Ayrshire, a land of stunning scenery, is home to a wide range of attractions, activities and events. A mecca to all golfers, it is home to over 30 golf courses including the famous championship links courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick. Ayrshire is also the Home of Scottish Bowling with 90 Scottish Bowling Association clubs in the district.

The magnificent Northfield Bowling Complex has five competition greens that stage the annual Scottish National Championships and have hosted the British Isles Bowling Council Championships and Home International Series.

Northfield hosted the Ladies World Championships in 1992 so we're no stranger to big events. The Ayr Bowling Tournament is one of the most prestigious in Great Britain with over 400 competitors and illustrious winners such as Willie Wood and David Gourlay.

But there's more than just Golf and Bowling in Ayrshire. Visit our farm parks or wander round some of our outstanding country parks and gardens.

Seek out our castles, historic buildings, stately homes and fascinating ruins, each with their own intriguing story to tell. Then, wander through the beautiful Ayrshire countryside where Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns was born and discover the land that inspired him to write his timeless poetry and music.