Culzean Castle and Country Park hosts many events, including children’s activities, Scottish country dancing and several music festivals. Managed by the National Trust for Scotland, the Park covers nearly 600 acres of Ayrshire’s finest woodland and coastal paths. Campers are entitled to discounted entrance fees.
The Castle’s Visitor Centre is a ten-minute walk from the site.
The Burns Heritage Park includes the poet’s family cottage and a museum, holding the original manuscript of Auld Lang Syne.
Put your car in neutral and marvel as your car apparently rolls uphill at the Electric Brae between Dunure and Croy Bay.
Crossraguel Abbey is one of the country’s best preserved abbey ruins.
Fishing is available at Mochrum Loch.
Ayr Racecourse is Scotland’s leading racecourse, holding regular meetings. Car boot sales and a market take place at the weekend.
The Waverley, the world’s last sea-going paddlesteamer, sails from Ayr.
Burns Country Smokehouse produces smoked meat and salmon. It is open to visitors and has an award-winning café.
Some of Scotland’s best golf courses are nearby, including Turnberry, host to the 2009 British Open, Troon, Prestwick and Western Gailes.
The Scottish Maritime Museum at Irvine includes the intriguing Shipyard Workers Tenement Flat and the Museum Boatshop on the harbourside.