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Expectations for house price growth continue to rise in Scotland
Expectations for future house price growth in Scotland continued to rise during November as the amount of homes coming onto the country’s market, once again, fell well short of rapidly rising buyer...
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Scottish independence can meet economic challenges
Scotland’s economy will benefit from independence over the uncertainty that would face the country within the UK, Finance Secretary John Swinney said today. Speaking at the first annual Policy Scotland...
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Festive message from Bill McIntosh, Leader of South Ayrshire Council
The festive season for me is a time for reflection, considering progress over the year and looking at how we can do even better. This year, we’ve achieved so much.In September, we launched our AMBITION...
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Festive cheers for shop window display winners!
Provost Helen Moonie has presented prizes to four town centre retailers marking the annual Ayr Town Centre Shop Window Display Awards, supported and judged by the Fort, Seafield and Wallacetown...
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Christmas Message 2013 from South Ayrshire Provost Helen Moonie
[Pictured: Provost Helen Moonie with her official 2013 Christmas card and the painting “Two Children in the Snow” that inspired it (see note at end of message for details.]It seems hardly any time at...
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Oil exploration off south-west Scotland could go ahead post-independence
A Minister has confirmed that after an independence vote the Scottish Government would consider applications for exploratory oil and gas drilling rights off the south-west coast of Scotland.As Scottish...
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James takes the helm at Ayr Renaissance
An Ayrshire man who was instrumental in the campaign to save Dumfries House has been appointed Chair of Ayr Renaissance – the regeneration company established by South Ayrshire Council to deliver...
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Scotland ready to welcome the world
Tourism industry to benefit from bumper year of activityScotland’s tourism industry is set to benefit from a multi-million boost during 2014 as the country takes to the global stage, playing host to...
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First Minister’s New Year message
2014 will see the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ for Scotland to shape its own futureThe First Minister has used his New Year message to urge the people of Scotland to wake up on the morning of 19...
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New Year’s Honour for Southcraig Head Teacher
South Ayrshire Provost Helen Moonie today (Tuesday) sent her congratulations to Lorraine Stobie, Head Teacher of Southcraig Campus in Ayr, who receives an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2014 for...
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Independence can transform Scotland
Opponents must answer ‘inconvenient truths’Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today marked the start of 2014, the year in which Scotland will decide its future in a referendum on independence, with...
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Strong house building to drive construction recovery in Scotland
RICS Construction Market SurveyHouse building across Scotland continued its revival towards the end of 2013 with the private sector leading the way. However, the current increase in activity is being...
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Desirable Ayrshire mansion available to rent from CKD Galbraith
One of Ayrshire’s most desirable properties is currently available to rent for the first time through CKD Galbraith’s Ayr Office. Kennox House, near Stewarton, is a seven bedroom grade A-listed mansion...
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Sun shines on Belleisle thanks to £1.9 million award
The new year has started in spectacular style for Belleisle Park in Ayr, with the announcement that the area has secured funding of over £1.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) - one of only...
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Ewing: “Scotland can emulate Norway’s energy success with independence”
It is only with the full powers of independence that Scotland’s energy potential can be released, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said last week in advance of a two day visit to Norway. He will meet with...
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It’s ten wins in a row for super Ayr Racecourse
By: Iain FergusonAYR Racecourse has been voted the Best Racecourse in Scotland and the North East for 2013 by the Racegoers’ Club.It is the tenth successive year that the track has been awarded the...
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Economic recovery continues to strengthen
Scottish economy grows by 0.7 per cent in 2013 Q3Scotland’s economy continues to strengthen according to Gross Domestic Product figures published today. Quarter three figures record strong performance...
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Number of homes coming onto the Scottish market begins to increase
RICS UK Residential Market Survey, December 2013 The number of homes coming onto the market in Scotland increased last month as the recovery in the nation’s property sector continued, says December’s...
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Visitors flocking to Scotland
Visits and expenditure upBetween October 2012 and September 2013 there was a rise in both visitor numbers and spending, according to the figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The...
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Magnificent Ayrshire manor house to rent from CKD Galbraith
A magnificent Grade C listed country house located in Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland, has just been placed onto the lettings market through leading Scottish property consultants CKD...
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