"What a wonderful place to stay, I loved every minute and the Graeme and his wife were so lovely and accommodating" - Mr and Mrs Hsylop, Glasgow

Tourist Information

Fantastic pubs, restaurants, Golf Courses, Shopping and the Ayrshire Coast all on your doorstep.

Chalmers offers free transport to local Golf Courses, Restaurants and Shops.

Transport in our private car can be arranged for Tours and Excursions.

The following are just some of the Events around Ayr and Ayrshire throughout the year.

  • Ayr Racecourse events every month of the year including the Scottish Grand National (April) and the Gold Cup (September).
  • Ayr Gaiety Theatre.
  • Burns an' a' that Festival (May)
  • A trip to Arran.
  • Golf throughout the year with access within 30 minutes to Kilmarnock Barassie GC, Irvine Bogside GC, Western Gailes GC, the Championship Courses of Royal Troon, Turnberry, Old Prestwick and access to the excellent municipal courses including Belleisle, Seafield, Lochgreen and Darley.
  • Shopping trips to Ayr, Troon, Prestwick and Glasgow.
  • National Bowling Tournaments at Northfield Bowling Club.
  • Ayr Flower Show (August)
  • An Excursion to Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae via Largs.
  • Kelburn Country Park, Largs
  • An excursion to the Isle of Bute (Rothsay) via Wemyss Bay.
  • Culzean Castle and Country Park (events all year)
  • Sail on the Famous Paddle Steamer Waverley
  • Beautiful walks along Ayr's shore front.
  • A Drive/Tour to Dunure, The Maidens, Turnberry, Largs and other destinations.
  • Rozelle and Belleisle Parks
  • Burns Cottage & Heritage Centre (2 minutes from Chalmers)
  • The River Ayr Walk

Sporting facilities are plentiful with leisure and sporting centres, golfing, fishing, indoor bowling and ten pin bowling. National Bowling Tournaments are held locally at Northfield Bowling Complex and you can visit Scotland's Premier Racecourse at Ayr throughout the year.

We can supply any sporting information required and assist with bookings etc.