Mauchline is an interesting town set close to the Ayr River in Ayrshire, Scotland, and is home to just over four thousand people. Its fascinating history can be traced as far back as the 7th Century when a bloody battle was fought between the Picts and the Scots on Mauchline Moor. Remnants of the town's past is there to be seen from the church where a flag hangs inside which has seen many battles, to the ruins of an Abbey that was built by Cistercian Monks in the 1100's. From a small settlement the town grew with the Quarrying of Sandstone playing its part together with the renowned Mauchline Ware, and clock making. There are a fine selection of shops with tempting crystal treasures on display, restaurants to satisfy most tastes, and a choice of pubs to try. A walk around the town will uncover an historic Coaching Inn which continues to welcome visitors, an interesting Water Spout next to the Inn, and a superb Museum which was once home to the brilliant Scottish poet Robbie Burns and his wife who lived here in the 18th Century. It's surrounded by beautiful countryside that will always tempt walkers and cyclists here, and for those who wish to stay there is an excellent choice on offer.
Attraction
Classes
Allstar Cheer and Dance Academy
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Ballochmyle Inn
Black Bull
Poosie Nansies Inn
Restaurant
Poosie Nansies Inn
Stair Inn
The Fairburn Hotel and Restaurant
Taxi
Shops
Nurseries Direct Garden Centre
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Places to Stay near Mauchline
Stair Inn (4.28 miles)
The Inn is refurbished but has retained the old country inn atmosphere. In the bar area you can have your meal sitting by the log fire (during the winter) or ... More
Stair Inn (4.28 miles)
Enterkine (5.56 miles)
The Royal Hotel (6.21 miles)
Travelodge Kilmarnock (6.70 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Adamton House Hotel (7.69 miles)
Resting within 17 acres of grounds, Adamton House Hotel reopened its doors early December '09. Accessed along a quiet country lane, Adamton is less than 2 miles from Glasgow Prestwick ... More | visit website
Woodcroft Self Catering Holiday Cottages (7.97 miles)
Cottages within a stones throw - 5 minutes walk to all the lovely amenities of the seaside town of Ayr. Theatre, cinema, restaurants, pubs, bars, discos, sports centres, indoor tennis, racing and golf are all ... More | visit website
Park Hotel (7.98 miles)
Contemporary, unique and luxurious accommodation in the heart of beautiful, rural Ayrshire. A perfect choice for the business or leisure traveller, offering excellent value and only 20 minutes from Glasgow.
Built in ... More
Muirhouse Lodge Hotel (8.62 miles)
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Situated at Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, this hotel is convenient for short stop-overs and as a base for exploring Ayrshire and the rest of Scotland. ... More
Premier Inn Kilmarnock (8.63 miles)
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