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The River Ayr ( AIR; Scottish Gaelic: Uisge Àir) is a river in Ayrshire, Scotland. At 65 km (40 mi) it is the longest river in the county.
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Overview
The River Ayr ( AIR; Scottish Gaelic: Uisge Àir) is a river in Ayrshire, Scotland. At 65 km (40 mi) it is the longest river in the county.
The river was held as sacred by pre-Christian cultures. The remains of several prehistoric sacrificial horse burials have been found along its banks, mainly concentrated around the town of Ayr.
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