Ayr Racecourse Tours

Photo by Angela Newlands
Photo by Angela Newlands

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"Until standardisation of weights and measures in the 18th century, a "mile" in Scotland could be a variable distance. Generally a Scottish mile was longer than a mile in England, a fact which was immortalised by Robert Burns in his poem "Tam o' Shanter" - "We think na on the lang Scots miles..." After the Union of the Parliaments in 1701, the standard English measure began to be introduced in Scotland, gradually replacing the Lang Scots Mile. The Lang Scots Mile Walk was created in 2002 on the seafront of Ayr to commemorate the town's historical links with Burns as well as to encourage healthy exercise. It was estimated that a 10 stone man or woman walking Lang Scots Mile would burn off 115 calories and a 16 stone person, 184 calories."

Lang Scots Mile

After visiting Lang Scots Mile, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Lang Scots Mile

Auld Brig

Find out about the history of Ayr with a stop at Auld Brig. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Auld Brig

Auld Kirk

You can learn about the history of Ayr with a visit to Auld Kirk. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Auld Kirk

Ayr Town Hall

Ayr Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ayr, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

Ayr Town Hall

The Low Green

Explore the lovely green spaces of The Low Green and also enjoy the golf courses in Ayr. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Low Green

LA Bowl

Enjoy an outing to LA Bowl during your stay in Ayr. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

LA Bowl

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