Family Days Out in Ayrshire

Fancy a day out in Ayrshire? Then you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got lots of great suggestions for days out in this most beautiful part of bonny Scotland. Did you know that some of the most important figures in Scottish history were either born or spent long periods in different parts of Ayrshire? William Wallace (or Braveheart to you and me) initially rose to fame as an outlaw in the Ayrshire region while both the legendary King of Scotland Robert the Bruce and poet Robert Burns were born in different parts of Ayrshire. Any families interested in the latter should definitely check out his old cottage at the Burns National Heritage Park which now has a wonderful exhibition animating the life and times of Scotland’s most famous poet. Of course there are also more contemporary pleasures to be had as well. Loudon Castle Theme Park is certainly not stuck in the past with its range of family-friendly rides and neither is Heads of Ayr Farm Park with its modern mix of local animals with more exotic ones including wallabies and mini zebras!

Recommended family days out in Ayrshire

Burns National Heritage Park, Ayr, Ayrshire

	Everybody has sung ‘we’ll tak' a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne’ on New Years Eve, but who wrote it and what on Earth does it mean? It was written by Scotland’s most famous poet, Rabbie Burns, who lived in the cottage here, well before it became part of this Heri...
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, Ayrshire

	This is not one of those castles built for defence and fallen into ruin, but a very elegant stately home, enhanced over centuries to its present state. If the children are old enough to appreciate the palatial internal architecture and fittings, there are treasure hunts to add to t...
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Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

	Dean Castle Country Park, is ideal for a family visit as it has over 200 acres of fun on offer. There are numerous woodland walks, a large modern adventure playground, pets corner where children can make furry friends, a visitor centre, and a large historic castle which is open to the pub...
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Treasure Hunt Cycling Trail, Cumbrae Island, Ayrshire

	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Cumbrae Island with a fantastic cycling treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direct...
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Treasure Hunt Trail, Troon, Ayrshire

	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Troon with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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