Kirkoswald Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kirkoswald Old Church This church dates back to 1244 and according to legend is the site where St Oswald fought a great battle in 634 A.D. and built a chapel in celebration of his victory. The churchyard contains some very interesting gravestones, including a memorial to Robert Burns' mother's people, and gravestones for the real people who inspired the main characters in Robert Burns' poem 'Tam O' Shanter'.
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Kirkoswald Old Church This church dates back to 1244 and according to legend is the site where St Oswald fought a great battle in 634 A.D. and built a chapel in celebration of his victory. The churchyard contains some very interesting gravestones, including a memorial to Robert Burns' mother's people, and gravestones for the real people who inspired the main characters in Robert Burns' poem 'Tam O' Shanter'.
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Clyde Farmland Looking west from the fields above Broadshean towards the Firth of Clyde. Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula can be seen in the background.
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View towards Mochrum Hill. Mixed farmland and woodland from the minor road to Kirkoswald with Mochrum Hill in the background.
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A Wee Wet Bit South Ayrshire has lots of "wee wet bits". This one is beside the Tranew Farm road. Cloncaird Castle is visible in the background.
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Fairfield House - Ayr

Fairfield House - Ayr

4 out of 5
12 Fairfield Road Ayr Scotland
The price is £63 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£63
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
Good spaced rooms, room was a little cold but soon heated up once electric radiator was on. The pool was very dated and the changing rooms very small, but still good. The breakfast was brilliant, plenty of choice and hot!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Fairfield House - Ayr
Marine Troon

Marine Troon

5 out of 5
8 Crosbie Road Troon Scotland
The price is £199 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£199
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Troon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (355 reviews)
Amazing stay, great friendly service, first class bedrooms.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Marine Troon
Carlton Hotel

Carlton Hotel

3 out of 5
187 Ayr Road Prestwick Scotland
The price is £122 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
£122
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Prestwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
Nice hotel with friendly staff

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Carlton Hotel
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Luxury Scottish Manor house + 9-Seater Jacuzzi + 21-Seater BBQ Cabin

Luxury Scottish Manor house + 9-Seater Jacuzzi + 21-Seater BBQ Cabin

Maybole Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Maybole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Glebe Park and Maybole Library are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Super break between Christmas and New Year
Sweet property with helpful owners

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2023

Luxury Scottish Manor house + 9-Seater Jacuzzi + 21-Seater BBQ Cabin
Flat 28: Barns Street Ayr

Flat 28: Barns Street Ayr

Ayr Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Ayr. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and housekeeping. Popular attractions The Low Green and Rozelle Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Our first visit to Scotland (and a babymoon) and staying at Fiona’s apartment was definitely a highlight. Such a beautifully decorated, comfortable, and clean space. Fiona had thoughtfully filled it with everything we could possibly need, which meant we didn’t have to bring a lot of our own things. ...

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Flat 28: Barns Street Ayr
Ayr Beach View Apartment

Ayr Beach View Apartment

Ayr Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Ayr. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Wellington Square and Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Property was tidy and comfortable.. owner answered any questions we had very quickly

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Ayr Beach View Apartment
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Popular places to visit

Walled Garden

Culzean Castle

After visiting Culzean Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Maybole. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Culzean Castle
Walled Garden

Culzean Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Culzean Country Park, a lovely green space in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Culzean Country Park
Crossraguel Abbey

Crossraguel Abbey

Find out about the history of Maybole with a stop at Crossraguel Abbey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Crossraguel Abbey

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Explore the great outdoors at Cloncaird Castle Estate, a lovely green space in Maybole. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Cloncaird Castle Estate

Blairquhan Castle

Learn about the local history of Maybole when you spend time at Blairquhan Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Blairquhan Castle

Croy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Croy Beach during your trip to Maybole? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Croy Beach

Things to do

Snorkeling in the St Anne Marine Park

Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island

£133
per adult
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Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island
Robert Burns Cottage

Robert Burns Tour

£460
per traveller
Robert Burns Tour
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Maidens Harbour View This view shows, from the left, part of the village of Maidens, the harbour and Redgates Caravan Site.
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Crossraguel Abbey

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