Spanish galleon set for Ayr visit

A historic replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is set to sail into Ayr this summer. The Galeón Andalucía will welcome visitors from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 23, with the ship open from 10am to 8pm each day. The exhibition, brought to Ayr by the Nao Victoria Foundation, will give visitors the chance to explore maritime heritage aboard the spectacular vessel. The visit is supported by South Ayrshire Council and Associated British Ports’ Port of Ayr.

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Children’s charity hails 30 years

Honeypot Children’s Charity has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special garden party at Dalleagles House near New Cumnock. Friends, supporters and members of the local community gathered for lunch, bubbly and birthday cake while meeting the Honeypot Dalleagles team. The charity launched in 1996 to give young carers the chance to escape the pressures of everyday life. Dalleagles House opened in 2023, and hundreds of children have since visited for fun activities, days out and trips across the area.

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August Ayrshire derby beckons in last 16

Kilmarnock and Ayr United will go head to head in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup following yesterday’s draw, as both clubs ensures their progression from the group stages. The fierce rivals both topped their respective groups (G and H) and sealed their places in the knockout phase, being rewarded with their first meeting since 2022. Gary Naysmith's Ayr recorded four consecutive victories over Stranraer, Falkirk, Edinburgh City, and Alloa Athletic to see them become a seeded team […]

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Kilwinning duo give praise after fundraiser

Mission duo Roy Blakely and Cameron Blades have thanked their community after their 25-hour running challenge raised almost £3,000. The Kilwinning pair took on the challenge from 11am on Saturday, May 30, to 12pm on Sunday, May 31, running two kilometres every hour for a total of 50 kilometres. Dozens of people joined them at different points, while many more donated to the cause. The money has helped fund two defibrillators, with one now stored in an outdoor cabinet at […]

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North Ayrshire road upgrade begins today

The B714 between Saltcoats and Dalry is closing for up to 14 months from today (26 July) as part of a major North Ayrshire road upgrade. The £34.7 million project is designed to improve connections between Ayrshire and the Central Belt. Drivers are being asked to follow the signed diversion via the B780, which will add around 3.6 miles and approximately seven minutes to the standard journey. The first phase covers a 3.5-kilometre section between Girthill Farm and a new […]

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Best Ayrshire summer attractions revealed

Five Ayrshire attractions have been highlighted by TripAdvisor reviews as some of the area's favourite places to visit this summer. They include Culzean Castle and Country Park, Dumfries House, Blackstone Clydesdales Experience, Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. The attractions offer a mix of history, countryside, family activities and opportunities to explore Ayrshire's heritage.

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Ayr business invite to support group

A business group could soon be formed to support retailers and address shared challenges in Ayr town centre. Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is inviting retailers and business owners to express interest in joining the proposed network. The idea follows discussions with Police Scotland and Trading Standards, with businesses in Ayr town centre being encouraged to get involved and help shape how the group develops.

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Darts star Menzies grateful for med help

Muirkirk darts star Cameron Menzies has thanked medical staff after he was taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool last week. The PDC said Menzies experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy before he fainted. After being assessed by on-site medical staff, he was able to return to his accommodation to recover. Menzies said he was grateful to the medical team, Ross Smith and everyone at the Winter Gardens for their […]

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Yacht rescue mission at harbour

Volunteer crews from Troon RNLI launched a rescue mission after reports of a yacht stranded on rocks at Ardrossan Harbour on Wednesday, July 22. The station's D class inshore lifeboat and Shannon class all-weather lifeboat were launched after the call came in at 2.53pm. The crew confirmed the yacht was aground and safely evacuated the two people on board before bringing them to Clyde Marina, where they were handed over to the Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team. The successful rescue also […]

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