Kirkoswald

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Kirkoswald Old Church This church dates back to 1244 and according to legend is the site where St Oswald fought a great battle in 634 A.D. and built a chapel in celebration of his victory. The churchyard contains some very interesting gravestones, including a memorial to Robert Burns' mother's people, and gravestones for the real people who inspired the main characters in Robert Burns' poem 'Tam O' Shanter'.
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Kirkoswald Old Church This church dates back to 1244 and according to legend is the site where St Oswald fought a great battle in 634 A.D. and built a chapel in celebration of his victory. The churchyard contains some very interesting gravestones, including a memorial to Robert Burns' mother's people, and gravestones for the real people who inspired the main characters in Robert Burns' poem 'Tam O' Shanter'.
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Clyde Farmland Looking west from the fields above Broadshean towards the Firth of Clyde. Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula can be seen in the background.
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View towards Mochrum Hill. Mixed farmland and woodland from the minor road to Kirkoswald with Mochrum Hill in the background.
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A Wee Wet Bit South Ayrshire has lots of "wee wet bits". This one is beside the Tranew Farm road. Cloncaird Castle is visible in the background.
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Marine Troon

Marine Troon

5 out of 5
8 Crosbie Road Troon Scotland
$190 nightly
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Fairfield House - Ayr

Fairfield House - Ayr

4 out of 5
12 Fairfield Road Ayr Scotland
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ayr. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
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Carlton Hotel

Carlton Hotel

3 out of 5
187 Ayr Road Prestwick Scotland
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Prestwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)
A good reasonable priced hotel

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Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage

Old Toll Cottage -Delightful Cottage

Straiton Strathclyde & Isle of Arran
Stay at this cottage in Maybole. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Blairquhan Castle and Cloncaird Castle Estate are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Have stayed here before. It was always an enjoyable experience but the enhancements since our last stay are imaginative and well done. Excellent place to relax - clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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Ayr Beach View Apartment

Ayr Beach View Apartment

Ayr Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Ayr. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Wellington Square and Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Property was tidy and comfortable.. owner answered any questions we had very quickly

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Rose Apartment 2-bed Apt Town Centre Ayr

Rose Apartment 2-bed Apt Town Centre Ayr

3.5 out of 5
Ayr Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Ayr. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Auld Brig and Auld Kirk are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Very clean and central. Would recommend! Spiral staircase was a bit steep.

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Rose Apartment 2-bed Apt Town Centre Ayr
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Popular places to visit

Walled Garden

Culzean Castle

After visiting Culzean Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Maybole. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Culzean Castle
Walled Garden

Culzean Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Culzean Country Park, a lovely green space in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Culzean Country Park
Crossraguel Abbey

Crossraguel Abbey

Learn about the local history of Maybole when you take a trip to Crossraguel Abbey. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Crossraguel Abbey

Blairquhan Castle

Find out about the history of Maybole when you spend time at Blairquhan Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Blairquhan Castle

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Explore the great outdoors at Cloncaird Castle Estate, a lovely green space in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Croy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Croy Beach during your trip to Maybole? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Croy Beach

Things to do

Snorkeling in the St Anne Marine Park

Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island

$179
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Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island
Robert Burns Cottage

Robert Burns Tour

$618
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Robert Burns Tour
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