, Hunter, Kennedy, Lockhart, Montgomery,
Mure and Wallace. |
The
island of Ailsa Craig is now a bird sanctuary. The Waverley Paddle
Steamer offers weekly excursions around the island in summer from
Largs, Ayr and Girvan. Cumbrae famous for its cycle lane around
the island has a regular ferry service from Largs as well as weekly
visits by the Waverley in summer. The largest island Arran with
its scenic mountains has a regular ferry service from Ardrossan
as well as being visited by the Waverley weekly in summer. |
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