24 h. ago Stagecoach announces partnership with South Ayrshire Council for the International Ayr Show

Open-top buses with live flight commentary and a frequent park and ride shuttle service will help visitors travel easily while reducing town centre congestion.

Politics

24 h. ago International beach volleyball tournament comes to South Ayrshire

The tournament is set to take place from Friday, July 18 until Sunday, July 20.

Society

47 h. ago Donald Trump visit to Scotland will have 'considerable' costs for police as top cop asks for Government help

The US President is expected to fly in during the last week of July to make appearances at his two luxury golf resorts in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘STV legend’ Glen Michael host of Cartoon Cavalcade dies aged 99

The much-loved entertainer’s show ran from the 1960s until the 1990s.

Events

52 h. ago Why the Lake District could drop a congestion charge on summer visitors

Exclusive: ‘You wouldn't charge it in the winter, you wouldn't charge it on quiet days outside the school holidays’

Politics

53 h. ago Wembley could be latest hotspot to introduce tourist tax after visitor levy proposed

The council hopes to reinvest the money into improving the local area

Politics

53 h. ago Welsh councils to charge visitors per night as tourist tax approved for 2027

The visitor levy will not start to appear in key Welsh destinations until 2027, if councils decide to implement it

Politics

3 d. ago Police Scotland making preparations for Trump visit ‘later this month’

A visit by the US President would be a ‘significant policing operation’, the force said.

Politics

3 d. ago Prestwick construction firm Ashleigh confirmed as key airshow sponsor

South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the backing of the major local firm for the event once again this year.

Society

3 d. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

Politics

4 d. ago South Ayrshire school meals data breach not reported to authorities

The Information Commissioner's Office say no report has been made about email featuring names and emails of parents applying for free school meals and clothing grants sent out to hundreds of recipients.

Culture

4 d. ago More South Ayrshire streets set to be exempt from pavement parking ban

“It is getting bad as even minibuses can’t get by.”

Politics

8 d. ago Greece introduces new tourist tax for Brits visiting its 'most popular' islands

The move comes as the Greek government looks to tackle overtourism in the popular islands of Santorini and Mykonos

Politics

8 d. ago Promise West Lothian 'tourist tax' cash 'will go back into the industry'

Council officers promised the cash generated by any ‘tourist tax’ has to be ploughed back into the industry, and a trade-led forum will have oversight.

Economics

9 d. ago Another holiday hotspot slaps cruise passengers with tourists tax

A leading North American destination has become the latest hotspot to slap cruise passengers with a hefty tourist tax.

Politics

1 week ago Tourist tax Scotland: Aberdeen bosses 'gambling' over plan to introduce one of Europe's highest levies

Aberdeen’s proposals for a 7 per cent levy could see tourists charged more than they would in major European cities like Barcelona and Rome.

Economics

1 week ago Watch: Visitors react as Santorini begins charging tourists €20 to enter

Holidaymakers have reacted as Santorini’s new €20 ‘tourist tax’ came into force today (Tuesday 1).

Politics

1 week ago Human leg found on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland’

The leg was found on the shore of Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire

Politics

1 week ago Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland’

The human leg was found on Prestwick beach in South Ayrshire on June 10.

Politics

1 week ago Popular Greek holiday island to charge cruise passengers hefty tourist tax from today

Cruise holidaymakers will now face a hefty new tourist tax to visit two of Greece's most popular islands.

Politics