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What does Ayr mean in Scottish?
[ air ] SHOW IPA. / ɛər / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. a seaport in SW Scotland.
What is Ayr Scotland known for?
Ayr Racecourse, dating back to the 16th century, runs many Flat and National Hunt meetings throughout the year and is particularly famous as the venue of the Scottish Grand National, the Ayrshire Handicap and the Ayr Gold Cup. Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, was born in Alloway, on the outskirts of the town.
Why is Ayr called Ayr?
Etymology. The name Ayr can be traced back to a pre-Celtic word meaning “watercourse” or “strong river”. This name was used before the establishment of the Julian calendar in reference to the River Ayr.
Is South Ayrshire Council open today?
Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am – 4:45pm and Friday 9am – 4pm. We are closed during public holidays.
How do you say Ayr in Scotland?
Break ‘ayr’ down into sounds: [AIR] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘ayr’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
Does Ayr have a Harbour?
The Port of Ayr (Ayr Harbour) extends to 16 ha (40 acres) at the mouth of the River Ayr, a half-mile (0.8 km) northwest of the town centre.
How do you pronounce Ayr in Scotland?
Is Ayr a nice place to live?
Seaside living, great access to Glasgow and plenty of stunning outdoor space are all among the reasons why families flock to buy and rent in Ayr year after year. Another reason is the town’s schools.
What’s going on in South Ayrshire?
A719 South Ayrshire – A719 New Bridge Street (River Ayr Bridge) in Ayr closed in both directions from Ayr Town Hall to the Main Street junction, because of an investigation by the police. Rescue teams from Bangor and Portaferry were sent, along with the Bangor RNLI Inshore Lifeboat.
What happened in the explosion in Ayr?
Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Witnesses said at least one terraced house was destroyed, with those on either side of the property severely damaged. The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around.
Is the A719 south Ayrshire closed?
A719 South Ayrshire both ways severe disruption, from High Street to Main Street. A719 South Ayrshire – A719 New Bridge Street (River Ayr Bridge) in Ayr closed in both directions from Ayr Town Hall to the Main Street junction, because of an investigation by the police.
What happened at Gorse Park in Ayr?
A spokesman for Scottish Gas Networks said: “At around 20:00 tonight we received a request to assist the emergency services following the reports of a serious explosion in Gorse Park, Ayr. “Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.”