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Part One Ayr Central Conservation Area Character Appraisal CHARACTER & APPEARANCE Setting Long views to Ayr Town Centre The low-lying situation of Ayr beside the coast makes the town visible from long distances in the surrounding countryside, which rises gently inland, and on approaches to the town. The Town Buildings steeple is the most conspicuous element in the profile of the town from distances at least as far away as Troon (9 miles). Long views from Ayr Town Centre The most spectacular views from Ayr are the open coastal views from the vicinity of the Esplanade, which stretch round from Greenan and the Heads of Ayr in the south, out westwards to the rugged profile of Arran, and north to Bute. There are fine views across Low Green to Newark, Brown Carrick and Blacktop Hills. Otherwise long-distance views from ground level are largely constrained by surrounding development in other parts of Ayr. Short views to Ayr Town Centre There are fine views to Ayr Town Centre from the north bank and bridges/viaduct over the River Ayr. Key historic features in the views include the Town Buildings steeple, the bridges, the Auld Kirk, 1–17 (odd nos.) and 2–10 (even nos.) New Bridge Street, 1–13 (odd nos.) South Harbour Street, and Miller’s Folly/citadel walls. Negative features in these views include the backland buildings of 12–24 (even nos.) and 42–48 (even nos.) High Street, which present long unrelieved 1930s brick elevations to the riverfront. Although the architectural articulation of 66–90 (even nos.) High Street is more varied, the monolithic nature of these 1970s buildings is at odds with the medieval rig pattern and diversity of buildings in this core area. Similarly there are good views to the Town Centre from the Esplanade. The continuous open ground of the citadel car park, putting greens, Place de St Germain-en-Laye Gardens, and Low Green allow a variety of viewpoints back into the Town Centre. Key historic elements in these views are the steeple, citadel walls, St John’s Tower, County Buildings and the Pavilion. Short views from Ayr Town Centre Conservation Area From South Harbour Road there are views along and across the River Ayr from the Port of Ayr to Newton and the New Brig. Whilst there are few historic features, apart from New Brig and the Borderline Theatre, the open aspect across the river is pleasant. From the south end of the Auld Brig there are good views of the other bridges and Newton/ Wallacetown. From the riverside walkway behind Marks & Spencer and BHS there are views of the Auld Brig, Turner’s Bridge, and the architecturally varied 1960s and 1970s Wallacetown developments, including the three monumental towerblocks (1969–70). Views within Ayr Town Centre Conservation Area Notable views within the Town Centre include: Up and down the Sandgate/New Bridge Street. Up and down the High Street. Along Kirkport to the Kirkyard Gateway. Along Boat Vennel to Loudoun Hall. To Miller’s Folly and the Citadel from the surrounding streets/paths. To St John’s Tower from surrounding streets. Across Wellington Square to the County Buildings. Views across the Auld and New brigs to Newton/Wallacetown. To Newton Tower from Main Street and King Street. To the back of the County Buildings across St Germain-en-Laye Gardens. Across Low Green to the Pavilion. 20
Ayr Central Conservation Area Character Appraisal Part One This product includes mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown copyright and/or database right 2008. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020765. Long views to and from Ayr Central Conservation Area. This product includes mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown copyright and/or database right 2008. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020765. Short views to/from and in/around Ayr Central Conservation Area. The noted views are indicative, not comprehensive; other viewpoints are possible. 21
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