75831: Ayr
Ayr is a resort town, situated on the Firth of Clyde, about 42 miles southwest of Glasgow. It was here, in 1297, that William Wallace burned the military barracks of King Edward I of England. Originally known as Inverayr, the town developed as a port and centre of ship-building. Nowadays it is well known for its racecourse hosting National Hunt and flat races.
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- Location
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