- Kidnapped” by Robert Louis Stevenson: While not exclusively set in South Ayrshire, this classic adventure novel includes scenes that take place in Alloway, the birthplace of Robert Burns, and other areas surrounding Ayrshire.
- “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson: Another famous work by Stevenson, this novella is primarily set in London but has ties to Ayrshire through the character of Dr. Jekyll, who is said to be from Ayr.
- “Beside the Ocean of Time” by George Mackay Brown: Although mainly set in the Orkney Islands, this novel includes a section that takes place in Ayrshire, exploring the connections between different Scottish landscapes and characters.
- “The Crow Road” by Iain Banks: While not solely set in South Ayrshire, this critically acclaimed novel includes scenes set in Girvan, a town in the region. It follows the protagonist’s quest to uncover family secrets and deal with the complexities of life.
- “From the Dead” by Mark Billingham: Part of the Tom Thorne series, this crime novel features scenes set in Ayrshire as the detective investigates a murder with connections to the South Ayrshire coastline.
- “Laidlaw” by William McIlvanney: Although primarily set in Glasgow, this gritty detective novel includes sections set in Ayrshire and explores the region’s complex social dynamics.
- “A Disaffection” by James Kelman: While this work is mainly set in Glasgow, it features a teacher who takes a day trip to Ayr, providing glimpses into the region’s scenery and atmosphere.
- “No Mean City” by Alexander McArthur and H. Kingsley Long: Although primarily set in Glasgow’s slums, this influential novel references Ayrshire and its surrounding areas.
- “The Scales of Justice” by George MacDonald Fraser: Part of the “Flashman” series, this historical fiction novel includes a section set in Ayrshire during the tumultuous period of the Jacobite Rebellion.
- “The Third Policeman” by Flann O’Brien: While the exact location is not specified, this surrealist novel by one of Ireland’s most famous writers includes references to Ayrshire and its coastal towns, with whom Brian O’Nolan would be familiar.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in South Ayrshire
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