Situated in the firth of Clyde, to the southwest of Scotland, Ayr is the biggest county, port and a town in Ayrshire all told. Being also a centre of administration for southern Ayrshire council area this port town supports nearly 46,000 people.

Towns like Prestwick, famous for its golf and aviation as well as Glasgow Prestwick international airport, and Alloway, famous for its association with Robert Burns adjoin Ayr but fail to overshadow it. It was one of four Scottish towns and counties to compete for the title of city in Queen Elizabeth’s golden jubilee commemoration in 2002, though the title was won by Stirling.

Lying on the mouth of river Ayr, Ayr is a coastal town. Most of the land being flat and low lying, however much of the land towards the south of Ayr is higher than most other areas in the county of Ayrshire. It lies an approximate 35 miles southwest of Glasgow. Due to the close proximity of the sea, Ayr experiences mild winters and cool summers. Generally rainfall s mild and the area almost never see any fog or mist. Even snowfall is very rare here due to the overall mild climatic conditions.

Industry has flourished slowly but steadily through time, mainly because of river Ayr. Ship building in the eighteenth century made a landmark in improvement on Ayr’s economy. Part of the harbor still functions as a commercial port. With the first departmental store, Ayr has been a centre of shopping in south Scotland.

The industry has slowly flourished through time with only one major setback to the economy. The county has major trade in and out flux because of the local harbor. Through time, the county has pulled its weight through various trades like ship building, coal and copper ore export and even textile industry.

Ayr is a well connected county; three main roads serve as connections to the outside world. Ayr has its own functional railway station and though ferry service is not yet available, traveling via air is possible through Glasgow Prestwick international airport just two miles farther. Though most of the European destinations are thus accessible, the Glasgow international airport just 35 miles away allows accessibility too many other destinations across the world.

Improvements to the county of Ayr are slow but constant; tourists can enjoy the beach with various facilities including shelters, pleasure cruises, lavatory accommodation, sea wall, sweet meat machines as well as bath machines. For sure Ayr is the most favorite tourism spot in the area save perhaps Glasgow.

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