South Ayrshire is one of thirty-two council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of Ayrshire. It borders onto Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire. South Ayrshire had an es
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South Ayrshire coastline on the Firth of Clyde.
South Ayrshire coastline showing Ailsa Craig in the background.
Ayr is the largest settlement within South Ayrshire in terms of both area and population.
Ayr is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. A former royal burgh, today it is the administrative centre of South Ayrshire Council, and the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a popul
South Ayrshire
…of 472 sq mi, South Ayrshire ranks as the 15th largest subdivision in Scotland. South Ayrshire's administrative centre is located in its largest town, Ayr. The headquarters for its associated political body, South Ayrshire Council, is housed at the town's County Buildings, located in Wellington Square…
Burns Statue Square, Ayr geograph.org.uk 5754762
The Town Hall on New Bridge Street
Ornate Fountain geograph.org.uk 428040
Burns Cottage, Alloway 428032