Ayr directory
See and do
Museums, galleries, theatre, cinema and days out. 33 places, 14 of them with no website on record.
- Astoria CinemaAyr's cinema on Burns Statue Square, run by Merlin Cinemas.
Ayr PavilionThe seafront Pavilion, once Ben Popplewell's theatre, now home to Lost World Adventure Golf.
Ayr RacecourseScotland's premier racecourse, home of the Scottish Grand National in April and the Ayr Gold Cup in September.
Belleisle ConservatoryA volunteer-run glasshouse dating back to 1879, with over 50 plant species and a live bee observation hive. Free.Hidden gem
Heads of Ayr Farm ParkA farm and adventure park with over 80 species of animals, quad bikes, jumping pillows and a train ride.
Robert Burns Birthplace MuseumThe National Trust for Scotland museum in Alloway, with more than 5,000 Burns artefacts including his handwritten manuscripts.- Ronald Rae sculpturesFive granite sculptures by the Ayr-born artist Ronald Rae, carved with hand tools and unveiled in 1979.Hidden gemNo website listed
Rozelle House Museum and GalleriesA free museum in Rozelle Park, home to Alexander Goudie's 54 paintings of Tam o' Shanter.
The Gaiety TheatreA listed theatre from 1902, known for its rococo interior and the Gaiety Whirl summer variety shows.
