Ayr Through The Ages

now part of the Destination South Ayrshire app.

Discover everything South Ayrshire has to offer with the new updated app. The perfect travel companion for visiting South Ayrshire. Whatever experience visitors are looking for, they can find it here.

Our geo-aware app uses GPS and notifications to show places of interest close to your current location and GPS-triggered trails to follow.

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Smart phone and tablet showcasing the Ayr Through The Ages app screens

Things to do, Eat and Drink, Stay

Explore our beautiful countryside and beaches, discover our fascinating history and heritage, enjoy our high quality food, drink and hospitality. South Ayrshire has something for everyone.

IPad with Ayr Through the Ages App loaded showing the Souvenir Selfie Screen
IPad with Ayr Through the Ages App loaded showing the Souvenir Selfie Screen

What's On

Keep up-to-date with the variety of engaging events and festivals that take place in South Ayrshire throughout the year. From festivals to family fun days there is always something happening for all ages to enjoy.

  • Quickly and easily filter event listings by date range
Ipad with map showing locations of the Blue Bonnet Trails

Towns and Villages

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Scotland’s southwest coast each town and village in South Ayrshire invites exploration and discovery, promising a delightful journey through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

  • Discover more about each town and village
  • Explore what the town or village has to offer including things to do, shops or events
  • Show the location of the town or village on a map
  • Show direction to the town or village in maps
Ipad with map showing locations of the Blue Bonnet Trails

Favourites

Create a list of locations, things to do, places to eat, where to stay and events by selecting the ‘Add to Favourites’ button.

  • View everything you have saved by visiting the Favourites section on the main menu.

Tours and Trails

Explore our self-led, location aware walking trails and tours.

Blue Bonnet Trails

Enjoy two historical walking trails led by 23 Blue Bonnet signs over 31 locations from Ayr town centre out to Alloway.

Ipad with map showing locations of the Blue Bonnet Trails

Crime & Punishment in Old Ayr

This trail will lead you through Ayr’s rich and colourful past from the 13th to the 21st century.

Ipad with map showing locations of the Blue Bonnet Trails

Shadows of the Past

On this family-friendly self-led audio trail, you will encounter life-sized character silhouettes.

Ipad with map showing locations of the Blue Bonnet Trails
IPad with Ayr Through the Ages App loaded showing the Souvenir Selfie Screen

Discover More About Ayr

Learn about poet Robert Burns’ home town and the stories associated with him and other historical figures such as William Wallace. Whether you wish to spend all day exploring and listening or just have half an hour to spare, this app will help you find the nearest point of interest to your current location.

  • Historical sites and tours
  • Great stories of Auld Ayr
  • Take a souvenir photo
  • Discover more about Ayr, its industries and people