Troon is gearing up for one of Scotland’s biggest indoor rock events of the year as WinterStorm storms back into Troon Concert Hall next week – and with the final countdown underway, organisers are issuing a low-ticket warning for every single day of the four-day festival . Running Thursday to Sunday , WinterStorm brings together an eclectic and electrifying line-up that spans generations and styles, featuring more than 40 bands across two stages. This year’s bill includes

James Clements brings a striking new interpretation of Scotland’s national poet to audiences this November with The Burns Project, a historical verbatim production directed by multi-award-winning theatre maker Cora Bissett and presented in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland. The production will be staged at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayrshire – Saturday 29 November Show times: 3.30pm and 7.30pm Drawing on unprecedented access to Burns’ private letters a

Stewarton Drama Group is preparing to open its doors to audiences next February with a witty and thought-provoking production of An Incident at the Border, the acclaimed comic play by Kieran Lynn that explores the absurdities of division, authority and the invisible lines that separate people. The show will run across three performances at the group’s own intimate 40-seat theatre inside the SDG Premises at the Scout Building, Corsehillbank Street, Stewarton. Evening performan

Ayrshire Cancer Support has announced that a limited number of spaces remain for its next Look Good Feel Better UK workshop, taking place on Wednesday 12th November from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the charity’s Ayr centre. The popular sessions are delivered by trained volunteer beauty experts who guide participants through step-by-step skincare and makeup techniques designed to boost confidence and wellbeing during or after cancer treatment. The workshops are completely free to at

Take A Bow Development Trust is celebrating the completion of their £2.7m acquisition and re-development for the Former New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock.  The work by Take A Bow, has saved and transformed the former community centre and has created a dynamic and exciting new facility for local people.   Take A Bow was established back in 2012 by Martyn Hay and Natalie Boyce to provide preforming arts classes for young people in Kilmarnock and surrounding areas.  

Monkton’s much-loved festive fun run has officially sold out for 2025, with every place for the Monkton Milers Santa Dash now taken. Returning for its sixth year, the event has become one of Ayrshire’s favourite festive traditions, bringing together hundreds of runners, walkers and families to celebrate the season, all while raising vital funds for NODA Ayrshire. Taking place on Sunday 7th December, the Santa Dash promises a morning filled with festive spirit, community laugh

As October fades into its final hours, streets across Ayrshire and the wider world are once again coming alive with glowing pumpkins, eerie costumes, and the unmistakable thrill of Halloween night. It’s the one evening of the year when shadows seem to dance, laughter mixes with screams, and the air carries both mischief and mystery. Happy Halloween Halloween has long been a night where imagination takes over when doorsteps become stages for ghosts and ghouls, and ordinary hom

Dreghorn’s very own Deni Kennedy has made history by becoming the first ever Ayrshire finalist for Miss Great Britain in more than eight decades, a remarkable achievement built on courage, self-belief, and a passion for helping others. At just 24 years old, Deni’s journey to the spotlight has been anything but ordinary. Working as a Health Care Assistant, she’s well known for her kindness, compassion, and drive to make a difference in people’s lives. But behind her warm smil

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free-to-attend monthly gardening workshop on Sunday 2 November at its Ayr store, for children across the country to discover how they canencourage winter birds into the garden.   During November’s Little Seedlings Club workshop, children will learn about the different types of winter birds, how birds survive during winter, what kinds of food give them the most energy, and why certain foods should be avoided. They will also explore different

Kiltwalk 2026 Officially Open for Registration Step Up for Charity! Ayrshire fundraisers, dust off those walking shoes Kiltwalk 2026 is officially open for registration! Scotland’s biggest charity walking event is back, inviting people across the country to lace up and take part in a year of unforgettable community spirit, fundraising, and fun, all while supporting local causes that make a real difference. Participants can once again choose from a range of walking distances,

Kick off the festivities at Dobbies’ Ayr store and tuck into a tasty breakfast with Santa and his elves at the ever-popular Santa’s Breakfast this winter.   Families can enjoy a morning full of Christmas magic at Santa’s Breakfast, taking place in the Ayr store from 29 November to 24 December. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and build their very own collectable soft toy toname, personalise, and take home to cherish for years to come.   The event starts with a coo

An Ayrshire-based startup founded by husband-and-wife team Cameron and Amy Sim has become one of the fastest-growing event platforms in the world, hosting more than 40,000 events in just 18 months. Cameron and Amy Sim PixelParty, built entirely from the couple’s home in Ayrshire, allows guests to instantly upload photos to a live event album by scanning a QR code — with no app or login required. What began as a small local idea has grown into a global success story, used at w

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie… All Day at Christmas! (3pm–8pm – home, cosy, and tucked up before Santa’s even left the North Pole) Get ready to sleigh the dancefloor at Ayr’s BIGGEST festive party! We’re talking confetti cannons , lights  and all your favorite  Christmas classics blasting — all mixed with the best 80s, 90s & 00s throwbacks for a full-on festive vibe! With Ayrshire’s top DJs , festive drinks , and your favourite night-out bites with a Christmas twist (yes… chips &

East Ayrshire is gearing up for a week of Halloween excitement as a packed programme of family-friendly events runs from Saturday 11 October to Sunday 19 October, offering something for everyone during the school holidays. From spooky storytelling and outdoor adventures to arts, crafts, and interactive theatre, the region’s venues are promising plenty of entertainment for families looking to make the most of the autumn break. At the Burns House Museum & Library, the frightful

• Soft play, bookings start from £3.50   • Free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club • Little Scare-lings, tickets priced at £15 per child   Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families during the October holidays at its Ayr store. Keep costs down by spending a day at Dobbies, where parents can take advantage of Dobbies’Kids Eat for £1 restaurant offer, kids can take part in the free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club and t

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