Prestwick Airport Walking & Car Tours

5.0 (113 reviews) Southern Scotland, Scotland
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

We are the only walking tour that tells the fantastic story of Prestwick Airfield & the only time you will hear a detailed history of the events that shaped the airfield from 1913 until the present day. You can read books on the airport but many of these are now out of print so we ensure that the legacy of these books & their authors, will live on as well as ensuring that the legacy & vision of the airport's founders, David McIntyre and Douglas Douglas-Hamilton also lives on.

As well as telling the story of the actual airport itself, we will take you through the history of Scottish Aviation Ltd, a company that trained pilots & navigators, converted, maintained and serviced numerous types of aircraft and even built it's own (and other companies' ) designs.

Prestwick has been home to the US Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force as well as the RAF & the Royal Navy. And it was Elvis Presley's only visit to the UK! Have we convinced you to join us? Check out our reviews to date.

What's included

  • The loan of umbrellas should the Scottish weather be 'acting up'!
  • Teas and Coffees will be available in The Pioneer Cafe prior to the commencement of the tours.

What to expect

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    The tour will cover several viewing areas where key areas of the airfield can be seen. We will stop at 4 locations on the route to tell the relevant history attached to each location. The tour will cover the history of the airfield from 1913 to the present day & will amaze you as to the very varied & rich history that the airfield has.

    From the visits by early biplanes to the set early the training school, and the rapid growth of the airfield in World War 2. We'll talk you through the onset of transatlantic passenger travel, first by the early propeller airliners and then the jet age airliners. We'll share the amazing plans that the founder, David McIntyre proposed & the political posturing of various UK Governments concerning Prestwick's future as well as taking you through the difficult years that nearly led to the airport's closure.. We'll share the story of the airport's rejuvenation & bring you up to date with the present day military, civilian, & space-age activities!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please join as at The Pioneer Cafe within the Monkton Community Church where we will offer you a refreshment prior to the tour briefing and setting off.

End point

Please join as at The Pioneer Cafe within the Monkton Community Church where we will offer you a refreshment prior to the tour briefing and setting off.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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