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 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 wisteri...

Prestwick CresT This evening, I am posting information on Prestwick, a town with population of 15,000 and which sits on the Clyde Coast in Ayrshire, some 34 miles SSW of Glasgow in the West of Scotland. Summary facts and information: The town has a long history, probably dating back to the 8th century or earlier. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means ‘Priest’s Dwelling’. The oldest extant building is the Old Parish Church, now a roofless ruin surrounded by burials. This dates back to the 12th century. See image at foot of this post. Home to Scotland’s fourth largest airport which is a combined military and civilian facility. Civilian passenger numbers have suffered of late due to switch of traffic to Glasgow International and due to financial difficulties ownership has been transferred to the Scottish Government. It is believed that Prestwick Airport is the only location where Elvis Presley set foot on British soil, during a brief stop-over in 19...