Kitty Cat Cafe
Ayr
Kitty Cat Cafe is Ayrshire's first cat cafe, opened in November 2024 on South Harbour Street near Ayr harbour and the esplanade, a few minutes' walk from Ayr town centre. It was founded by two NHS nurses, and its cats live in the cafe full time; some were rehomed from owners who could no longer keep them and others came from All Dog Rescue Scotland, a charity that rehomes cats as well as dogs, and the group now numbers around eighteen, including Sphynx cats. Visits are one-hour sessions with an entry fee that goes towards the cats' care, running on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays with half-hour breaks between sessions. Numbers per session are limited, so booking is recommended, though walk-ins are taken when there is space. Children of all ages are welcome with supervising adults. The cafe serves coffee, tea and cakes, including vegan and gluten-free options, and hosts evening events such as paint nights.