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DID YOU KNOW?
Robert the Bruce held his first parliament at St John's Tower, Ayr in 1315.
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Things you must do in AYRSHIRE:
Re-live the scary tale of Tam O'Shanter!
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Things you must do on ARRAN:
Visit Kings Cave where Robert the Bruce met a spider.
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The Weather in Scotland
The influence of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream ensures that Ayrshire and Arran enjoys a generally mild climate. However, the Scottish weather is renowned for its changeability so make sure that you have plenty of warm sweaters as well as a light waterproof jacket for your expedition.
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The Islands
On Arran you can travel back beyond the mists of time and visit prehistoric standing stones on Machrie Moor, while Brodick Castle, the Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, Balmichael Visitor Centre and Arran Aromatics are well worth a visit. The Isle of Cumbrae boasts great sailing waters, the smallest cathedral in Britain and the opportunity to cycle around the island in a day.
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Burns
There are numerous sites related to Burns dotted around Ayrshire, such as the Bachelors' Club in Tarbolton, Glasgow Vennel in Irvine and the Burns House Museum in Mauchline. The Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway, just south of Ayr, is a collection of key Burns-related sites including the actual birthplace of the Bard, Burns Cottage. Nearby is the Auld Kirk of Alloway, where Burns' father is buried, and the Brig O'Doon, over which Tam and his horse Meg escape in the famous tale of Tam O'Shanter.
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