Wikipedia will give you all the facts about Ayrshire. It'll tell you that it is home to about 367,000 folk, that it is crescent shaped (apparently so!) and has some of the most agriculturally fertile lands in Scotland and that it has an impressive industrial heritage. It lists some of its famous people from Robert Burns to Bill Shankly, Alexander Fleming to Steve Clarke!

You'll find out about it's 84 mile coastline, the key towns of Irvine, Kilmarnock and Ayr, it's excellent sailing waters, golfing history and how it's seaside resorts grew with the advent of the trains into popular destinations for the good folks of Glasgow and central Scotland.

Research farther and you'll find literary genius, political influencers, sporting legends and influential philanthropists, and a list of people who have taken a bit of Ayrshire with them to all corners of the globe.

This site is born out of all of that. Ayrshire Connect is about connecting the visitor with the retail, history, activities, events, sports and culture.

Not only is it about connecting visitors with businesses, it’s also about connecting businesses to each other and helping to highlight the very best of what each of the towns and villages have to offer.

For the visitor it will provide information - over time - on every business and place of interest you'd ever wish for. Showcasing the real Ayrshire – interesting, surprising and real.

You can connect with whatever you want in Ayrshire and whether it be luxury resort hotels, world class golf courses or multi awarded fine dining, you shouldn't miss out on those recommendations from the locals who will all boast about their wee place that has the best fish 'n' chips, ice cream, sunsets, pint or wee gift shop. 

So whether you've lived here all your life or just visiting for the weekend, go out there and connect.