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Burns
National Heritage Park
One of
the area's biggest attractions, this restored 19th century
village is home to some of the most personal of Burn's effects,
including the cottage where he was born. |
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Daily, 9.30am -
5.30pm (April - September); 10.00am - 5.00pm (October -
March)
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2nd
January |
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Pricing:
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Adults GBP3;
Children & Concessions GBP 2; Family Passport GBP 12
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Contact:
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Tel: 1292 443 700;
Fax: 1292 441 750 |
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Getting Here:
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Murdoch's Lone,
Alloway, Ayr.
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Auld Kirk of Ayr
Build around 1655, the Kirk,
or church, has long been central to Ayr's history. Apart from its
historical value, it is also known as the church where Robert Burns was
baptized. |
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Wallace Tower
Built in 1834 to honor one of Scotland's greatest heroes, this tower is
probably the city's most visible landmark. Inside thet tower is a statue
of William Wallace, and the tower itself is the source of an unlikely
legend that Wallace was imprisoned once before making a daring escape. |
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Loudoun Hall
One of the oldest buildings in Ayr, this hall was built for James Tait,
a wealthy merchant in the late 1400s and is considered one of the last
remaining examples of burgh architecture in Scotland. It once served as
the townhouse of the Campbells, but is now mainly used for functions, as
a home for various local societies and occasionally, for weddings. |
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Maclaurin Gallery and
Rozelle House
Located a short distance
outside Ayr proper, these art galleries are the town's biggest cultural
storehouse, offering paintings, drawings and other works, with a focus
on pieces from the 20th century. The Rozelle House is also often used as
an exhibition centre. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Monday - Saturday
10am - 5pm; Sundays (April - October) 2pm - 5pm.
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Pricing:
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Free
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Contact:
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Tel: 01292 445447;
Fax: 01292 442065; Email: Rozelle.House@south-ayrshire.gov.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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Rozelle Park,
Monument Road, AYR KA74NQ. Just off Monument Road in Ayr.
Take bus 57 from Ayr Bus Station or Maybole train station.
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Culzean Castle
This 18th
century masterpiece is a popular stop along Scotland's famous Castle
Trail. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily, 9.30am -
5.30pm (April - September); 10.00am - 5.00pm (October -
March)
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and 2nd
January |
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Pricing:
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Adults GBP 12;
Children & Concessions GBP 8; Family Passport GBP 30
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Contact:
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Tel:
08701181945; fax: (01655) 884503; email: culzean@nts.org.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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Maybole, South
Ayrshire, KA19 8LE. |
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