PRESTWICK
PRESTWICK is a small city located in Ayrshire, Scotland on the Firth of Clyde. Although
situated by the sea, Prestwick’s primary industry during the Twentieth Century has been
associated with aviation. Jetstream Aircraft has been a mainstay of Prestwick’s economy
since 1935.
Robert Burns, Scotland's renowned poet, was born in the village of Alloway
just down the road from Prestwick. Scotland has more golf courses per capita than any
other country. Prestwick itself maintains three, including the world famous Golf Club
where the first Open Golf Championship was played in 1860. Prestwick is Scotland's oldest
Baronial Burgh and the Scottish King Robert the Bruce is said to have found relief from
his ailments here in the early 1100's by drinking water from "Bruce's Well". Since 1973
Prestwick has been governed by the Larger Council or Kyle and Carrick, a provost/council
form of government.
Vandalia is very pleased to be associated with Prestwick and is looking forward to a
long and satisfying relationship with our new Scottish friends.
Next year is the year of 'Homecoming 2009' in Scotland.
For more information, go to the following link:
www.homecomingscotland.com
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