Things To Do in South Ayrshire, Scotland

Although historically underfunded and rather basic, this attraction remains a must visit for even the casual Burns fan. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the cottage that is kept in the fashion of the poet's early childhood, ... More on Frommers

What a fantastic place for the kids. In the dry weather there is lots of to see outside and being able to p... More on TripAdvisor

Enjoyed our day but only fantastic if the weather is okay. Majority of the place is outdoors. Cafe and entr... More on TripAdvisor

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I go to the gym and swimming . Would recommend for all ages . More on TripAdvisor

The great thing about the main pool is that it's NOT one of those pools with attractions in it like n i... More on TripAdvisor

A "souter" is a shoemaker and in Kirkoswald, some 19km (12 miles) south of Ayr, is the home of Burns's pal, cobbler John Davidson or Souter Johnnie. Davidson is name-checked in Burns's tale of Tam O'Shanter, who in real life was ... More on Frommers

Obtained in 1938 by the National Trust for Scotland, this is the infamous cottage with thatched roofing where Burns and his unmarried friends established a society -- the Tarbolton Bachelors -- to discuss issues of the day. The ... More on Frommers

Although the future of this attraction is in some doubt, at writing it remains adjacent to the gardens surrounding the Burns Monument. Within the modern visitor center you can watch a video on Burns's life ... More on Frommers