Ayr Beach Tours

"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories." (June 2017)
"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories." (June 2017)
The red arrows at the Scottish air show

Popular places to visit

Ayr racecourse

Ayr Racecourse

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Enjoy a trip to Ayr Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Ayr. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Ayr Racecourse

Belleisle Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Belleisle Park and also enjoy the golf courses in Ayr. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Belleisle Park

Belleisle Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ayr at Belleisle Golf Club. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Belleisle Golf Club

Ayr Pavilion

Learn about the local history of Ayr when you spend time at Ayr Pavilion. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Ayr Pavilion

Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre

Enjoy an outing to Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre during your stay in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre

Rozelle Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Rozelle Park and also enjoy the golf courses in Ayr. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Rozelle Park

Best Lodging Options Near Ayr Beach

Mercure Ayr Hotel

Mercure Ayr Hotel

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Dalblair Road Ayr Scotland
Mercure Ayr Hotel
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