Prestwick Area Guide

Prestwick lies 30 miles south of Glasgow in Ayrshire and was founded way back in the 10th century. For many years this area has been a popular holiday destination due to its stunning countryside and beautiful coastline. Visitors to Ayreshire can enjoy hillwalking, cycling, days on the beach and of course, Golf. Open golf was first played here with courses in Troon and Turnberry and the very first British Open was held in Prestwick.

As well as enjoying the the great outdoors, visitors can take in the rich historical past of the area with it being the birthplace of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. The restored cottage where Burns was born and Burns House Museum where he later lived are amongst the many historical attractions in the area and the "Burns an' a' that" festival celebrating Scottish life and culture includes music, poetry and entertainment and is a popular event.

Prestwick airport connects the airport with various destinations in the UK and Europe and handles over 1.9 million passengers a year. There are also good rail and road links with Glasgow taking under an hour.

Useful Links

If you're looking for more general information about Prestwick Airport or the surrounding areas, then Airport Hotel Shop recommends the following very useful sites:

• Prestwick Airport Guide - Useful information resource covering all areas of Prestwick Airport
• Tourist Information - Useful infomation for visitors to Prestwick detailing local attractions, activities and much more.