Ayr boasts many attractions, such as our famous race course, bowling greens, theatre, cinema, bowling allay, many fine restaurants, pubs and clubs, children’s animal farm and indoor activity centre, swimming pool and leisure centre.

The history of Ayrshire is indeed fascinating reflecting hundreds of years of activity, the area is a unique mix of history and culture, shopping scenery activities events and entertainment. So whether you just want to get away from it all for a short break or simply want to pass through you are sure to find something on offer for all
With so much history on the doorstep Dunlay House is the ideal base for everyone, no matter how long you intend to stay,
The area offers a wide range of museums exhibits historic buildings National Trust Properties country walks and gardens etc.

A five-minute journey by car is the birthplace of Scotland’s famous Robert Burns where one can go back in time and visit the Burns cottage, and Burns experience, a true insight into years gone by.

Dunlay house is literally a stones throw away from the historic ST Johns Tower, which Cromwell commandeered in 1315 and where the 1st parliament was convened when Robert the Bruce was officially crowned.
 St Johns Tower is one of Ayrshire’s true historic sites being the oldest Kirk in Ayr.

The West coast is home to numerous ancient castles and by requesting a brochure from our local tour office visitors can visit these historic homes and tread the paths of their ancestors taking a journey back in time.

For those seeking an active holiday there is plenty of golf, angling, cycling, horse riding ,walking and hiking on offer within Ayrshire.

Ayrshire boasts over 30 golf courses and is home to many championship courses, the world famous Troon Old Prestwick and Turnberry…With its challenging and varied mix of links and parkland courses it is little wonder Ayrshire is aptly names a golfers paradise.