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All the United Kingdom Scotland Ayr

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ayr

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ayr, Scotland

Updated December 18, 2020

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Ayr Town Hall Cells

Ayr, Scotland

Ayr Town Hall Cells

Forgotten jail cells beneath this Scottish town hall are now used for delightfully artful storage.
The Poets Path

Ayr, Scotland

The Poets Path

These unique weather vanes honor Scotland's most famous bard and decorate this walkway.
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The remains of Dunure Castle

Dunure, Scotland

Dunure Castle

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.
6 miles from Ayr
The labyrinth, with castle ruins in the background.

Dunure, Scotland

Dunure Labyrinth

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.
6 miles from Ayr
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Electric Brae Gravity Hill Illusion

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.
7 miles from Ayr
Steps leading up to Peden’s Cave.

Failford, Scotland

Peden's Cave

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.
8 miles from Ayr
Laigh Milton Viaduct

Crosshouse, Scotland

Laigh Milton Viaduct

This abandoned bridge over the River Irvine may be the oldest surviving railway viaduct in the world.
9 miles from Ayr
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