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  Ayrshire Scotland
Ayrshire is steeped in history with links to William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns.
Robert the Bruce 1274-1329, born at Turnberry Castle south of Ayr, became Scotland's legendary King.
Castles of Ayrshire and their grounds were acquired by clans that supported Scottish Kings in battle, the braver in battle, the greater the reward.
www.ayrshirescotland.com   (261 words)

  
  Ayrshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir in Scottish Gaelic) is a region of south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde.
There was an Ayrshire constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 until 1868, when the constituency was divided into Ayrshire North and Ayshire South.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ayrshire   (1067 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Ayrshire Cattle
The Ayrshire breed originated in the County of Ayr in Scotland, prior to 1800.
Ayrshires respond to good management and feeding practices and individual Ayrshire herds average as high as 17,000 pounds of milk and 700 pounds of butterfat.
The Ayrshire cow is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful of the dairy cattle breeds, but much more important is the fact that she has been bred and developed to be a useful and profitable dairy cow.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/ayrshire/index.htm   (1436 words)

  
 Ayrshire and Arran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ayrshire and Arran is a lieutenancy area of Scotland.
It consists of the Scottish council areas of East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire.
For electoral and valuation purposes, the same area is simply called Ayrshire.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ayrshire_and_Arran   (96 words)

  
 Ayrshire and Arran
A beautiful coastline with pretty villages is complemented by a rugged and mountainous interior in the north and green rolling hills and woodland in the south.
Culzean Castle and Country Park, situated on a cliff-top near Maybole, is often described as the 'Jewel in the Crown' for the National Trust of Scotland.
The whole of Ayrshire & Arran is a mecca for golf enthusiasts¿ professional or amateur - with over 40 outstanding courses spread throughout the area.
www.ayrshire-arran.com   (283 words)

  
 GENUKI: Ayrshire
The original Old Parochial Records of the Church of Scotland are held in the General Register Office for Scotland [GRO(S)] in Edinburgh, and copies on microfilm may be consulted in LDS Family History Centres around the world.
Records of testaments, inventories etc. are held at the National Archives of Scotland, formerly known as the Scottish Record Office.
The occupations of Ayrshire people were and still remain associated with three traditional occupational areas: farming and its by-products, milk, meat and wool; maritime business both fishing and commercial trading; the mining of coal and iron.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/AYR   (1557 words)

  
 Ayrshire Paths - history, golf, walking, cycling and Robert Burns all in Ayrshire, Scotland
Ayrshire is located on the picturesque West Coast of Scotland, just half an hour from the City of Glasgow.
Together with Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire and Scottish Natural Heritage these partners in the Ayrshire Paths initiative are each committed to developing and maintaining the pathways throughout Ayrshire for the benefit of tourists and residents.
Ayrshire is perhaps most famous worldwide as the birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard.
www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk /about.htm   (756 words)

  
 Latest Staff Appointment at Frazer Coogans Solicitors of Ayrshire, Scotland
Frazer Coogans Solicitors of Ayrshire, Scotland are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Morman (43) to join their legal team.
Ayrshire solicitors Frazer Coogans have expanded rapidly from small beginnings in the 1980s to offer a friendly and personal service to all clients from their modern premises in Ayr town centre.
This Ayrshire firm of solicitors has also established a significant presence in Scotland’s property conveyancing market, advising clients on all aspects of buying, selling and leasing premises both domestic and commercial, and handling property conveyancing for diverse clients across Scotland.
www.prweb.com /releases/200656/4/prweb375934.htm   (654 words)

  
 South Ayrshire Council - News
North and South Ayrshire Councils have been quick to adopt this approach by funding the project which is to be managed and run by NCH Scotland.
Councillor Rita Millar, Convener of South Ayrshire Council's Community Services Committee said: "We are delighted to come together in partnership with North Ayrshire Council and NCH Scotland to develop an innovative programme that challenges young people about their offending behaviour and the cost this has for themselves, the community and the victim.
Headway, Ayrshire, a voluntary organisation which promotes understanding of all aspects of head injury, and provides information and support services to people with head injuries, their families and carers has benefited from a grant of £9000 from the Rural Affairs Committee of South Ayrshire Council.
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk /news/2002/jan-feb.htm   (3556 words)

  
 Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Originating in South-west Scotland, the Ayrshire Breed was first recorded on an official basis in the 1870's, with formation of the Ayrshire Cattle Society Herd Book in 1877.
The typical Ayrshire cow is an alert vigorous animal showing strong character and mild temperament.
The Ayrshire is the ultimate, economic dairy cow - characterised by high quality, longevity, ease of management and overall good health.
www.ayrshirescs.org /sbreed.htm   (384 words)

  
 Hotels in Ayrshire - Book a hotel in Ayrshire Scotland
The region is located in the south-west of Scotland on the spectacular Clyde Coast.
Harbour Pointe is the perfect location to relax and unwind in a choice of modern riverside apartments close to the town centre and the beach.
The Gailes hotel is in the perfect location to appreciate Ayrshire with beautiful views over the surrounding golf courses and the isle of Arran.
www.bookassist.com /scotland/ayrshire   (435 words)

  
 What's on in Ayrshire, Festivals, Theatres, Bars, Live Music, Nightclubs and more
One of the many things that make Ayrshire and Arran such a special place to visit is the rich diversity of annual events and festivals that celebrate the area's culture and heritage, attracting thousands of visitor year in year out.
Further down the Ayrshire coast in the picturesque coastal town of Girvan, the annual Festival of Light is another option for the 5th November 'Guy Fawkes Night', one of the most popular dates in the British cultural events calendar.
Ayrshire events calendar wouldn't be the same without celebrating the life and works of the region's most famous son and poet, Robert Burns (1759 -1796).
www.gnws.co.uk /scotland/ayrshire.htm   (744 words)

  
 Undiscovered Scotland: Bookshop: Ayrshire
Over the centuries countless buildings have been erected and demolished, and this informative and beautifully illustrated book looks at a wide selection of these, from castles that have been destroyed or replaced by modern mansions to country houses that have succumbed due to dry rot or lack of funds for their upkeep.
Mining is Scotland's ghost industry, many of its former settlements have virtually completely vanished, and this book spans the length and breadth of Ayrshire and Upper Nithsdale in search of their ex-miners and long-lost pits.
The views are accompanied by an extensive history which not only gives the background story of each community, but also gives a flavour of life a century ago when people still relied on the potato crops, fishing and weaving for a living.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /usbookshop/usbs-ayrshire.html   (2129 words)

  
 Historical
Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scotland at Scone in 1306.
William Wallace is one of Scotland's greatest national heroes, undisputed leader of the Scottish resistance forces during the first years of the long and ultimately successful struggle to free Scotland from English rule at the end of the 13
was born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1832.
fp.ayrshireroots.plus.com /Genealogy/Historical/Historical.htm   (1311 words)

  
 Scotland - Ayrshire & Arran
Ayrshire and Arran has played a key role in Scotland’s history with castles and other monuments dating back centuries.
It is also the birthplace of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, and Scottish Kings and heroes like Robert the Bruce and - so legend has it - of William Wallace.
Here at Dalgarven Mill, where the museum is based, you can compare the lifestyles of the mill owner to his workforce in the 1800s.
www.britain.tv /travel_scotland_ayrshirearran.htm   (84 words)

  
 Bigtripper: Ayrshire > Scotland UK
There are lots of things to do in this part of Scotland on your holiday, and interesting accommodation, including Self Catering Holiday Cottages, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels.
When it comes to luxury hotels in Scotland, you would have to travel a long way to beat the 4-star Fairfield House Hotel in Ayr.
Viewbank House is a Family run 3 Star awarded Guest House located on the idyllic Isle of Arran in Scotland, with stunning views across the Clyde and superb breakfasts and hospitality.
www.bigtripper-scotland.co.uk /ayrshire   (379 words)

  
 Robert Cullen of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland
Robert and Janet (Crawford) Cullen emigrated to Nova Scotia from Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland on 5 September 1837, according to Robert's tombstone inscription.
To the memory of Robert Cullen, native of Dalry Ayrshire, Scotland.
Thomas Cullen, son of Robert Cullen and Janet Crawford, was born in 1825 in Dalry, Ayrshire.
www.lrbcg.com /jtcullen/DalrCull.htm   (1743 words)

  
 Culzean Castle hotel accommodation Ayrshire Scotland. Map
It had been built by the Kennedy family in the late 1500's, and was already nearly 200 years old when Sir Thomas Kennedy succeeded to the title Earl of Cassilis in 1762.
Situated in the drum tower, it overlooks breathtaking views of the Ayrshire coast; the sea and sky, backdropped by the mountains of the Isle of Aran.
The staircase links the old castle to the new, unifying the building and leading guests first to the circular Saloon and then to what is now the Eisenhower Apartment on the top floor.
www.aboutscotland.com /culzean/adam.html   (753 words)

  
 Ayrshire on the Net
Ayrshire sits on the Clyde Coast in south-west Scotland.
Loudoun Kirk lies nearly a mile to the west of Loudoun Castle, near the town of Galston in Ayrshire, and is the burial place of the Earls of Loudoun.
BDM of Hood, Connel & Dick surnames in Kilmarnock, Maybole & Tarbolton Ayrshire.
b.webring.com /hub?ring=clyde   (1023 words)

  
 Ayrshire Hostels, Scotland Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Ayrshire, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
European Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of hostels in Ayrshire, Scotland.
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Located in South West Scotland just outside the town of Ayr, Wilson Hall is the main hall of residence for students attending the Scottish Agricultural College at Auchincruive Campus.
www.europeanexplorer.com /scotland/hostels/ayrshire.htm   (217 words)

  
 Miller family of Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
(Captain) William MILLER was born in Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland (possibly the son of Hugh MILLER and Hannah or Mary THOMSON).
When her father was forced to retire in 1847 due to ill-health, Betsy took over as captain of the brig - with a 14-man crew sailing with coal from Saltcoats to Dublin and bringing limestone back to the Ayrshire coast.
She was the first female captain of a British ship to be registered with Lloyds.
www.austega.com /familyhistory/miller.htm   (230 words)

  
 Dining in Ayrshire & Arran - Scotland Tourism.com your travel guide to Scotland.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Traditional Scottish cooking served in the top floor of one of the most famous castles in Scotland surrounded by beautiful gardens.
The relaxed restaurant creates the perfect atmosphere to sample the food and drink which are both of exceptionally high value.
This is one of the most prestigious hotels in Scotland, and with a dinning room to match.
www.scotlandtourism.com /ayrshire-dining.htm   (273 words)

  
 Scottish Tourist Board - accommodation, activities, events and holidays in Scotland
Follow the celebrities and choose Scotland as the perfect location for the biggest day of your life.
Whether seeking tranquillity or an adrenalin rush, Scotland's countryside offers unparalleled opportunities to escape.
Set a course for Scotland and experience clean air and water, superb coastal scenery, excellent facilities and a warm welcome.
www.visitscotland.com   (330 words)

  
 Hotels in East Ayrshire Scotland
The Park Hotel is the first football stadium and hotel complex in Scotland.
We're situated in a beautiful area in the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock where there is much to explore.
Mauchline is situated 10 miles from the bustling coastal town of...
www.justtourhotels.com /scotland/main.asp?county=East+Ayrshire   (253 words)

  
 Ayrshire JSU - Archived Papers
Scotland's Transport Future - Proposals for Statutory Regional Transport Partnerships
Ayrshire and Clyde Valley Windfarm Landscape Capacity Study
Ayrshire Housing Land Supply Audit 2003 to 2010
www.ayrshire-jsu.gov.uk /archived_papers.html   (229 words)

  
 Scotland Ayrshire Rental Accommodation Ladyburn flat
In secluded Ayrshire countryside, near Turnberry and Ayr.
This is an ideal place from which to base an Ayrshire golfing holiday - Brunston Castle,Turnberry, Troon, Prestwick; see the map.
A bit closer to home is Culzean Castle and Country Park (10 miles); or 30 miles away in Dumfriesshire (adjoining Ayrshire to the south and east) there is Drumlanrig Castle and Birds of Prey museum.
www.aboutscotland.com /ayrshire/ladyburnflat.html   (263 words)

  
 Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland
People have been coming to stay at Glenapp for more than a century to escape from the pressures of the world.
Glenapp Castle was built in 1870 by the celebrated architect David Bryce for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire.
Over the years the house fell into a state of disrepair until in April 2000, having restored Glenapp to its former grandeur, the Cowans opened the doors of the castle as an exclusive luxury hotel.
www.historic-uk.com /StayUK/Scotland/Ayrshire/Castles/GlenappCastle.htm   (990 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland
Newmilns (population 3,439) is a small town in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
Fought over by the Romans and Celts, William Wallace and the English, The Government and The Covenanters in 17th Century Scotland, and a really good spot for practising your golf swing with potatoes.
Darvel is known for its lace manufacture, it's the birthplace of Sir Alexander Fleming and it's known for the Dagon Stone - a lump of stone dug up when the road was built that has absolutely no magical powers whatsoever.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A356834   (380 words)

  
 Grange East Ayrshire Scotland UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Many different types of room are available, including single, double, twin and family rooms and most come with a choice of ensuite facilities although this is sometimes available only for an extra cost.
Most offer a full English or continental breakfast as part of their price but in a few cases this can be purchased for a small extra cost.
Bed and Breakfasts in East Ayrshire are usually friendly and are renowned for providing fantastic breakfasts.
www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/grange_ea.shtm   (194 words)

  
 Turnberry Hotel, Ayrshire, Scotland
Southwestern Scotland, overlooking both the Ailsa and Arran courses at Turnberry, 35 minutes from Prestwick Airport, an hour from Glasgow Airport and 2 hours from the city of Edinburgh.
One of Scotland’s premier hotels, Turnberry Hotel is located in over 800 acres of stunning countryside and offers spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran, the Mull of Kintyre and Ailsa Craig.
Untamed landscape and unspoiled coastline conspire with luxurious surroundings, superb service and excellent facilities to ensure that any stay here is a memorable one.
www.golfing-scotland.com /accommodation/turnberryhot.asp   (237 words)

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