Local Places to Visit
Ayrshire is a wonderful county filled with places to visit and explore. Bracken Barns Glamping is close to many historical sites such as Alloway, home of Robert Burns, Culzean Castle, many beaches and hill walks, picturesque villages and friendly locals to make you feel at home.
Dogs are very welcome everywhere but here is a link for Dog friendly places to ensure your dogs holiday is perfect for them.
Holidays with the kids are perfect here as there is so much to do you'll be spoilt for choice. Please do check seasonal opening times etc to avoid disappointment!
Cycling and Walking in Ayrshire are extremely popular. Below are some YouTube videos of The Carrick Cyclist enjoying the local countryside and villages. He's a wealth of local knowledge!
Want an AMAZING Adventure package?
Try our local water sports (canoeing, kayaking, coaststeering, hiking) and walking tour company Adventure Carrick who cater for groups and individuals.
Beautiful Straiton
Only 20 mins drive
Fabulous Tairlow
Only 20 mins drive
Secret Girvan
30 minutes drive
Local South Ayrshire Villages
Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald, Straiton.
Our site is located along the Kirkmicheal Road which leads you to several lovely villages with views and eateries to satisfy any appetite.
Kirkmicheal has the Michelin registered Kirkmicheal Arms and their super friendly Community Cafe.
Kirkoswald has the famous Souters Inn and Whisky Shop,
Straiton has AMAZING views and the lovely Black Bull restaurant.
The Galloway Forest is just a few miles away, too...
Culzean Castle
15 minutes away from Bracken Barns, this impressive castle with has all you could want for the whole family: Stately home, woodland & garden walks, beach, wicker sculptures, children's adventure area, shop, cafe and two art galleries!
National Trust Scotland Members go for Free!
Dunure Fishing Village & Castle
Stunning for a walk, picnic, pub lunch or a paddle
Dunure is about 12 minutes drive from Bracken Barns. It boasts glorious sea views around the castle ruins, a bountiful rockpool and shell beach, playground, scenic harbour and two lovely places to eat. It even has stone BBQs on the clifftop for your own picnics!
Alloway Robert Burns' Birthplace
Museums, Pubs & Parks
Alloway is a village located on the River Doon. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem "Tam o' Shanter". Tobias Bachope, the mason responsible for the construction of Hopetoun House, Craigiehall, and Kinross House, also hailed from Alloway. It boasts some lovely walks, pubs and cafes, the Robert Burns Museum and the famous, beautiful 'Brig a Doon' Bridge.
