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The Brig o' Doon is a late medieval bridge over the River Doon at Alloway. Made famous by Robert Burns' poem, Tam o' Shanter.

Brig O'Doon

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You can learn about the history of Alloway with a visit to Brig O'Doon. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Brig O'Doon
"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."

Lang Scots Mile

After visiting Lang Scots Mile, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Lang Scots Mile

Baing Loch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baing Loch during your travels in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Baing Loch

Blairquhan Castle

Find out about the history of Maybole when you spend time at Blairquhan Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Blairquhan Castle

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Explore the great outdoors at Cloncaird Castle Estate, a lovely green space in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Glebe Park

After visiting Glebe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Glebe Park

Best Lodging Options Near Scottish Industrial Railway Centre

Mercure Ayr Hotel

Mercure Ayr Hotel

3 out of 5
Dalblair Road, Ayr, Scotland
Mercure Ayr Hotel
The Townhouse

The Townhouse

3.5 out of 5
36 Park Circus, Ayr, Scotland
The Townhouse
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