Ayrshire groups praise Kiltwalk efforts

Ayrshire groups praise Kiltwalk efforts

Groups around Ayrshire have praised each others' efforts for the amount of money raised as a result of last weekends Kiltwalk in Glasgow. The event, where 20,000 strollers embarked on the route from Clydebank or Glasgow Green to Balloch, saw over £4 million raised for thousands for charities in Scotland. With some of the nation biggest charities such as Beatson Cancer Charity and Glasgow Children's Hospital registering over 1,000 walkers, "good-hearted heroes" from the smaller organisations in the region set […]

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Young people switch to buses as fuel prices soar

Rising fuel costs are changing how young people travel across Ayrshire, with many turning away from driving in favour of public transport. Stagecoach suggests more than half of young people in Scotland have already altered their commuting habits, as unleaded and diesel costs continue to climb. Buses are being seen as a more affordable and practical option, particularly for those eligible for the Scottish Government’s under-22s free bus travel scheme. The initiative is helping young people across Ayrshire access work, […]

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Sloan to reach managerial milestone

Auchinleck Talbot manager Tommy Sloan is to complete his 1000th game in charge at a West of Scotland Premier Division clash last night. The former Queen of the South and Stranraer striker, known affectionately as "Tucker", reaches the managerial milestone for the East Ayrshire club on Wednesday night when they face Renfrew at New Western Park. The Irvine-born boss, who had playing and coaching stints at Ayr United and Kilmarnock, takes to the dugout for this landmark having previously won […]

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Local love plea for Ayrshire

The people of Ayrshire are being encouraged to "build stronger communities" in a special week this summer to support local businesses. Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 is taking place between 13 June to 20 June, with Scotland's Towns Partnership championing the message in the region to "chose local". The partnership has made it clear of its vision to "raise the profile" of Scottish towns and places in this seven-day period. Shoppers will be given the opportunity to activate a gift […]

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Ayrshire island stars in award-winning director’s work

An Ayrshire island has been included by an award-winning director for their latest production, believed to be something "we do not often see in Scottish cinema". Little "Wee" Cumbrae in North Ayrshire was opted for by Scottish / Italian writer and director Alessio Avezzano for his folk horror comedy short film "Straw". The island, in the shadow of Great Cumbrae off the coastline, was selected for its landscape which lends itself to "the unsettling atmosphere" that the film aims to […]

17/04/2026 56

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Concerns for pothole numbers in local areas

Local authorities in Ayrshire have shared their concerns over recent numbers of potholes reported in the past few years. Statistics from Confused.com revealed that East and South Ayrshire has seen over 13,000 of the road obstructions reported in a four-year period. East Ayrshire saw a total of 7,400 between 2022 and 2025, with South Ayrshire recording 6,160 in the same period as other UK Councils have been seen to pay out over £11 million for vehicle damage. Drivers are said […]

15/04/2026 62

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Inglis named Bankies’ chairman in historic week

Annbank United capped off a historic week following the appointment of Gordon Inglis as their new club chairman. The New Pebble Park side started their "exciting new chapter" confirming their election to the West of Scotland Football League next season, with their former player and coach coming on board last week. Inglis, who has built a "highly successful" career in the automotive and technology sector, returns to the amateur club having vast amounts of playing experience at the likes of […]

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Airport heralds historic aircraft landing

Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomed the arrival of a rare fighter plane to their runway , to mark a special aviation anniversary. A two-seated Spitfire, painted in its original prototype colours, landed in Ayrshire on Friday March 10 to commemorate 90 years since the first flight of Supermarine Spitfire. Several Royal Air Force veterans and two Cadets greeted the aircraft upon its arrival, in a moment the airport is calling "historic". The Spitfire,was also accompanied by a Typhoon jet coming into […]

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Application success proves big for Marr

Marr Rugby Club have shared their delight following a recent application success for the Open Competition, marking it as a "big step forward". The conference, an age-grade competition creating school and club opportunities, has added the Troon-based club after a panel assessment alongside Scottish Rugby Development and High Performance department representatives. This latest move will see Marr Boys first XV and under-16s compete at the "highest level", which could see them compete against the nation's best. Scottish Rugby has outlined […]

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