Must see is Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.
While in Ayr be sure to visit Burns Cottage and the new Burns Heritage Centre at nearby Alloway.
Glasgow would make a good base as it is a great city with fine buildings, the Cathedral, the Provand's Lordship, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery etc. Also a vibrant waterfront and great shopping opportunities for your wife. Glasgow has quite a few modern hotels and is less than an hour's train ride to Stirling or Ayr.
I live just 55 miles from Edinburgh and I would say it is one place best avoided. Too touristy and full of tat shops and if you are going to be in Scotland in August, Edinburgh will be too busy with people who regard the tattoo and festival as must sees.
My key piece of advice though would be to make sure you have waterproof clothing as it rains a lot here in Scotland.
Last edited by cessna152towser; 1st July 12 at 01:54 AM.
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