Prestwick is a town in south Ayrshire, situated near Ayr and Troon. Prestwick is the oldest Royal burgh in Scotland with the charter dated 1600. Prestwick is famous for its International Airport and as the home of golf. The airfield was developed in 1935 and used during World War II as an RAF Headquarters before becoming Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. In 1960 Elvis Presley, had a two hour stop-over here during his National Service. Golf has been popular since the Old Course opened in 1851. The first Open Championship was hosted here in 1860. The Chapel of St Ninian was the site of a leper hospital founded by Robert I. Bruce’s Well is situated next to the church, Bruce is said to have drunk from the well to cure his skin disease. Prestwick is a popular tourist resort with sea-front, in the heart of Robert Burns Country, with hotels, guest houses, pubs, cafés, restaurants, churches and many attractions of historic interest. The town has a variety of shops and amenities, in the town-centre stands the ancient market cross and the Town Hall built in1837 with gothic spire. Prestwick has a swimming pool, health and fitness clubs, tennis, bowling, cricket, golf clubs and a kid’s entertainment centre on the esplanade.
Accountant
Prestwick Investment Trust Plc
Reid G W Associates
Welsh Walker
Care Home
Classes
Dance - Claire Gibson School of Dance
Yoga - Pat Beecham
Cottage
Dentist
Blair H Anderson
Dental Surgery
Estate Agent
Birrell Estate Agency
Hoppers Estate Agency Limited
Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Course
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Prestwick St Nicholas
Health and Fitness Club
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Central Bar
Flanagans
Kings Arms
Self-Catering
Fairways Cottages
Northbeach Hotel
Solicitor
Taxi
Abba Taxis
Lion Taxis
Nighthawk Taxis Ltd
Prestwick Black Taxis
Streamline Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Ayrshire/Prestwick CC (Cricket)
Shops
M B Kennedy
Pets Aquarium & Fishing Tackle
Town & Country Pets
Toll Pharmacy
R Urquhart
Helen Dobson
Well Heeled
Kid’z Play
Make N Take
Beau Interiors
Activities
Ayrodynamic RT(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Prestwick
Fernbank Guest House (0.12 miles)
The Hollies (0.19 miles)
With sumptuous, individually ... More | visit website
Golf View (0.27 miles)
Northbeach (0.27 miles)
The North Beach has always had an enviable reputation for ambience, cuisine and friendliness. Situated in the heart of historic Ayrshire, the North Beach offers a wide range of relaxing breaks tailored to suit your ... More | visit website
Prestwick Guest House (0.42 miles)
Appletree B&B (0.44 miles)
The Dormie House (0.50 miles)
The Carlton Hotel (0.95 miles)
The hotel was purchased in February 2008 by present owners Robert and Vivien Kyle who have now completed a full refurbishment program. Recently finished are the 40 guest bedrooms which offer comfortable and modern ... More | visit website
Manor Park Hotel (1.42 miles)
Built at the turn of the 1900's this wonderful Tudor style hotel was designed for a local wealthy businessman. The hotel has been extended over the years by previous proprietors.
Set in 2.8 acres of rural ... More | visit website
Beechwood Guest House (1.63 miles)
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