Shop Location / Address

Info updated - 8th January 2024

Our address and company details:

Registered in Scotland SC255498
VAT Reg 121700664

Navigation

Use the Google Maps link below, or enter KA8 0AX postcode, number 9, to your Sat Nav and you should get right to our entrance.

Parking

Parking is available on River Street in front of our building. (Shown in yellow on map below) This is free for 2 hours but you must register your numberplate at one of the machines located along the street to be eligible for free parking. Make sure to register at the parking meters to avoid any penalty. Simply visit one of the meters, type your registration number and press green. Wait a moment to confirm the number plate, then press green again to start your session. You have 2 hours free now with no payment needed.

There are a limited number of free parking bays on Garden Street (shown in green on map below), which is literally just a few footsteps from our entrance as our building sits on the corner of Garden Street and River Street. Parking here is available for 1 hour.

Around the corner, there's a free multi-storey car park for TK Maxx (shown in purple on map below). Technically it's for their customers only, but it's understood the lower levels are not checked for length of stay or for using the store. Note that it does close in the evening at 6pm, so may not be suitable when parking for an event that runs at night at the store, but is ideal during the day if you need a longer stay.

Other Transport

Bus - Ayr Bus Station is only a short walk away (typically about 4-5 minutes walking time). For bus times, see Stagecoach.

Train - Ayr Train Station is within reasonable walking distance, around 10 minutes walk. For train times, see Trainline.

(note - Ayr Train station is currently closed following a nearby fire and a bus replacement service from Prestwick is in place, this is expected to continue until at least January 2024)

Maps

Google maps link  - tap this on your phone for route navigation.

*(Note - google Street View will show 'Riverside Community Workshop' until the camera car visits again)

Driving Directions From A77 (Kilmarnock / Glasgow) :

• At Monkton Roundabout, take the first exit signposted Ayr and continue straight out at the next roundabout.
• At Whitletts Roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Ayr and Racecourse.
• Continue straight on past Tesco and the Racecourse, and go straight on (2nd exit) at King St Roundabout.
• Before the traffic lights, turn left into Garden Street.
• Keep in the left lane and turn left if parking in TK Maxx.
• Keep in the right lane to either park on Garden Street free parking bays, or to continue to park on River Street. 
• Our building is on the right, on the corner of Garden Street to River Street, with the customer entrance facing the river.

Driving Directions from Prestwick

• Continue along Prestwick Main Street and Ayr Road.
• Continue straight past Heathfield crossroads.
• Continue straight across the mini roundabout (2nd exit) on to Alison street.
• At King St roundabout (Ayr Police station), take the third exit
• Before the traffic lights, turn left into Garden Street.
• Keep in the left lane and turn left if parking in TK Maxx.
• Keep in the right lane to either park on Garden Street free parking bays, or to continue to park on River Street. 
• Our building is on the right, on the corner of Garden Street to River Street, with the customer entrance facing the river.

Walking Directions from Ayr Bus Station (about 5 minute walk on average)

• Bus Station is located at the top of the Sandgate.
• Walk north on the Sandgate, keep on the right side pavement, you will pass Treehouse restauarant, co-op, Rabbies Drams, town hall and sandstone buildings either side of you. 
• Continue straight ahead over new bridge.
• As soon as you reach the end of the bridge, you'll see a walkway to the right, this leads to River Street.
• You should be looking right at us now - we're in the white building on the corner of River Street and Garden street, neighbouring Cats Protection and The Burns pub.

Walking Directions from Ayr Train Station (about 10-15 minute walk on average)

• Exit the station via the side where the ticket office is, head to the right towards the end of the taxi queue.
• Turn left into Kyle Street, where the new shopping centre is.
• Keep right at the fork and continue along the High Street.
• You will pass WH Smith, Boots, GAME, and Marks & Spencer. 
• At the end of the High Street (T junction, facing Willie Wastles bar), turn right onto New Bridge.
• As soon as you reach the end of the bridge, you'll see a walkway to the right, this leads to River Street.
• You should be looking right at us now - we're in the white building on the corner of River Street and Garden street, neighbouring Cats Protection and The Burns pub.