Ayr Beach

The stunning views over the Firth of Clyde have inspired painters, poets and seafaring folk for generations.

Point of interest for Ayr beach include the pier, sea fishing, childrens playpark and the low green. There is easy access to Ayr beach from the Ayr town centre.

Other beaches and coastline attractions in Ayrshire include Barassie, Pow Burn, Troon, Newton on Ayr, Prestwick, Croy, Dunure, Turnberry, Maidens, Girvan, Kennedy Pass, Lendalfoot, Bennane Head, Ballantrae, Kinniegar and Finnart's Bay.

Ayr Tourism Industry

From 1870 until 1880 there were noted improvements to Ayr’s beach and tourist venues with organised entertainment, the sea wall, flattening of the Low Green, ice cream huts and pleasure cruises. In 1902 the Attractions Committee added shelters, lavatory accommodation, bathing machines, and permission was granted for boating, ice cream vendors, and automatic sweetmeat vending machines. In 1911 a new Pavilion opened for summer variety shows. All of these contributed to Ayr becoming one of the prime tourist spots outside of Glasgow.