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Doonfoot

Settlement in Ayrshire

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Doonfoot

The path along the seafront On a hot afternoon the walk along the seafront was very pleasant.
The path along the seafront Credit: Malcolm Neal

Doonfoot is a charming coastal village located in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated approximately three miles south of Ayr town center, Doonfoot offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike.

The village is renowned for its stunning sandy beach, which stretches for miles along the Firth of Clyde. The beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists, with its golden sands and clear waters providing an ideal spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely walks. The area is also home to the prestigious Belleisle and Seafield golf courses, attracting golf enthusiasts from far and wide.

Doonfoot boasts a close-knit community, with a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, local shops, and a selection of restaurants and cafes serving delicious cuisine. It also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and cities.

Nature lovers will find Doonfoot particularly appealing, as it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The nearby Doonfoot Wood offers peaceful woodland walks, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the local wildlife. Additionally, the picturesque River Doon flows through the village, providing a tranquil setting for fishing or simply enjoying the serenity of the water.

Overall, Doonfoot is a delightful coastal village that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and seaside charm. Whether it be for a relaxing beach day or exploring the surrounding nature, Doonfoot is a destination that truly captures the essence of Scottish coastal living.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.431083/-4.653498 or Grid Reference NS3218. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The path along the seafront On a hot afternoon the walk along the seafront was very pleasant.
The path along the seafront
On a hot afternoon the walk along the seafront was very pleasant.
The tide is out The sea is quite a way from the path as it is about low tide.
The tide is out
The sea is quite a way from the path as it is about low tide.
Robert Burns' Birthplace Poet Robert Burns was born in this cottage, typical for its time, on 25 January 1759
Robert Burns' Birthplace
Poet Robert Burns was born in this cottage, typical for its time, on 25 January 1759
The Auld Brig O' Doon Taken from the other Brig O' Doon <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/44160" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/44160">Link</a>. Gardens belong to the Brig O' Doon House Hotel (Costley & Costley Hotels) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.costley-hotels.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.costley-hotels.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> "Brigadoon", Lerner and Loewe's classic Broadway fantasy Scottish musical, was probably based on this famous Scottish landmark in Alloway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.durham.net/~neilmac/brigdoon.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.durham.net/~neilmac/brigdoon.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Auld Brig O' Doon
Taken from the other Brig O' Doon Link. Gardens belong to the Brig O' Doon House Hotel (Costley & Costley Hotels) LinkExternal link "Brigadoon", Lerner and Loewe's classic Broadway fantasy Scottish musical, was probably based on this famous Scottish landmark in Alloway. LinkExternal link
Brig O' Doon The new Brig O' Doon. Alloway. Taken from the Auld Brig O' Doon <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/44158" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/44158">Link</a>. Robert Burns Country.
Brig O' Doon
The new Brig O' Doon. Alloway. Taken from the Auld Brig O' Doon Link. Robert Burns Country.
River Doon Millennium Bridge, Ayr This striking foot- and cycle- bridge is the lowest crossing point of the River Doon (only just above the beach), and was completed in 2001. It links the main Ayr seafront with the Greenan Shore to the south. It lies on the National Cycle Network. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lunemillenniumbridge.info/Dailly.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lunemillenniumbridge.info/Dailly.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
River Doon Millennium Bridge, Ayr
This striking foot- and cycle- bridge is the lowest crossing point of the River Doon (only just above the beach), and was completed in 2001. It links the main Ayr seafront with the Greenan Shore to the south. It lies on the National Cycle Network. LinkExternal link
Burns Cottage Doorway. Detail of Rabbie Burns' Cottage in Alloway. The roof of this "auld clay biggin'" is thatched, the door and window are picked out in contrasting paint, and the window has a wooden shutter. Burns died in Dumfries.
Burns Cottage Doorway.
Detail of Rabbie Burns' Cottage in Alloway. The roof of this "auld clay biggin'" is thatched, the door and window are picked out in contrasting paint, and the window has a wooden shutter. Burns died in Dumfries.
The Auld Kirk, Alloway. This ruined kirkyard is near Burns Cottage. It is the place where Tam saw Cutty Sark and her coven dancing in Burns' poem, "Tam o'Shanter".
The Auld Kirk, Alloway.
This ruined kirkyard is near Burns Cottage. It is the place where Tam saw Cutty Sark and her coven dancing in Burns' poem, "Tam o'Shanter".
Burns Monument, Alloway. The monument stands between the old and new Alloway Brigs.
Burns Monument, Alloway.
The monument stands between the old and new Alloway Brigs.
Sunset from the Castle We cycled up there from Ayr.
Sunset from the Castle
We cycled up there from Ayr.
Duck family on the water near the sands We were on the little stone bridge. There had been quite an escapade with the ducklings having lost their mother - seems she found them OK. The water merges with salt water in about 10 yards.
Duck family on the water near the sands
We were on the little stone bridge. There had been quite an escapade with the ducklings having lost their mother - seems she found them OK. The water merges with salt water in about 10 yards.
Greenan castle A view looking southwest from the beach towards the remains of Greenan castle on an imposing clifftop site. The radio aerial masts on Brown Carrick Hill can be seen in the distance at right.
Greenan castle
A view looking southwest from the beach towards the remains of Greenan castle on an imposing clifftop site. The radio aerial masts on Brown Carrick Hill can be seen in the distance at right.
Auld Brig o' Doon The old bridge is immortalised in Robert Burns' best-know work, 'Tam o'Shanter'.
Auld Brig o' Doon
The old bridge is immortalised in Robert Burns' best-know work, 'Tam o'Shanter'.
Caravans at Craig Tara holiday park, nr. Ayr Most of the old chalets on this former Butlins site have now gone, replaced by caravans forming the current "Haven" site. Some buildings have been retained - that visible in the left middle distance is the old dining hall still in use as a restaurant facility.
Caravans at Craig Tara holiday park, nr. Ayr
Most of the old chalets on this former Butlins site have now gone, replaced by caravans forming the current "Haven" site. Some buildings have been retained - that visible in the left middle distance is the old dining hall still in use as a restaurant facility.
Longhill Avenue Roundabout The junction of Longhill Avenue, Ayr and the A719 to Dunure, showing the bus leaving for Craig Tara Holiday Park (formerly Butlin's)
Longhill Avenue Roundabout
The junction of Longhill Avenue, Ayr and the A719 to Dunure, showing the bus leaving for Craig Tara Holiday Park (formerly Butlin's)
Welcome to Ayr Entering Ayr on the A719 coast road from Dunure, where much new building has taken place recently.
Welcome to Ayr
Entering Ayr on the A719 coast road from Dunure, where much new building has taken place recently.
Doonfoot Looking across Greenan Farm land towards Doonfoot, with Ayr Bay in the background.
Doonfoot
Looking across Greenan Farm land towards Doonfoot, with Ayr Bay in the background.
Greenan Farm, near Ayr Rich coastal farmlands to the south of Ayr, showing Greenan Farm on the skyline
Greenan Farm, near Ayr
Rich coastal farmlands to the south of Ayr, showing Greenan Farm on the skyline
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Doonfoot is located at Grid Ref: NS3218 (Lat: 55.431083, Lng: -4.653498)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Bus Stop
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Co-op Food
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