Butlin's Ayr was a holiday camp located near Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. When originally opened in 1946, it was named Butlin's Ayr, but in 1987 was renamed Wonderwest World. It closed in 1998 and re-opened in 1999 under the management of Haven Holidays who renamed it Craig Tara.
Overhead view in 1985, prior to refurbishment
Butlins Ayr seen in 1984, The outdoor pool was demolished in the 1990s
Craig Tara, seen in 2006. The building on the right is the main reception building.
Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. A former royal burgh, today it is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council, and the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a population of 46,982, Ayr is the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and second largest town in Ayrshire by population. The town is contiguous with the smaller town of Prestwick to the north. Ayr submitted unsuccessful bids for city status in 2000 and 2002, and as part of the wider South Ayrshire area in 2022.
Image: Ayr Harbour geograph.org.uk 4096429
Image: The Town Hall on New Bridge Street (geograph 6442696) (cropped)
Image: Ornate Fountain geograph.org.uk 428040
Image: Burns Cottage, Alloway 428032
