Book : AA Street by
Street Z-map Glasgow.
Book : Loch Lomond
and Inveraray
|
Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Main Road, Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire,
KA19 8HY. Tel: 01655 760603. This cottage was the home of souter
(shoemaker) John Davidson and his family. Souter Johnnie was
immortalised by Burns in the poem Tam O’ Shanter. The thatched
cottage, built in 1785, is furnished in period style and contains
Burns memorabilia. It also contains a workshop displaying the
tools of a village souter. About 4 miles southwest of Maybole.
Ayr Racecourse (Tel: 01292264179)
is situated in the beautiful countryside of Ayrshire and is home
to the Scottish Grand National, the Ayr Gold Cup and a host of
other valuable races. Hosting both flat and national hunt fixtures,
Ayr Racecourse will provide all the thrills and excitement of
a day out at the races for you and your family. ayr-racecourse.co.uk.
About 10 miles north of Maybole.
Burns National Heritage Park, Murdoch's Lane, Alloway, Ayr KA7
4PQ. Tel: 01292 443 700. The monument opened to the public in
1823 and has since become a place of pilgrimage for admirers
of Scotland’s National Poet and a focus for events celebrating
his life and work. burnsheritagepark.com. About 7 miles north
of Maybole.
Heads of Ayr Farm Park,
Alloway by Ayr KA7 4LD. Tel: 01292 441210. Goats, Deer, Ponies,
Reptiles, Emu, Lemur, Prairie Dogs, Buffalo - and lots more!www.headsofayrfarmpark.co.uk.
About 7 miles north of Maybole.
Croy Brae (Electric Brae). Travel south down the A719 between
Dunure and Croy Bay and experience the world famous Electric
Brae (or Croy Brae). Care must be taken, but you can stop your
car on the hill, leave the brakes off, and very slowly your car
will roll up the hill! Whilst there is a slope of 1 in 86 upwards
from the bend at the Glen, the configuration of the land on either
side of the road provides an optical illusion making it look
as if the slope is going the other way. Therefore, a stationary
car on the road with the brakes off will appear to move slowly
uphill. The term 'Electric Brae' dates from a time when it was
incorrectly thought to be a phenomenon caused by electric or
magnetic attraction within the Brae. About 4 miles west of Maybole.
Culzean Castle, Maybole,
Ayrshire KA19 8LE. Tel: 01655 884 455. Pronounced "cullane",
Culzean was the former home of the Marquess of Ailsa but is now
owned by the National Trust for Scotland. It lies with the Culzean
Castle Country Park and is open to the public. The castle is
famous for appearing on the back of five pound notes issued by
the Royal Bank of Scotland, and is notable for the Oval Staircase
and Circular saloon. There is a Deer Park, Gas Court, Fountain
Court and Swan Pond, mature parklands and gardens. About 5 miles
west of Maybole.
|
Travel information
: Maybole.
(opens in new window)
Book : Oban and North
Lorn
|
