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The historical capital of Ayrshire and the largest city in the south of Scotland, Ayr was officially founded in 1205. It hosted the first session of the Scottish Parliament in 1315, but its fame is mainly due to Robert Burns, the most famous Scottish bard, born in 1759 in the district of Alloway. It attracts many locals for its shopping, its university, but also its long beach that stretches along its west coast. However, tourist activities are not legion there and it mainly appeals to lovers of literature. It will be necessary to leave the center to go and discover the architectural heritage of its hinterland.

Ayrshire is located on the west coast of Scotland and is divided into three areas: North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire. Together with the neighboring island of Arran, they form 3 of the 32 administrative regions of Scotland and offer the best of island life and the Scottish countryside. It is also the region where the national poet of Scotland was born: Robert Burns.

Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran offer a fantastic range of things to see and do. Explore the places together, with Burns, take a walk in an ancient castle or follow in the footsteps of the Vikings who once set foot on these same shores.

Discover its attractions, its holiday ideas and let yourself be charmed by the beauty of Ayrshire.

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