Prestwick is bucking nation’s slump trend
What makes seaside town so special?
Prestwick is full to the brim with restaurants, pubs and individual shops.
Unlike many small towns in Scotland it is immune to the crisis hitting High Street businesses. Chain Costa is about to open and empty premises rarely stay vacant.
The Post asked folk what makes it unique. Former miner Billy Hart, 87, said: “I have lived in Prestwick for two and a half years. Before that I was in Ayr for 45. Prestwick is a different class of an area. “
Student Katie Symington, 18, of Prestwick , is proud of her home town.
She said: “It is a really nice town. It is good to have a walk down on the beach and do a circular route to the Main Street. But it can get really busy at school lunchtimes. There are loads of good places to eat.”
Great gran Margaret Johnston, 80, said: “I have lived in Prestwick for 62 years.
It is a nice wee town but they should do more for tourists. There is not a lot for those coming on holiday. The beach is not as good as it used to be. It used to be spotless. It needs to be upgraded.”
Lorraine Wilson, 60, was visiting from Glasgow on a day trip.
She said: “We come here regularly. There is a great choice of eating places. “We have been around the shops, ate a lovely lunch and will head to the beach.
Even if it is raining we go to the Parkstone Hotel, which is so relaxing.
Then we get the bus back to Glasgow.”
It’s good to have a walk down the beach and do a circular route to the Main Street
Kate Symington