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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.
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Covered on the website are hotels in Arran 20,
Ayr 23, Country 12, Fenwick 1, Girvan 4, Irvine 6,
Kilmarnock 8, Largs 6, Maidens 3, Monkton 2,
Prestwick 6, Seamill 3, and Troon 9.
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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.
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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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