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The public searchroom is open Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 4.30pm. Please note we are closed between 1 and 2pm for lunch. In the afternoon documents cannot be ordered after 3.45 p.m. The Centre operates an appointment system and closes on public holidays. It is always advisable to telephone before your visit.
The Centre is situated within the grounds of the Craigie Estate in Ayr. It is easily accessible by car, train or bus.
By Car
From Ayr town centre proceed to the Railway Station and turn right up Smith Street. After passing under the railway bridge turn left onto Craigie Road and head towards the Civic Theatre and Fire Station on the roundabout. At the roundabout go straight onto Craigie Road (Bowling Green on left hand side) and turn right into the Craigie Estate and follow signs for Ayrshire Archives Centre.
From outwith Ayr take the exit for Ayr (North) at the Whitletts roundabout and proceed down Whitletts Road. At the traffic lights (past Tesco and Ayr Racecourse) take the slip road to the left and proceed along Craigie Road. Take second turning on left into Craigie Estate and follow signs for Ayrshire Archives Centre.
By Train
Trains for Ayr depart from Glasgow Central Station every 30 minutes on the hour and the half hour. Ayrshire Archives Centre is a ten minute walk from the station. Once in Ayr, follow directions from the Railway Station as above.
By Bus
The No.2 (Hayhill) bus passes the entrance to the Craigie Estate every fifteen minutes. The bus can be boarded at Boswell Park, across from the Gaiety Theatre, or at Findlays, Burns Statue Square.
Free car parking facilities are available at the front of the Centre.
Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives Centre
Craigie Estate
Ayr
KA8 0SSTelephone: (01292) 287584
Fax: (01292) 284918
Email: Ayrshire Archives
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