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Airds Moss

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Airds Moss is a moor in East Ayrshire, between the rivers Ayr and Lugar.

Its blanket bogs have caused it to be designated as a Special Area of Conservation.

Richard Cameron died here in a skirmish on 22 July, 1680 in which a number of other prominent Covenanters were either killed or captured.

55°29′23″N 4°13′02″W / 55.48969°N 4.21733°W / 55.48969; -4.21733