Old photograph of the bandstand in Low Green in Girvan in South Ayrshire, Scotland. This area of open space is all that remains of Ayr Burgh's Common Lands, which were granted by Royal Charter to the Burgh in the 14th century. The green has, for the most part, been used for sports and games. In the 16th century men used the area for various pastimes, while in 1870 an area was laid out for ladies to play croquet. From 1872 to 1875 the Ayr Thistle and the Ayr Academy Football Clubs utilised the area. In 1887 a bandstand was installed.
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The photograph here is indeed the bandstand, but your description is of the Low Green in Ayr.
Girvan's bandstand, pictured, is in the town's Stair Park. It still exists although has not been in use for many years.
Here's a link to the street view at the rear of the bandstand facing out across the park.
https://shorturl.at/cg678
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