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Ayrshire Collection

Welcome to Ayrshire, a captivating region in Scotland that boasts an array of remarkable sights and experiences

Background imageAyrshire Collection: High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland

High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland Date: circa 1906

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with sheep and cattle passing by. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle, dating from 18th century, architect Robert Adam, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, Scotland, 19th Century

Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, Scotland, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a landscape of Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, Scotland, 19th Century

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle, near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Greenan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Greenan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland - a 16th century tower house, possibly on the site of an ancient fort. Date: circa 1908

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Old castle by the seaside, Portencross, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Old castle by the seaside, Portencross, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Scotland / Irvine

Scotland / Irvine
A view of the town of Irvine, from across the River Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Auld Brig o Doon, Ayr, Scotland

Auld Brig o Doon, Ayr, Scotland
The Brig o Doon (Bridge of Doon) - a late medieval bridge used as the setting for the final verse of the Robert Burnss poem Tam o Shanter

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Scotland / Dalmellington

Scotland / Dalmellington
A fine view of the small mining town of Dalmellington, situated in the Ayrshire hills, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Troon Sea Front

Troon Sea Front
The sea front and part of the small but popular holiday resort of Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland Date: 1950s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Scotland / Culzean Castle

Scotland / Culzean Castle
The castle perched on a cliff- top in Ayrshire

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Culzean Castle dating from the 18th century

Culzean Castle dating from the 18th century, designed by Robert Adam, from the gardens, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Old County Map of Ayr Scotland 1847 by A&C Black

Old County Map of Ayr Scotland 1847 by A&C Black
A finely detailed facimile remastered in full colour from an antique original map of Ayr featured in A&C Blacks Atlas of 1847

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, Scotland

Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, Scotland
Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: circa 1938

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Background imageAyrshire Collection: High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire

High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire
High Street, Ayr, near Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1907

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Darvel Road, Newmilns, Scotland

Darvel Road, Newmilns, Scotland
Darvel Road, Newmilns, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1925

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913

Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913. From the Caledonia series of postcards

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Weatherbeaten Trees

Weatherbeaten Trees
Trees at Doonfoot, near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, showing the shape formed by the prevailing winds. Date: 1950s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) swimming over sea floor, South Arran Marine Protected Area

Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) swimming over sea floor, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Street scene in the town of Ayr in Ayrshire, Scotland taken around the turn of the 20th

Street scene in the town of Ayr in Ayrshire, Scotland taken around the turn of the 20th Century. Circa 1900

Background imageAyrshire Collection: General scenes of the construction of the Hunterson, a Nuclear Power Station

General scenes of the construction of the Hunterson, a Nuclear Power Station. 1955 A809-001 Picture circa 1st MArch 1955

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Postcode Sector Map sheet 23 Dumfries and South Ayrshire

Postcode Sector Map sheet 23 Dumfries and South Ayrshire
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 23) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Dumfries and South Ayrshire

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Lesser spotted catshark / Dogfish shark (Scyliorhinus canicula) amongst seaweed on a maerl bed

Lesser spotted catshark / Dogfish shark (Scyliorhinus canicula) amongst seaweed on a maerl bed, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Wild rare Eriskay horse, stallion, standing alert on Holy Isle, Scotland, UK

Wild rare Eriskay horse, stallion, standing alert on Holy Isle, Scotland, UK. Critical status by Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Crocodile Rock - Millport, Scotland

Crocodile Rock - Millport, Scotland
Crocodile Rock - Millport, Great Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde, North Ayrshire, Scotland. A feature since at least 1913 when Robert Brown was acknowledged by the council for the work. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland from the Statio

Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland from the Statio
View of Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland from the Station, looking North. Date: 1927

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Sir Alymer Hunter-Weston

Sir Alymer Hunter-Weston
A portrait oil painting of Lieutenant General Sir Alymer Gould Hunter-Weston, M.P. K.C.B. D.S.O. 1864-1940, who was a British Army officer serving in the Miranzai Expeditions of 1891

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Ballantrae in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Ballantrae in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1903

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Ballantrae, Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland - Ailsa Craig

Ballantrae, Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland - Ailsa Craig
Ballantrae in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland - viewed from the South with the iconic Ailsa Craig forming the backdrop. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Industry Industrial Power Station 1960 1960s

Industry Industrial Power Station 1960 1960s
industry, industrial, power, station, 1960, 1960s, 60s, sixties, crane, cranes, building, construction, electricity, hunterston, ayrshire, scotland, scottish, first, reactor, magnox, man, men, work

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Foundations of Hunterston Power Station, Ayrshire, Scotland

Foundations of Hunterston Power Station, Ayrshire, Scotland
A view of the turbine hall foundations of Hunterston Power Station, Ayrshire, Scotland, showing the first reactor building in the background

Background imageAyrshire Collection: The Tea House at Auchincruive, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The Tea House at Auchincruive, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo)
CLF289846 The Tea House at Auchincruive, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAyrshire Collection: The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289838 The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAyrshire Collection: The oval staircase at Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The oval staircase at Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF285593 The oval staircase at Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAyrshire Collection: The great round tower at Culzean Castle, The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The great round tower at Culzean Castle, The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF285581 The great round tower at Culzean Castle, The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Turnberry Light House

Turnberry Light House Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland The Open Turnberry 2009 Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland 19 July 2009 Date: 19 July 2009

Background imageAyrshire Collection: The Open Sign & Turnberry Flag

The Open Sign & Turnberry Flag Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland The Open Turnberry 2009 Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland 19 July 2009 Date: 19 July 2009

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Ayrshire Heifer 'Nellie of Barcheskie'(colour litho)

Ayrshire Heifer "Nellie of Barcheskie"(colour litho)
5202561 Ayrshire Heifer " Nellie of Barcheskie" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ayrshire Heifer " Nellie of Barcheskie")

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire (engraving)

Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire (engraving)
5201146 Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire)

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Public arms: Berwickshire; Ayrshire; Luton; Derby; Maryborough (engraving)

Public arms: Berwickshire; Ayrshire; Luton; Derby; Maryborough (engraving)
6008952 Public arms: Berwickshire; Ayrshire; Luton; Derby; Maryborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Carne River from Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire, 1804 (w / c over graphite on cream wove paper

Carne River from Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire, 1804 (w / c over graphite on cream wove paper
877348 Carne River from Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire, 1804 (w/c over graphite on cream wove paper, lined with fabric, mounted on canvas) by Williams

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)

Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)
3115269 Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board) by Scottish School; 107x91.5 cm; National Trust for Scotland, UK; eNational Trust for Scotland; Photo eNational Trust for Scotland; Scottish

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Mural Painting, Penkill Castle, Ayrshire (engraving)

Mural Painting, Penkill Castle, Ayrshire (engraving)
2812410 Mural Painting, Penkill Castle, Ayrshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mural Painting, Penkill Castle, Ayrshire)

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire (colour photo)

Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire (colour photo)
3096599 Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire)

Background imageAyrshire Collection: Darvel (Dervel), East Ayrshire, Scotland

Darvel (Dervel), East Ayrshire, Scotland
Design, Darvel (Dervel), East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905



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Welcome to Ayrshire, a captivating region in Scotland that boasts an array of remarkable sights and experiences. Located on the High Street in Ayr, this vibrant town serves as the gateway to all that Ayrshire has to offer. One of the must-visit attractions here is Culzean Castle, a majestic fortress perched atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Immerse yourself in history as you explore its grand halls and beautifully landscaped gardens. For literary enthusiasts, a visit to Robert Burns' cottage in Alloway is essential. This humble abode provides insight into the life and works of Scotland's national poet. Wander through its rooms and soak up the inspiration that once fueled his creativity. Nature lovers will find solace at Glen Sannox on the Isle of Arran. With its lush greenery and breathtaking landscapes, this 19th-century paradise offers endless opportunities for hiking, picnicking, or simply basking in nature's tranquility. Greenan Castle stands proudly along South Ayrshire's coastline, offering panoramic views across sandy shores and crashing waves. Its ancient walls whisper tales of bygone eras while providing an idyllic backdrop for unforgettable moments. If you're seeking more coastal charm, venture towards Portencross where an old castle awaits by the seaside. Let your imagination run wild as you wander through its ruins while taking in sweeping vistas over turquoise waters. Dalmellington invites you to discover Scotland's rural beauty with its rolling hillsides and picturesque countryside scenery. Lose yourself amidst peaceful surroundings while relishing in true Scottish hospitality. The Troon Sea Front beckons beach lovers with golden sands stretching out before them against a backdrop of azure skies. Take leisurely strolls along pristine shores or indulge in thrilling water sports – there's something for everyone here. Irvine showcases another facet with its rich maritime heritage intertwined with modern developments.