2 h. ago South Ayrshire Young Leader plays with National Guiding and Scouting Orchestra

Evelyn Butler represented Ayrshire South County at this year's event

Politics

4 h. ago International Ayr Show schedule announced as thousands set to descend on Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council have confirmed the full schedule for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight this weekend.

Politics

21 h. ago Rape suspect went on the run for two years after staging his own death, hiding in the wild and then fleeing to Spain, court hears

James Clacher, 57, is accused of raping two women - the first in Troon, South Ayrshire, in 2019 and the second in Glasgow in 2020.

Events

4 d. ago Pentagon to restore Confederate general portrait at West Point library

Controversial painting of Robert E Lee and enslaved man taken down after 2020 law to remove Confederate tributesA controversial portrait of General Robert E Lee, which shows an enslaved man holding the Confederate leader’s horse, is being returned to the library at West Point, according to Pentagon officials who spoke with the New York Times.The nearly 20ft canvas, which had hung in the US military academy since 1952, was removed following a 2020 law that ordered Confederate names and tributes to be stripped from military installations. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Petition launched in bid to overturn council decision to reject dance school proposals in Ayr

We previously told how proposals to turn the now vacant Moon Star restaurant into the LJM Dance School were rejected by South Ayrshire Council planners.

Culture

4 d. ago Ayrshire charity group given green light for £70,000 community asset transfer

South Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week approved the recommendations for Kirkmichael Ayrshire Development Trust (KADT) to take on the hall and bowling green.

Economics

5 d. ago South Ayrshire councillors want more ways to spend housing developer cash

The plea comes as one housing developer seeks to get millions of unspent contribuitions to South Ayrshire Council repaid.

Economics

5 d. ago More than a third of South Ayrshire taxis fail inspections during three month spell branded 'a disgrace'

The failure rate was more than four times the amount failures over the same period in 2024.

Economics

5 d. ago Ayrshire charity service celebrates its milestone anniversary in tackling homelessness

South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell, officially opened the event, which featured live performances from local artist Annastaisyar, heartfelt speeches from staff and supported people, and a lively BBQ.

Politics

6 d. ago South Ayrshire library leads circular economy drive with free tool lending initiative

Girvan Library will now have sewing machines, power washers, wallpaper strippers and a laser distance measurer available onsite

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7 d. ago Public libraries lead circular economy drive with free tool lending across Scotland

Public library services across Scotland are expanding their pioneering Lend and Mend offering with the introduction of household and gardening tools for free community use.

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9 d. ago South Ayrshire crash: Drivers asked to 'avoid the area' as Troon road closed after two

The road is closed from Isle of Pin Road to Southwood Road.

Events

9 d. ago Police welcome 'positive reduction' in South Ayrshire robbery stats

The figures are contained in the year end performance (quarter four) of Police Scotland in South Ayrshire for 2024/25.

Events

1 week ago Increase in South Ayrshire drivers unfit through drink or drugs

A total of 192 drivers were reported to be drink/drug driving last year, up from the previous year’s total of 180- and the five-year average of 152.2.

Events

1 week ago Dramatic rise highlighted in victims of accidental South Ayrshire home fires

The highest casualty rate was in the Ayr North ward.

Events

1 week ago Almost a quarter of South Ayrshire deliberate fires take place in one area

The figures are contained within the year-end performance (quarter four) of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in South Ayrshire for 2024/25.

Events

2 w. ago Scenic seaside Scottish town with stunning panoramic views and 'best fish and chips'

Troon, a coastal town in South Ayrshire, is known for its sandy beaches, scenic esplanade, lively harbour, and fresh seafood

Politics

2 w. ago Alcohol licenses of South Ayrshire premises closed for years to be revoked

Many of the licensed premises have been shut for years, with a number either demolished or transformed for a different use.

Politics

2 w. ago Vance plays golf on Trump’s Turnberry course during holiday in Scotland

The US vice-president arrived in Ayrshire on Wednesday evening.

Politics

2 w. ago JD Vance spotted playing golf at Trump Turnberry during family holiday in Scotland

Vance was pictured participating in a round of golf on the King Robert The Bruce course in Turnberry, near Girvan in South Ayrshire, on Thursday.

Politics