the southern division of the shire of Ayr in Scotland. It borders on Galloway; stretches 32 miles in length; and is a hilly country fit for pasture. The chief rivers are the Stinchar and Girvan, both abounding with salmon. Here are also several lakes and forests; and the people on the coast employ themselves in the herring-fishery, though they have no harbour of any consequence. The only towns of this district are Girvan and Ballantrae; the former at the mouth of the river of the same name, and the latter at the mouth of the Stinchar; and Maybole, an inland town. The prince of Wales, as prince of Scotland, is earl of Carrick.