St John's Tower is all that remains of a church built around sometime in the late 12 century. It is the oldest building in Ayr.
The tower was an add on around the fifteenth century and has five areas that you can reach by a spiral staircase. (ground floor, bell chamber, and three rooms)This church was dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of Ayr. The history behind the long life of this tower is very interesting and can be accessed through their website. read more