Ayr, is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. Today it is the administrative centre of South Ayrshire Council, and the historic county town of Ayrshire. With a population of 46,982, Ayr is the 15th largest settlement in Scotland and second largest town in Ayrshire by population.
One of the best beaches in Scotland, Ayr Beach has been awarded a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful. Predominantly sand, Ayr Beach is a great location for picnics and sandcastle building, with a good expanse of grass for children to play on. Admire beautiful views of Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran (41.5 miles away) and on a clear day. A great range of fun facilities are located adjacent to Ayr Beach, including a putting green, crazy golf and childrens play area. Also located on the seafront is Pirate Petes Family Entertainment Centre, where children can enjoy the indoor soft play, mini golf and laser games. There is also a cafe to relax in, perfect for catching a bite to eat or a cup of coffee.
Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It has been the home of Scottish Championship team Ayr United since the club was founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr, who merged with Ayr Parkhouse to form Ayr United. The 10,185 capacity stadium was designed by football stadium architect Archibald Leitch. The stadium was hosted a number of international football fixtures, mostly Scotland national football team under 17s and under 19s matches. Somerset Park was the first stadium in Britain to host the UEFA Women's Cup (now Champions League) in 2001.