Ayr
Place in South Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.454, -4.628 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 33 20 |
| Population: | 46,260 |
| Dialling code: | 01292 |
Ayr sits on the southwest coast of Scotland, where the River Ayr meets the Firth of Clyde, and is known for its long sandy seafront, the Low Green and a compact town centre. It has medieval origins as a royal burgh and a strong cultural pull through its close links with the poet Robert Burns in nearby Alloway, plus historic venues such as the Gaiety Theatre and the Burns-related museums that draw visitors year-round.
Today Ayr is the administrative and commercial hub of South Ayrshire, with an economy based on tourism, retail and local services; its racecourse stages major meetings including the Ayr Gold Cup and the Scottish Grand National, keeping a lively events calendar. Good rail and road links to Glasgow and nearby airports mean it also functions as a commuter and regional service centre, combining seaside leisure with a working town character.
Postcode districts covering Ayr
Most populated places nearby
- Kilmarnock 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Irvine 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Kilwinning 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Prestwick 3.1 miles5 km
- Troon 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Saltcoats 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Ardrossan 15.2 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ayr East Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ayr West Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ayr North Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Prestwick Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Dalrymple Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Annbank Place 4.3 miles7 km
- Coylton Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Monkton Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Mossblown Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hillhead Place 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Kyle Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Drongan Place 6.6 miles10.7 km
Example postcodes in Ayr
KA7 4RF, KA7 1BG, KA8 9BX, KA7 3DD, KA8 9LR, KA7 4NF, KA8 9ED, KA8 9TL, KA8 9QQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Ayr Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Newton-on-Ayr Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels in Ayr Ad
- Brig O Doon Hotel 4
- Brig O Doon Hotel 4
- Abbotsford Hotel 3
- Western House Hotel 4
- Fairfield House - Ayr 4
- The Kylestrome Hotel
- Horizon Hotel 3
- The Ayrshire and Galloway 3
- Mercure Ayr Hotel 3
Schools in Ayr
- Alloway Primary School Primary
- Ayr Academy Secondary
- Braehead Primary School Primary
- Dalmilling Primary School Primary
- Doonfoot Primary School Primary
- Forehill Primary School Primary
- Holmston Primary School Primary
- Kincaidston Primary School Primary
- Kyle Academy Secondary
- Newton Primary School Primary
- Queen Margaret Academy Secondary
- South Ayrshire Council Virtual School Secondary
- Southcraig Campus Special
- St John's Primary School Primary
- Wellington School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Ayr Beach Beach 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 1.9 miles3 km
- Troon Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hollybush House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Culzean Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Blairquhan Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dumfries House Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Ardeer House Estate 13.3 miles21.3 km