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SAM SAYS A DAY AT AYR RACES IS THE TOPS

GOLFING legend and VisitScotland golf ambassador Sam Torrance has named Ayr Racecourse as one of his top 10 'must visit' tourist venues in Scotland.

As part of a newly launched national tourism campaign Sam has name his top 10 things to do in Scotland and a trip to Ayr races is one of them.

Sam, a regular visitor to Scotland's premier racecourse, said : "There is such a huge variety of things to see and do in Scotland from stunning scenery to great sporting days out and of course the best golf in the world.

"I love my days at Ayr races and I'm sure this new campaign will offer lots of inspiration for people, whether they have been to Scotland many times or are thinking of visiting for the first time."

Ayr Racecourse General Manager William Gorol said : "Sam Torrance is a sporting icon in Scotland and one of our greatest ambassadors the world over. For him to pick a day at Ayr races as one of his top 10 things to do in Scotland is a great honour for all of us here at Ayr."

For the record Sam's top 10 is as follows

  • Walk along Largs seafront
  • Eat a fish and chip supper on the beach in Largs
  • Play a round on the Torrance course, Fairmont St Andrews
  • Visit '19th hole' at the Dunvegan Hotel, St Andrews
  • Visit Floors Castle Kelso
  • Trip down Rose Street, Edinburgh
  • Trip to the Highland Park Distillery, Orkney
  • Visit the Wallace Monumnet
  • Day at Ayr Races
  • Ferry trip to explore the Isle of Arran.

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