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Ayr, Ayrshire

Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde. It is the county town of Ayrshire is its largest town. Ayr became a royal burgh in 1205. It is within the council area of South Ayrshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Ayrshire
Lat, Long: 55.458244,-4.6290303
Grid Reference: NS 3386 2140
Civil Parish: Ayr CP
Council Area: South Ayrshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Ayrshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 1789
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ayr,_Ayrshire_1789

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