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Auchenharvie club pay tribute to long-serving president

Auchenharvie Amateur Swimming Club is paying tribute to long-serving president Roseann McLean as she steps down after 45 years of volunteering. Roseann, now 81, first became involved with the club when her son David joined to learn to swim. Over the decades she took on a variety of roles, helping at galas, supporting coaching sessions, serving on the committee and spending the last 20 years as club president. Her final evening with the club will be Wednesday, June 17, before […]

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Robbie Dickie Fund relaunched

A grant scheme supporting young people affected by multiple sclerosis is being relaunched in memory of an Ayr teenager The Robbie Dickie Fund was established after his death in 2011 and honours both Robbie and mother Helen, who died from complications related to MS in 2006. The fund grew from fundraising efforts by family and friends and is now managed in partnership with the MS Society and the Ayrshire and Arran Local Group. The scheme supports people under 30 living […]

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West Coast Canvas open in Ayr

An exhibition celebrating the work of contemporary artists from across Ayrshire currentlyopen at the Cutty Sark Centre in Ayr. West Coast Canvas began its display from Saturday May 30 and will run until Monday June 29, with the exhibition bringing together artwork inspired by landscapes, people, stories and creative expression from across the region. Entry is free and visitors will be able to view a wide range of work from local artists. Alongside the exhibition, a programme of hands-on workshops […]

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Ayr bridge reopens ahead of schedule

Ayr's Millennium Bridge has reopened to the public following the successful completion of a programme of essential maintenance works. Ayrshire Roads Alliance confirmed that the project was finished well ahead of the original anticipated completion date of Sunday, June 28. The works included blast cleaning and repainting the steel structure, along with the replacement of anti-slip surfacing on the bridge deck. The bridge remains an important walking and cycling link within Ayr, and its reopening will be welcomed by regular […]

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Troon runner tackles North Coast 500

A former Marr College and Marr Rugby Club player from Troon is preparing to undertake a major endurance challenge in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Ali Walker will run the North Coast 500 route, covering around 500 miles over seven days, with the aim of raising money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. The charity was founded by former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir following his diagnosis with the condition. Walker previously completed seven marathons in seven days […]

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Former Ayrshire dairy farm hits market

A distinctive countryside home near Dunlop has been placed on the market, offering buyers the chance to acquire a former dairy farm set within more than five acres of private land. South Thorn, located on Aiket Road, is a four-to-five-bedroom property dating back to around 1850. The home retains a number of traditional features while providing spacious accommodation and extensive outdoor space. The property also includes equestrian facilities, grazing land, mature gardens, a stable block and a range of outbuildings. […]

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Stagecoach honour Clarke on No 11 route

Stagecoach has renamed its Number 11 bus service “Steve Clarke’s 11” in recognition of Scotland manager Steve Clarke and the national team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The service has a strong connection to Clarke’s Ayrshire roots. The route begins at Kilmarnock Bus Station, close to Rugby Park where he enjoyed success as Kilmarnock manager, before travelling through his hometown of Saltcoats and finishing in Ardrossan. Stagecoach South Scotland says the tribute celebrates one of Ayrshire’s most successful sporting […]

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Memorial Cup returns to Winton Park

The Taylor Watterson Memorial Cup will return to Winton Park in Ardrossan on Saturday, June 13, with teams from across the area taking part in the annual charity football tournament. The event, now in its fifth year, will run from 12pm until 4pm and feature 12 teams competing in a seven-a-side competition. The tournament will begin with a group stage before progressing through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to the final. Funds raised throughout the day will be donated to Ayrshire […]

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Ayr Golf Festival winners announced

The winners of the 2026 Ayr Golf Festival have been announced following five days of competition at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses. Golfers from across the UK took part in the event, which ran from June 3 to June 7 and featured twelve separate competitions. Jamie Hay of Ayr's Belleisle Golf Club claimed the prestigious Tam o’ Shanter Trophy after the championship returned to its qualifying and match-play knockout format. Organisers also praised strong participation across the festival, including the […]

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