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A town as well as a port, situated on the firth of Clyde, southwest Scotland, Ayr- south Ayshire is the largest settlement in Ayrshire. With a 46,000 population, this county town is an administrative centre for the south Ayrshire council area. Surrounded by adjoining towns like Prestwick (infamous for its golf and aviation industry) and Alloway, known for the county’s association with the poet Robert burns, Ayr was one of four Scottish towns competing for the status of a city commemorating the golden jubilee of queen Elizabeth II in 2002. Unfortunately it lost to Stirling.

The county of Ayr has a very rich history, shortly after the first castle was built by Ayr’s riverside, king William, the lion created a burgh here. The very first parliament for Scotland was also held here by Robert the Bruce.

Since the early ages, Ayr has remained a busy port county. Wool, fish and hide were the main exports whereas salt and wine were imported to be distributed throughout the Ayrshire. Textile as well as shoe making industry also prospered in the area for a while though they couldn’t hold out against the sands of time.

Being a riverside town very near to the coast, the county of Ayr enjoys very mildewed weather. The close proximity of the sea ensures that winters in Ayr are mild and summers here are cool. Most of the land in the county is flat and low, though the outlying land to the south a bit more elevated than the all the rest of Ayrshire. Due to the flat terrain, there is close to no chance of fog or mist settling in, even snowfall in Ayr is a rare happening.

Part of the historic port in Ayr still functions today, its main exports being coal and fish. Ayr has been a hub for shopping for all of south Scotland, having a port in times past and also being the first county to have a functioning departmental store since 1896.

The county is well connected. With three main roads connecting the port county from outlying areas, though ferry services are not yet available, the county has its own railway station. Just two miles away from Ayr lies the Glasgow Prestwick international airport which effectively connects the area with the rest of Scotland, or one could drive 35 miles to Glasgow airport whence many other locations worldwide are accessible.

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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