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Overview
Ayr was the scene of the first Scottish Parliament held by Robert the Bruce on 26th April 1315. Nowadays the busy towns of Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine are popular amongst holidaymakers and visitors and provide some of the region's best restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Ayrshire is perfect for anyone who is looking for a gentler pace, filled with rolling hills and numerous nature trails, offering a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of today's society. For the more adventurous walker you have the greater challenges of ridge walking and mountaineering in nearby Arran, a very popular place amongst mountain bikers and mountain climbers it offers fantastic views with breathtaking sunsets.