Ayr is a town and former royal burgh on the Firth of Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland, and it is the main town of the county of Ayrshire. It received its status as a royal burgh by a charter of King William the Lion at the start of the thirteenth century, and its castle and harbour made it an important trading and strategic centre. The town is closely associated with the poet Robert Burns, who was born in nearby Alloway in 1759, and the Auld Brig of Ayr is mentioned in his work. It is also known for its racecourse, which hosts the Scottish Grand National, and for its beaches.
Before and after
- from 10 November 1202 to 24 November 1202Siege of Zara
- from 1204 to 1261Latin Empire
- from 1204 to 1461Empire of Trebizond
- from 1204 to 1261Empire of Nicaea
- 1205Construction of Ayr
- from 1206 to 1368Mongol Empire
- from 1206 to 1337Mongol invasions and conquests
- from 1206 to 1526Delhi Sultanate
- from 1206 to 1290Mamluk Sultanate
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 13th century.