Prestwick, Scotland on a Hot Day

 View of Isle of Arran from Prestwick

Introduction

With temperature around 24 C (75 F) my wife and myself decided today to spend some some time on the sandy beach at Prestwick (pop 15,000), about 35 miles SW of Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde.

Prestwick Beach looking north


 Information on the trip to Prestwick 

Our decision was vindicated by the continuing spell of hot, sunny weather. Prestwick benefits from extensive sandy beaches, shallow waters and views of the Isle of Arran. As the images herein show, the facilities at Prestwick proved very popular with locals and other visitors today.

Prestwick Beach looking south


 Paddle boarder with what seems to be a military ship in background.


 Paddle Boarder with dog

 


Yachting at Prestwick

 

Information on Prestwick Town 

Prestwick Golf Club This is the Birthplace of the Open Championship, a traditional links golf course designed by Old Tom Morris in 1851.

 A shady nook sheltered by wisteria

Prestwick's Mercat Cross:This is first mentioned in the Burgh Records in 1473, when it is referred to as broken. It was rebuilt in 1777 and occupies a prominent site in front of the Council Chambers, close by the road.

    Prestwick's War Memorial

Prestwick's busy Main Street


 Redundant Burgh Hall. Formerly used for weddings, et al.


 Monkton and Prestwick North Parish Church


 Prestwick Old Parish Church. This probably dates from around the 12th century and was in use until the 1830s. During this long period the form of worship changed from Roman Catholic to Protestant (Presbyterian) as a consequence of the Reformation in 1560. During the 13th century the local monks held the church solely for their own use. 

Prestwick is also home to one of Scotland's principal airports. The facility is mainly used for freight but some passenger services operate also.

More Information

For more information on all aspects of Scotland including culture, literature and castles please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

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