Let Donald Kay take you back to the 1200’s and show you how the town developed from two streets into the beautiful Royal Burgh you see today.
Discover where and when the charter was awarded and by whom.
Hear about Ayr’s many distinguished residents and visitors - Sir William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, Maggie Osborne, John Macadam and others
Enjoy the sights of the original fort and surrounding houses.
Admire the Covenanters and the history of the Auld Kirk of St. John the Baptist...
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Tour commences from Queen’s Court, Sandgate (opposite the Tourist Information Centre) Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays Tour 1 Starts at 11.30am Tour 2 Starts at 2.00pm Duration of tour is 11/2 to 2 hours Please arrive 15 minutes before start time
The tour is Wheelchair Friendly.
Tour tickets £8.50 * Concessions £7.50 Under 12 years Free Payment in £ sterling or euros Group Bookings available
It is advisable to bring a pair of sensible walking shoes on this tour, also an umbrella or waterproof in case of wet weather
For further details and advance bookings Contact Ayr Tourist Office01292 885680Donald Mobile 07867 510 165email: donald@walkaboutayr.com
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