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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Marine Troon

Marine Troon

5 out of 5
8 Crosbie Road Troon Scotland
The price is ฿7,067 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿7,067
฿8,480 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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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! (353 reviews)
Amazing stay, great friendly service, first class bedrooms.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Fairfield House - Ayr

Fairfield House - Ayr

4 out of 5
12 Fairfield Road Ayr Scotland
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
Room was lovely, smart and clean. The service was extremely good throughout and the breakfast delicious. Will be going back !

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Fairfield House - Ayr
Carlton Hotel

Carlton Hotel

3 out of 5
187 Ayr Road Prestwick Scotland
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! (539 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Turnberry Serviced Apartments

Turnberry Serviced Apartments

2 out of 5
Milton Wynd Girvan Scotland
Stay at this golf apartment in Girvan. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and a health club. Popular attractions Turnberry Golf Club and Turnberry Resort Golf ...
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The apartment was very clean and comfortable and there was a couple of minor issues but when I contacted the owner he was straight on it immediately. I’d definitely recommend them.

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2023

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Sandgate 2-bed Apartment in Ayr Central Location

Sandgate 2-bed Apartment in Ayr Central Location

3 out of 5
Flat 1, 82 Sandgate Ayr Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Ayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Wellington Square and The Low Green are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
We were attending a wedding nearby so only slept in the accommodation and left early next morning. Flat was immaculate and beds very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Sandgate 2-bed Apartment in Ayr Central Location
Brunston Castle Lodge

Brunston Castle Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Girvan Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Girvan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Crossraguel Abbey and Turnberry Golf Club are located ...
Beautiful
Beautiful location with lovely, comfortable accomodation. The night staff were very friendly, accomodation and helpful on our arrival. We felt very welcome. However the day time reception staff were quite abrupt and rude not only to us but we watched a few other guests get 'told off' for petty things. ...

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2022

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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

฿5,608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island
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