| Girvan Cycle Race > Site Map > Links > Local Area Links: Local Area Links A selection of external web links giving local information on the areas covered by the race. These sites will give you a taste of south west Scotland and the countless attractions which lie within it. Some of the events take place out with the Easter weekend - but they're just the excuse you need to come back to visit the area again! These links will open in a new tab or window depending on your browser settings. Ayrshire: |
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| Girvan Online | Web portal covering Girvan and its surrounding villages. Probably the most comprehensive Girvan information resource available. Essential surfing! |
| Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board | The board's site features a host of information including details of local events and attractions. |
| Dailly Community Website | Dailly always features on the Girvan Cycle Race route. Pop in to their website to see what makes the village tick. There are some fine way marked circular walks that explore the village and its surrounding countryside. |
| Barr Community Website | Another picturesque village which regular Girvan competitors know well, Barr is a great place to watch the race. It is also the starting point for the Barr forest walking and mountain biking trails. |
| Girvan Swimming Pool | Situated at the harbour side the pool is open seven days a week and has a variety of sessions to suit all ages and abilities. Children's fun sessions. |
| Burns National Heritage Park | Now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, the Robert Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway, Ayrshire offers visitors a chance to experience the rich heritage of Scotland's best-loved poet in the village of his birth. |
| Burns an' a' That - 'A Celebration of Life and Contemporary Scottish Culture' | From the radical to the romantic, this annual festival aims to capture all that makes Robert Burns reverberate as the nation's most celebrated literary icon. The events programme boasts some of the best known names in music and the arts along with fringe events to suit all the family. |
| Culzean Castle and Country Park | The National Trust for Scotland's award winning, and most frequently visited, property. Entry to the castle, country park or both is available. Allow a few hours minimum to make the most of this south Ayrshire gem. A wonderful day out for all the family. |
| Ayrshire Paths | "The Ayrshire Paths initiative provides sensitively managed, well sign-posted routes for all capabilities of walker and cyclist." Their site provides a useful 'path selector' facility providing maps and information for each trail. |
| Ailsa Craig Trips | Pleasure trips to the volcanic plug that is Ailsa Craig or just a sail around the Island which provides its unique granite to the curling stone industry. |
| Rescue & First-aid Training Services | Alistair Jardine, founder of Rescue And First-aid Training Services, has over 23 years experience lifeguarding in the leisure industry and can deliver professional training in Pool Lifeguarding, Lifesaving, Swimming Tuition, First Aid and more. |
| Ayrshire Coastal Path | Scotland's newest long distance walking route. The Ayrshire Coastal Path from Glenapp to Skelmorlie runs 100 miles along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles and includes sections to the north and south of Girvan. |
| Golf South Ayrshire | South Ayrshire is famous for its golfing heritage and boasts two British Open venues amongst its many courses. This site has details of the many fine municipal courses that welcome bookings from visitors. |
| Girvan Amateur Athletic Club | GAAC caters for runners of all abilities and can offer adults, jogging, running, speed sessions and cross country. Juniors can also experience, long jump, hurdles, high jump. The club promote the popular Girva Half Marathon each year. |
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| Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board | Our neighbours in D&G have loads for you to see and do. Find out more by taking a look at their site. |
| Newton Stewart | Official web site of the Newton Stewart Business Association providing information about the Association, its members and the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart. Stage 3 of the 2007 Girvan Cycle Race started in the town with the riders making two further passes through the town, including one of the stage's 'Hot Spot Sprints' which took place in the Victoria Street. |
| Newton Stewart Walking Festival | Take a rest from two wheels and get some miles in on two feet. |
| Wigtown - Book Town | Wigtown is Scotland's National Book Town and is home to a thriving community of over thirty book-related businesses, with new and second-hand books galore. There's much more to the place than books though and a visit to their web site will reveal a small town with lots to offer the visitor. |
| Creetown | Creetown is a small town on the north side of the Solway Firth. Internationally, it is best known for its Country Music Festival and as one of the main locations for the cult movie The Wicker Man. |
| Creetown Country Music Festival | Yeee haaah! Saddle up and git on down to the world renowned country music hoedown held annually in September. Fun and entertainment for all the family. |
| Creetown Gem Rock Museum | This place is not your run-of-the-mill museum! An award-winning visitor centre which is well worth a hour or so of anyone's time. |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | A regular way point on Girvan race routes, Gatehouse caters for a wide range of interests. There are opportunities for a variety of sporting activities, including golf, sailing, mountain biking and fishing. Above all, this is a peaceful beauty spot in which to relax and unwind. |
| The Glenkens | The Ken valley - a unique area of natural beauty in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway which includes the villages of New Galloway, St John's Town of Dalry and Carsphairn. |
Disclaimer: The links on this page are provided for your convenience. Please note that the Girvan Cycle Race has no control over the content of external web sites. |
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