Historical Ayr: A Self Guided Walking Tour

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll scrape back the layers to reveal this once-fortified Scottish town's underbelly. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through historical Ayr.

Hear from Kris, a resident of Ayr since birth, and trace the history of Ayr from a fortress 800 years ago to a county town, royal burgh, garrison, and the administrative centre of Scotland today.

The Ayr you see today is a bustling shopping centre, but if you scrape back just a few layers, you'll discover reminders of years gone by. On this walking tour, you'll travel back in time to explore some of the town's amazing architecture and murky underbelly.

Along the way, you'll hear stories about the town's past and the people that shaped it. You'll learn about the ingenious method devised to thwart body snatchers in the 1800s and the betrayal and torture of Cornelius Anderson.

There's much more than meets the eye on these quaint streets, so get stuck and see what you can find!

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Carnegie Library, Main St 12, Ayr, KA8 8EB
    Our tour starts at Carnegie Library at 12 Main Street. This is within walking distance of the town centre and is well signposted throughout the town.
    End point
    Loudoun Hall, Boat Vennal 1, Ayr, KA7 1HR
    The tour ends at Loudon Hall.

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