When we are planning our next overseas adventure what better place for Ayr and I to visit then Ayr, Scotland of course! How great would it be to take pictures with Ayr at the train station, and in front of street signs. We can go into gift stores and he can finally find items with his name on them! Yes I know we could order things on line, but it would be so much more fun to go back to Scotland! They have some of the nicest people we ever met, beautiful scenery, and the most spectacular train rides in the World.
Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. Today it is the administrative center of the South Ayrshire Council, and the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a population of 46,982, Ayr is the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and second largest town in Ayrshire by population.
Ayr is a popular seaside resort in south Ayrshire and is Located 37 miles south west of Glasgow, Ayr is a popular seaside resort, complete with charming sea front, leafy suburbs and range of places to stay. Ayr has a fantastic esplanade with a long sandy beach which is perfect for walking. Golden and sandy, Ayr is one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches and was recognised with an award from the Keep Scotland Beautiful scheme. An ideal location for picnics and sandcastle building, the beach boasts beautiful views of Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran.
One of the most stunning retreats about an hour from Ayr is Glenapp Castle, a beautiful 5 star resort. Glenapp Castle Hotel is a stunning example of the ‘Scottish Baronial’ style of architecture, set in magnificent private gardens and grounds high on a hill looking out across the Irish Sea to Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre. As a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain Associations guests can enjoy superb cuisine in our award winning restaurant as well as excellent service.
Welcome to a truly hidden place. A place to be inspired, reflect, recharge and reconnect; where you will feel ‘at home’ whether you’re travelling on your own or with a party of friends. Welcome to Glenapp Castle. The luxury, award-winning five star hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland, provides an intimate level of service with genuine attention to detail. It has great beauty in its period furnishings and interiors as well as through the breathtaking gardens, forest, and the seascapes that surround that castle.
Ready for some golf? Guests who enjoy golf can play the famous Championship courses of Prestwick, Royal Troon and Western Gailes, or the many excellent local courses within an hour of the castle. Alternative activities and tours can be organised for the non-golfers in the party. Take the Glenapp Castle boat to the Isle of Arran and choose from a mix of links and parkland settings including the beautiful Brodick and Shiskine golf courses. Or for the more adventurous take the Glenapp boat a little further to the tip of the Mull of Kintyre to play on the Machrihanish course.
