Ayrshire
Americannoun
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one of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
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Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.
noun
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a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975–96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
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any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
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Among them is Law Castle in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, a restored medieval tower house built as a wedding gift for the daughter of King James II of Scotland available for offers over £1m.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
South Ayrshire Council said the decision had not been taken lightly and reflected "significant operational, environmental and financial pressures affecting the long term sustainability of the diving pool".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Another company, AI Pathfinder, is backing an industrial park in Irvine in North Ayrshire which it says could bring in £15bn of investment.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
He told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he was seeking clarity from the UK government about the role of US planes using the South Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish government.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Yet the life of that Ayrshire poet was a miserable failure; and the life of this other, Samuel Rogers, was—as the world counts things—a complete success.
From English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges by Mitchell, Donald G.
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