South Ayrshire Council Election 2017 results
28 councillors have now been elected to serve the people of South Ayrshire following the 2017 Scottish Council Election.[Pictured: South Ayrshire Councillors line up for the first time after the 2017...
View ArticleJockey Andrea Atzeni to make debut at Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonJOCKEY Andrea Atzeni flies north tomorrow (Wednesday 24 May) for his debut mount at Ayr Racecourse and his only ride of the day on Nezwaah in the £50,000 Class 1 Listed Tennent’s...
View ArticleSun shines on South Ayrshire's beach standards
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that three beaches from across South Ayrshire have been recognised for the high standards provided to users - from keeping sand litter free...
View ArticleLeading trainers head to Scottish Sun Raceday at Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonENTRIES for the feature race at Scottish Sun Raceday on Saturday (24 June) include horses from a host of leading stables.Trainers likely to be represented on the big day include Roger...
View ArticleMajor Scottish artist set to open first solo exhibition in South Ayrshire
One of Scotland's most successful and best loved contemporary artists is preparing to open a major new exhibition in South Ayrshire. John Lowrie Morrison (better known as JOLOMO) will bring his...
View ArticleSouth Ayrshire Council appoints contractor for anchor development at Ayr’s...
Ambitious plans to kick-start the regeneration of an historic part of Ayr town centre have now taken a major step forward. South Ayrshire Council has appointed a contractor and design team to develop...
View ArticleTrainers Roger Fell and Keith Dalgleish at the double at Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonTRAINERS Roger Fell and Keith Dalgleish were the men in form at Ayr Racecourse’s two-day opening July meeting - each saddling a double.[Pictured: Pouvoir Magique wins at Ayr Racecourse...
View ArticleScottish International Airshow excitement soars
Extensive partnership working is underway to ensure that this year’s Scottish International Airshow which takes place at the Low Green, Ayr on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September is even bigger and...
View ArticleNational Trust for Scotland’s new Ayrshire and Arran team enjoying a busy summer
The National Trust for Scotland’s new Ayrshire and Arran team are enjoying a busy summer.General Manager Stuart Maxwell, who took up the role with Scotland’s largest conservation charity earlier this...
View ArticleLadies Night fun at Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonOH what a night! QTS Ladies Night at Ayr Racecourse recently was a resounding success, with more than 5,000 people enjoying a night of glamour, fun, entertainment and racing.The...
View ArticleStart of a new era as the ‘amazing’ Ayr Academy opens for classes
Education for young people at South Ayrshire’s oldest school has been transformed following the relocation of Ayr Academy. South Ayrshire Council has now welcomed the first generation of young people...
View ArticleSmallholdings and equestrian properties lead the Ayrshire market
The Ayrshire property market is holding steady and is experiencing an increase in the supply of high quality housing coming to the market, according to figures compiled by Scotland’s leading...
View ArticleRecord prize money for William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival at Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonTHE 2017 William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival at Ayr Racecourse from Thursday 21 September to Saturday 23 September carries a record amount of prize money with £715,500 up for...
View ArticleSmiles and sighs of relief as Red Arrows close fantastic Scottish...
It was smiles all round as 80,000 people came along to the first-ever two-day flying display at the Scottish International Airshow in Ayr on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September.15,000 people braved the...
View ArticleAn evening with Chris Eubank
By: Iain FergusonBOXING legend Chris Eubank is making a very special appearance at Ayr Racecourse on 24 November for “An Evening With Chris Eubank”.A world champion for more than five years and...
View ArticleCommunity focus as Deputy First Minister and Lord Lieutenant open the new Ayr...
Communities have given their seal of approval to the new Ayr Academy. South Ayrshire Council hosted the building’s official opening on Monday 2 October, with young people and parents among the 180...
View ArticleSouth Ayrshire Councillors agree way forward and renewed people focus
South Ayrshire Councillors have agreed the strategic objectives that will be used to create a new Council Plan, and establish a clear and ambitious direction future for the Council over the next five...
View ArticleElite Ayrshire Business Circle Annual Luncheon at Culzean Castle
All interested Ayrshire business people are cordially invited to attend the (FREE) Elite Ayrshire Business Circle Annual Luncheon, which takes place this year at 12.15 on Friday 10 November at Culzean...
View ArticleCouncils explore regional partnership proposals
Plans to create a new partnership to boost the Ayrshire economy are moving forward following decisions by East, North and South Ayrshire Councils.At the heart of the ambitious proposals is a single...
View ArticleKilmarnock regeneration company HALO sets up new working partnership with...
Kilmarnock-based regeneration company HALO and its neighbour Ayrshire College have set up a new partnership to encourage leading-edge, practical learning in enterprise and innovation, cyber resilience...
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