With a population of more than 46000 inhabitants, Ayr is the largest town, port as well as settlement in the Ayrshire. Ayr has held the status of a royal burgh since 1205 and is currently the administration centre for the council area of south Ayrshire. Ayr was among the four Scottish counties competing for the commemorative status of the city upon Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee in the year 2002.
Since 1197, when a castle was first built by the river Ayr, Ayr has been the centre of many activities. A burgh being created in 1205 by King William the lion and the first parliament of Scotland being held by Robert the Bruce in 1315, Ayr was once commonly known as Invenrair/Invenrayr.
Lying on the mouth of river Ayr, Ayr is a coastal town. Most of the land being flat and low lying, however much of the land towards the south of Ayr is higher than most other areas in the county of Ayrshire. It lies an approximate 35 miles southwest of Glasgow. Due to the close proximity of the sea, Ayr experiences mild winters and cool summers. Generally rainfall s mild and the area almost never see any fog or mist. Even snowfall is very rare here due to the overall mild climatic conditions.
Industry has flourished slowly but steadily through time, mainly because of river Ayr. Ship building in the eighteenth century made a landmark in improvement on Ayr's economy. Part of the harbor still functions as a commercial port. With the first departmental store, Ayr has been a centre of shopping in south Scotland.
The town has three main roads serving to connect it from outside world. It has its own railway station connecting to various cities in Scotland. Just two miles from Ayr is located the Glasgow Prestwick international airport, connecting to various cities across Europe and only 35 miles away lies the Glasgow airport which operates farther international destinations.
Though in the early years, Ayr's parish church was St John the Baptist, Ayr now has many churches for different denominations. It is served by 15 primary schools and five secondary schools, one in Ayr and four in outlying area serve t educate the young of Ayr. Ayr also has two university campuses.
The county of Ayr has 15 primary schools all told, access to 5 secondary schools and 2 each of colleges and universities. Ayr has a sandy beach with an esplanade, popular among joggers and day trippers. Many other leisure activities are also available, either upon the beach or in Ayr's leisure centre. Of late many new tourist venues are being built, all contributing towards making Ayr one of the most favored tourism spots outside Glasgow.
Since 1197, when a castle was first built by the river Ayr, Ayr has been the centre of many activities. A burgh being created in 1205 by King William the lion and the first parliament of Scotland being held by Robert the Bruce in 1315, Ayr was once commonly known as Invenrair/Invenrayr.
Lying on the mouth of river Ayr, Ayr is a coastal town. Most of the land being flat and low lying, however much of the land towards the south of Ayr is higher than most other areas in the county of Ayrshire. It lies an approximate 35 miles southwest of Glasgow. Due to the close proximity of the sea, Ayr experiences mild winters and cool summers. Generally rainfall s mild and the area almost never see any fog or mist. Even snowfall is very rare here due to the overall mild climatic conditions.
Industry has flourished slowly but steadily through time, mainly because of river Ayr. Ship building in the eighteenth century made a landmark in improvement on Ayr's economy. Part of the harbor still functions as a commercial port. With the first departmental store, Ayr has been a centre of shopping in south Scotland.
The town has three main roads serving to connect it from outside world. It has its own railway station connecting to various cities in Scotland. Just two miles from Ayr is located the Glasgow Prestwick international airport, connecting to various cities across Europe and only 35 miles away lies the Glasgow airport which operates farther international destinations.
Though in the early years, Ayr's parish church was St John the Baptist, Ayr now has many churches for different denominations. It is served by 15 primary schools and five secondary schools, one in Ayr and four in outlying area serve t educate the young of Ayr. Ayr also has two university campuses.
The county of Ayr has 15 primary schools all told, access to 5 secondary schools and 2 each of colleges and universities. Ayr has a sandy beach with an esplanade, popular among joggers and day trippers. Many other leisure activities are also available, either upon the beach or in Ayr's leisure centre. Of late many new tourist venues are being built, all contributing towards making Ayr one of the most favored tourism spots outside Glasgow.
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