How Many Secondary Schools Are There In South Ayrshire?

8 secondary schools.
There are 8 secondary schools, 41 primary schools, and 2 special schools managed by us.

How many schools are there in South Ayrshire?

41 primary schools
Information on how to contact our 41 primary schools in South Ayrshire.

How many secondary schools are in Ayrshire?

Our schools
We are responsible for seven secondary schools, 40 primary schools and three special schools across East Ayrshire.

How many secondary schools are there in Ayr?

Information on how to contact our 8 secondary schools in South Ayrshire.

What is South Ayrshire known for?

Located in south-west Scotland, South Ayrshire covers 422 square miles that includes some of the most stunning scenery in the country. With beautiful beaches, quality housing, great schools, terrific leisure opportunities and fantastic transport links via air, rail, road and sea – it’s the ideal place to call home.

What is the nicest place to live in Ayrshire?

Saltcoats in North Ayrshire, tops our overall ranking, scoring in the top 10% of all locations in two of our three categories. This small town boasts a sandy beach in a southwest-facing bay, offering stunning views over the Firth of Clyde and access to the Isle of Arran.

What is the largest town in Ayrshire?

Kilmarnock
The largest settlement in Ayrshire by population is Kilmarnock, closely followed by Ayr.

What is the biggest school in Ayrshire?

In 2022, Robert Burns Academy was ranked as the 288th best performing state school in Scotland, which was an increase from its 2021 ranking where the school ranked 340th. Robert Burns Academy, as well as the overall Barony Campus, is the largest educational provision in Scotland.

What is the oldest town in Ayrshire?

Part of modern Irvine contains the oldest continually inhabited village in Europe. Dreghorn, a separate village on the outskirts of Irvine, appears to contain archaeological remains dating back to the first incursions of humanity into Scotland (Mesolithic).

What is an Ayrshire accent?

Famous Ayrshire Scots speakers
This dialect of Scots is spoken across Ayrshire from Girvan in the south to Kilbirnie in the north and Cumnock and Muirkirk in the east. Its sounds and vocabulary vary depending on where you are in Ayrshire.

Why is Ayr called Ayr?

Etymology. The name Ayr can be traced back to a pre-Celtic word meaning “watercourse” or “strong river”. This name was used before the establishment of the Julian calendar in reference to the River Ayr.

Why are Ayr called The Honest Men?

Ayr United – called ‘The Honest Men’ which is taken from the Robert Burns poem ‘Tam o Shanter’ – ‘Auld Ayr, wham ne’er a town surpasses/ For honest men and bonie lasses’. Berwick Rangers – called ‘The Borderers’ or ‘The Wee Gers’ (the little Rangers) to distinguish them from Glasgow Rangers.

What did Smiths in Ayr used to be called?

Apparently it was previously Bacchus.

Are there adders in Ayrshire?

There are three species of reptile found in Ayrshire: Adder, Slow-Worm and the Common Lizard.

What food is Ayrshire famous for?

With miles of picturesque coastline and acres of farmland, it’s no secret that Ayrshire is famous for its award-winning Scottish food and drink, such as freshly caught seafood, quality beef, potatoes and whisky.

Where is a nice walk in Ayrshire?

Top trails (9)

• Ayrshire Coastal Path 7: Ayr to Troon.
• University of the West of Scotland – Ayr Campus Trail Circular.
• Bogton Loch Circular.
• Ayrshire Coastal Path 6: Dunure to Ayr.
• Ness Glen and Dalcairney Falls.
• Burns Circular.
• Three Green Knights and Annbank Circular.
• Scottish Dark Sky Observatory and Craighead Wood.

Where do the rich live in Scotland?

Highest valued towns in Scotland 2022, by average property price (in GBP) Humbie and Gullane in East Lothian, were two of the most expensive towns for residential property in Scotland as of February 2022. The average house price in both towns was estimated at over 500,000 British pounds.

What is the happiest town in Scotland?

With views like this, is it any wonder that Stirling has topped the poll? Stirling has been named the happiest place to live in Scotland in a UK poll. More than 21,000 people across Britain were asked how they feel about various aspects of where they live.

What is the cheapest place to live in Scotland?

Stirling
Scotland’s most affordable city, Stirling has an average price of £208,927 – a figure that’s significantly higher than the previous entries. However, what makes it so affordable is its relatively prosperous annual wages on average: £38,744. The generous wages and attractive property prices are only the start.

What is the most deprived town in Scotland?

Greenock town centre
GREENOCK town centre has been named Scotland’s most deprived area in official statistics, with council leaders calling it “a bitter pill to swallow”. The latest Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) data said it has overtaken Ferguslie Park in Paisley.

What is Scotland’s smallest city?

Stirling
Stirling has the smallest population of Scotland’s cities.
Localities.