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A notable historic building in Ayrshire is Turnberry Castle, which dates from the 13th century or earlier, and which may have been the birthplace of Robert the Bruce. The historic shire or sheriffdom of Ayr was divided into three districts or bailieries which later made up the county of Ayrshire.
Ayrshire is a county on the west coast of Scotland, on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. It has not been an administrative unit since 1975, when, under regionalisation, it became part of the Region of Strathclyde and was divided into four districts: Cumnock and Doon Valley; Cunninghame; Kilmarnock and Loudoun; and Kyle and Carrick.
Ayrshire, historic county, southwestern Scotland. The county is named for Ayr, its historic county town (seat). Apart from a small section in the south that is part of the council area of Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire is presently divided into the council areas of South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, and North Ayrshire.
Ayr History. 1197 - King William the Lion had a wooden Castle built between the River Ayr and River Doon, by the Beach. This area is now the vast Low Green, next to Ayr Beach, one of the busiest Beaches in Scotland. Large Image. The Town of Ayr grew around the Castle and Harbour, through Fishing, Farming and Trading.
14 Μαρ 2021 · A concise history of the Scottish town of Ayr from its beginning as a small town in the 13th century to the 21st century
18 Ιουλ 2022 · The historic county of Ayrshire, located on the western shores of Scotland is a stellar place to explore some historic sites. One can find stone age structures and medieval castles, ruins of past glory and Victorian memorials.
By Dominic Ryan. With a historical tapestry that weaves fact with colourful fiction, Ayrshire and Arran’s stories are truly fascinating, stretching from the Neolithic age and the Roman invasion to the Vikings and the Gaels. Ayrshire has been occupied by various different tribes through the millennia, including the Romans, the Britons and the Scots.
