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Unusual Attractions in Ayr

Ayr Town Hall Cells

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

The Poets Path

These unique weather vanes honor Scotland's most famous bard and decorate this walkway.

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Dunure, Scotland

Dunure Castle

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

6 miles from Ayr

Dunure, Scotland

Dunure Labyrinth

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

6 miles from Ayr

South Ayrshire, Scotland

Electric Brae Gravity Hill Illusion

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

7 miles from Ayr

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Peden's Cave

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.

8 miles from Ayr

East Ayrshire, Scotland

Dunaskin Ironworks

Wonderfully preserved Victorian factory, complete with a preserved steam powered engine house.

10 miles from Ayr

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