Ayrshire is the birthplace of Open Golf, with Open Golf Championship courses at Troon and Turnberry. Ayrshire is the site of the very first British Open at Prestwick.
It's also the birthplace of Robert Burns - Scotland's most famous poet, celebrated in May 2003 by “Burns an' a' that”, Scotland’s newest and most exciting festival celebrating life and contemporary Scottish culture.
Ayrshire is steeped in the history of Scottish kings and heroes, like Robert the Bruce and, so legend has it, of William Wallace.
Ayrshire plays a key role in Scottish history, it has castles and monuments dating back centuries and a range of visitor attractions to keep all the family entertained.
The Isle of Arran is one of the most southerly Scottish islands and is known locally as 'Scotland in miniature'.
It's the ideal place for bike rides, hillwalking, island golf and activity holidays….as well as relaxing on the coast and in the countryside while taking in the history, craft and culture of a Scottish island whose history is intertwined with Celtic myth and legend.
Whether you're planning a short break in Scotland or a long vacation, a golf holiday, a hillwalking break, a visit to trace your family's Scottish history….. or just a relaxing time away from the rat race, Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran can give you all you're looking for, and then some.
So treat yourself. Take a good look at Ayrshire and Arran and give yourself a break…
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