Ayrshire County is home to seven percent of Scotland’s population and is divided into three districts, North, East and South Ayrshire. The county is steeped in history, home to some of the most esteemed heritage that Scotland has to offer with Ancient castles, beautiful country parks and gardens, bustling market towns and award winning visitor attractions set in breathtaking scenery. Ayrshire also boasts connections to many famous legend’s including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. The county is renowned for world-class golf courses at Turnberry and Troon. Ayrshire also boasts a variety of entertainment with theatres, cinemas, nightlife, and some of the finest and individual restaurants making flats to rent in Ayrshire popular with tenants of all ages, from students to pensioners.

Ayr is the largest town in southwest Scotland, situated in South Ayrshire a short drive south west of Glasgow and is a great place to live away from the hustle and bustle of the busy cities and enjoy pure fresh air and sea breezes. The town hosts a long sandy beach, spectacular golf course and Scotland’s premier racecourse. Those who buy or rent a flat in Ayr will have the chance to tour around the charming seaside town and its miles of sandy beaches popular for joggers. A short distance from Ayr you will be able to visit Culzean Castle over on the Isle of Arran.

Ayr is booming with educational opportunities for students, with a number of primary and secondary schools available. Ayr College resides in the town, offering a range of higher education courses. As well as this there are also two university campuses, The University of the West of Scotland which hosts a range of degree courses in Education, Nursing, Midwifery, Creative Industry and Business. The Scottish Agricultural College provides a range of degree courses awarded by the University of Glasgow.

If you reside in Ayr, you will have easy access to a range of outdoor activities situated in Ayrshire. Boasting over 80 miles of spectacular coastline, Ayrshire offers some of the finest watersports facilities in the country, as well as access to some of the best sailing waters in the world. There are an abundance of activities including, horse riding and quad biking, fishing, paragliding and bird watching. There are miles of footpaths and forest tracks perfect for pleasant walks. Ayrshire is home to several excellent leisure centres and swimming pools.

Ayr has always been a popular shopping area in the South of Scotland, with its first department store opening in 1986. The town now hosts its own shopping centre and shops such as Debenhams, H&M, Marks and Spencer’s and many more.

There is a plentiful supply of quality housing in Ayr from new developments to more traditional buildings. Those living in Ayr may earn a slightly lower income than the Scottish average, however this is made up for due to flats to rent in Ayr costing slightly less than other areas in Scotland.