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Accommodation and travel ideas in Ayrshire
Ayrshire is a predominantly a rural county made up of many small coastal towns such as Ayr, Girvan, West Kilbride, Saltcoats, Irvine and Prestwick and other towns like Kilmarnock, Largs and Portencross. Ayrshire is a county in the south west of Scotland bordered by Dumfries and Galloway to the south and Glasgow to the north. The county used to be defined by its industry and the coastal resort towns that became popular because of its proximity to Glasgow, although this has now declined due to airports allowing people to holiday abroad. The scenery of the area though is breathtaking and patently different to the popular views of the Highlands.
Historic places to visit in Ayrshire
The breathtaking coastline and stunning scenery are some of the great attractions of the area along with the small but attractive towns and villages spread all over the county, coasts and valleys. There are various castles and monuments over the area which compliment the natural formations that have become part of the ancient heritage of the county. There are also historic houses, gardens and country parks to visit.
Historic Ayrshire bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and hotel accommodation in Ayrshire
The more historic hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation tends to be towards the centre of the older towns. For those that prefer quieter rural locations then there are many hotels, pubs and B&Bs in the smaller towns and villages throughout the area.
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