Walk - Ayr Cemetery with Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Ayr Cemetery, Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BE
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14 September 2025
Overview

14 September 2025 (12:00 - 14:00)
The main cemetery of the town opened in 1862 and much expanded since. It commemorates over 200 Commonwealth servicemen and women. The majority of World War 1 burials are spread around the cemetery while World War 2 graves are grouped together. War Cross in the Old Ground near the main entrance.
WW2 Walk, using the Cemetery and the Casualties to explain the events both local and worldwide in chronological order. It explores the links that Ayrshire had in major events in the War.
Guides Terry Wright and Ken Nairn - Commonwealth War Graves Commission Tour Guides.
Guided tours at 12pm and 2pm - meet at main cemetery gate on Holmston Road.

Address
Ayr Cemetery, Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BE

55.4556289, -4.6127697

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