South and Renfrewshire
Singles in and around Ayrshire
Ayrshire is the sunny stretch of coast and countryside south west of Glasgow, from Ayr and Prestwick to Troon, Irvine and Kilmarnock inland. For a first date there's a walk along Ayr beach, a visit to the Brig o' Doon at Alloway, or a day out at Culzean Castle and Country Park. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Ayrshire
Three easy places to meet someone new in Ayrshire. Check opening times before you go.
Ayr beach and the Esplanade
A long sandy beach with a promenade running beside it, close to Ayr town centre and the harbour. Free and public, and good for a walk and an ice cream.
The Brig o' Doon at Alloway
A famous old stone bridge over the River Doon, in the village where Robert Burns was born, just south of Ayr. Free to see and good for a short stroll.
Culzean Castle and Country Park
A clifftop castle with woodland, gardens and beaches, south of Ayr on the coast. The grounds and the castle can be ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Around Ayrshire
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Troon, Prestwick, Largs, Saltcoats and Girvan.
Getting there: Trains run from Glasgow Central to Ayr, with Prestwick, Troon and Irvine on the way, and Kilmarnock has its own line from Glasgow Central. Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a station of its own. Buses link the towns, and the A77 and A78 are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Ayrshire
What is a good first date in Ayrshire?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along Ayr beach, a visit to the Brig o' Doon at Alloway and a day out at Culzean Castle and Country Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Ayrshire?
Trains run from Glasgow Central to Ayr, with Prestwick, Troon and Irvine on the way, and Kilmarnock has its own line from Glasgow Central. Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a station of its own. Buses link the towns, and the A77 and A78 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Glasgow Dating from Ayrshire?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Glasgow Dating covers the whole Glasgow area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Ayrshire?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.