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Situated on the beautiful Clyde Coast, Ayrshire is a destination that is as exciting, peaceful and is fascinating as it is fun. Ayrshire and Arran are a mecca for all golfers with over forty quality courses, including three Open Championship courses. It is also home to some of the most prestigious heritage and visitor attractions that Scotland has to offer. Ancient castles, beautiful country parks and gardens, bustling market towns and award-winning visitor attractions are all to hand and set in awe-inspiring scenery. Three large sailing marinas make the area cosmopolitan with visitors from all around the world. The spectacular granite mountains, ancient stone circles and the sheltered waters of the Firth of Clyde act as a magnet for walkers, cyclists, fishermen and sailing enthusiasts alike. Islands like the Isle of Arran, can be reached by ferry from Ardrossan (this is only 15 minutes from the stadium) is known as 'Scotland in miniature'. A fascinating and surprising island, it has an unrivalled range of landscapes, covering the whole spectrum of Scottish scenery in one delightfully compact package. It is big enough to offer a bewildering variety of activities yet small enough to retain its intimate island atmosphere. The Stadium is situated in Irvine which is a busy town situated on the coast 26 miles south of Glasgow. Irvine is now a busy town with important historical and maritime connections. Its harbour became a major west coast seaport and now houses the main site of the Scottish Maritime Museum. New housing, along with restaurants, pubs and shops has now been developed along this harbour bringing life into every area of the town. Irvine was the site of the first-ever horse racing meeting, in the 17th century. Meetings are still held here as well as festivals. Adamton house is next to Prestwick which is known for its golf and international airport, but there’s a lot more to it! Prestwick, situated on the coast 34 miles south of Glasgow, is Scotland's oldest baronial burgh, dating back over one thousand years. Robert the Bruce is said to have drunk the water here, at what is now known as Bruce's Well. The first-ever British Golf Open Championship was held at Old Prestwick Golf Course in 1860. Glasgow Prestwick International airport is situated at the north end of the town. A low-cost airline transports a multitude of weekenders and holidaymakers to and from domestic destinations, Ireland and the rest of Europe. This has ensured the town has a multi cultural flavour with a large variety of restaurants, bars and intriguing shops. These spiral from the old town with the ancient church’s to the promenade.
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