Top Holiday Attractions in Ayrshire - what to do, where to go and what to see

If you are heading to Ayrshire for a cottage holiday or self catering short break we have compiled some of the must see places and the best things to do. Whether you are looking for some family fun, visit relaxing and peaceful gardens or immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ayrshire then take a look at some great ideas below.

And, if you are still to book your self catering accommodation we have listed some great Ayrshire cottages and apartments close to the attractions and available direct from independent owners and leading holiday operators.

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Museum of Scottish Country Life, Glasgow

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Set in 170 acres of farmland, with a Georgian farmhouse and steadings, this museum gives an insight into the working lives of the people of Scotland.


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The TallShip at Riverside, Glasgow

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Built in 1896, the tall ship Glenlee circumnavigated the globe four times. Discover her rich history, depicted on board and gain a real sense of what it was like to live and work on board in her seafaring days. Special events include pirate crafts and seafaring superstitions.


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Scotkart, Glasgow

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Experience the thrill, the speed and the buzz of Scotland's largest and fastest indoor go-karting centre. This indoor circuit features 200cc race go-karts. All the equipment, instruction and computer timings are included in the price.


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Glasgow Ski & Snowboarding Centre, Glasgow

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An artificial ski and snowboarding centre with three slopes that cater for children of all levels and offers lessons in group or private sessions. Floodlit slopes allow visitors to enjoy the facilities well onto the evening.


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The Piping Centre, Glasgow

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The Piping Centre houses the National Museum of Scotland's fine collection of bagpipes, making it the most authoritative display of its kind. The priceless collection is presented in a lively audio-visual format that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.


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Lamont City Farm, Glasgow

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Lamont City Farm is a vibrant community project located in Erskine. You can meet a wide variety of domesticated animals including sheep, goats, horses, ducks, hens, llamas and many more.


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Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

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The Glasgow Science Centre has hundreds of hands-on exhibits over three floors, where visitors can interact with real experiments and phenomena. The centre also includes a planetarium that offers the chance to see the thousands of stars that fill our night sky,


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Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow

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Cyldebuilt charts the development of Glasgow and the River Clyde from 1700 to the present day. It tells the story of Glasgow's rivers, its ships and its people through award-winning audio-visuals, computer interpretation, hands-on displays and video.


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Scottish Motoring Heritage Centre, Glasgow

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The centre's display tells the story of Scotland's motoring history with fine cars and unique archive film. Guided tours are available. The Motoring Heritage Centre is housed in the building that was once occupied by Europe's largest car manufacturer.


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People's Palace , Glasgow

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The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to learn the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1760 to the present. You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactive.


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Looking for Accommodation close to Ayrshire

If you are looking to spend a short break or holiday in Ayrshire there is a lot of great quality self catering accommodation, ranging from apartments and cottages to lodges and chalets, to choose from. Of course, you will also find some lovely guest houses, bed and breakfast and hotels in Ayrshire. Find out more by using the links below:

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