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An old stone humpback bridge is framed between two dome-clipped yews, a bench standing on the gravel path beside the river.

Itineraries in Ayrshire.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
Sunset on Ayr's Esplanade and supper at the Fox & WillowA morningSunset on Ayr's Esplanade and supper at the Fox & WillowMore infoThe Auld Brig at dusk and a pint at the Tam o' ShanterA morningThe Auld Brig at dusk and a pint at the Tam o' ShanterMore infoThe Castle Loop walk at Loch DoonA morningThe Castle Loop walk at Loch DoonMore infoA walk round Culzean on the Lion TrailA morningA walk round Culzean on the Lion TrailMore infoThe Burns Trail walk round AllowayA morningThe Burns Trail walk round AllowayMore infoA walk along Troon's South SandsA morningA walk along Troon's South SandsMore infoKelburn Glen walk to the waterfall and the painted castleA morningKelburn Glen walk to the waterfall and the painted castleMore infoGogo Glen and the Greeto Falls walk above LargsA morningGogo Glen and the Greeto Falls walk above LargsMore infoA walk up Craigengower to the monument above StraitonA morningA walk up Craigengower to the monument above StraitonMore infoPortencross Castle and the Three Sisters shore walkA morningPortencross Castle and the Three Sisters shore walkMore infoAyr Gorge Woodlands walk at FailfordA morningAyr Gorge Woodlands walk at FailfordMore infoThe ruined tower of a Gothic abbey with a clock face rises above trees, benches and gravestones standing in the churchyard below.A morningFarland Point walk at Millport on CumbraeMore infoThe Holy Isle boat from LamlashOne dayThe Holy Isle boat from LamlashMore infoThe animals and play park at Dean Castle Country ParkOne dayThe animals and play park at Dean Castle Country ParkMore infoAilsa Craig's gannets by boat from GirvanA morningAilsa Craig's gannets by boat from GirvanMore infoThe animals at Heads of Ayr Farm ParkA morningThe animals at Heads of Ayr Farm ParkMore infoThe Burns House Museum in MauchlineA morningThe Burns House Museum in MauchlineMore infoDunure Castle, the harbour and lunch at the AnchorageA morningDunure Castle, the harbour and lunch at the AnchorageMore infoRozelle House and afternoon tea at the Fox and WillowA morningRozelle House and afternoon tea at the Fox and WillowMore infoBurns Monument Gardens and afternoon tea at the Brig o' DoonA morningBurns Monument Gardens and afternoon tea at the Brig o' DoonMore infoBurns Cottage, the Birthplace Museum and lunch in AllowayA morningBurns Cottage, the Birthplace Museum and lunch in AllowayMore infoCulzean Castle and lunch at Wildings in MaidensA morningCulzean Castle and lunch at Wildings in MaidensMore infoLady Hunter Blair's Walk and lunch at the Buck in StraitonA morningLady Hunter Blair's Walk and lunch at the Buck in StraitonMore infoThe Scottish Maritime Museum and lunch at Puffers in IrvineA morningThe Scottish Maritime Museum and lunch at Puffers in IrvineMore infoGreenan Castle beach and lunch at the Coo ShedA morningGreenan Castle beach and lunch at the Coo ShedMore infoTroon's South Beach and fish and chips at the Wee HurrieA morningTroon's South Beach and fish and chips at the Wee HurrieMore infoCoffee and sourdough at Narture and the Auld Brig in AyrA morningCoffee and sourdough at Narture and the Auld Brig in AyrMore infoCumbrae by train and bike: the Largs ferry, the island road and MillportOne dayCumbrae by train and bike: the Largs ferry, the island road and MillportMore infoBurns Country and CulzeanOne dayBurns Country and CulzeanMore infoFollowing the Footsteps of Robert BurnsOne dayFollowing the Footsteps of Robert BurnsMore infoExploring Robert Burns Birthplace in AllowayOne dayExploring Robert Burns Birthplace in AllowayMore info

More of Ayrshire.

A castellated stone mansion with rows of chimneys stands behind a walled lawn where two old cannons point outward, trees and blossom framing the view.See and doCulzean, Alloway and castles on the shoreCherry blossom trees frame a transparent dome pod set on a decked terrace, festoon lights strung above wooden tables and umbrellas.Eat, drink and shopIce cream, farm cafés and sourdoughWhere to stayRuined stone abbey tower and arched cloisters beside a mown lawnHistory and storiesBruce, Burns and the Kennedys of CarrickA country road curves between hedgerows along a coastal hillside under an overcast sky.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the ferriesA domed stone monument with tall columns rises above a bed of tulips and a low box hedge, a stone plinth standing to one side.What is on in AyrshireSomething new from Ayrshire every day