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Ayr Engineer Reaches Final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025
A skilled heating and plumbing engineer from Ayr has been named as a finalist in the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 competition. Photo:...
Ayrshire Daily News
3 minutes ago2 min read


Kilbirnie’s ‘On the Up’ mural transforms town centre with colour and community spirit
A once-derelict gap site in the centre of Kilbirnie has been transformed into a striking new mural celebrating the town’s heritage and...
Ayrshire Daily News
1 day ago2 min read


Ayr MSP Hails Harbour Ayrshire’s “Inspiring” Work Supporting People in Recovery
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has praised the work of Harbour Ayrshire, a local recovery charity that supports people overcoming drug and...
Ayrshire Daily News
1 day ago2 min read


Local favourite Wullie Hogg launches election bid with ‘I’m your man’ promise
Wullie Hogg is a familiar face around Ayr – whether it’s putting up fences, backing local businesses or tackling the problem of...
Ayrshire Daily News
1 day ago2 min read


Largs RNLI volunteer crew safe after lifeboat capsized
Yesterday, Wednesday 10 September, the volunteer crew at Largs RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat in response to an...
Ayrshire Daily News
2 days ago1 min read


New Smokehouse Restaurant Set to Open in Ayr
Miller Road is about to get a whole lot smokier as Homestead Smokehouse prepares to open its doors, bringing a brand-new dining...
Ayrshire Daily News
2 days ago1 min read


East Ayrshire young people raise their voices to help improve lives for the care experienced community
Representatives of East Ayrshire’s care experienced community and corporate parent organisations have launched a series of documents that...
Ayrshire Daily News
2 days ago2 min read


Council launches text-based mental health support with Shout
North Ayrshire Council has welcomed free in the moment mental health support via text message as the local authority partners with Shout....
Ayrshire Daily News
4 days ago2 min read


Red Arrows bring cheer to Ayrshire and the new Prestwick built Red Arrows replacement came a step closer on Saturday
Prestwick airport and AERALIS sign an agreement pointing to hundreds of jobs coming to Ayrshire. Doug Maclean Aviation Editor The Ayrshow...
Ayrshire Daily News
4 days ago1 min read


“One of The Busiest Pilot Meet & Greets” - Huge Crowds Turn Out to Meet the Red Arrows at Ayrshow
The world-famous RAF Red Arrows received a warm Ayrshire welcome at the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight, with thousands...
Ayrshire Daily News
5 days ago1 min read


Prestwick’s rapid growth in China freight flights now attracting UK exporters.
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean The arrival of e commerce flights at Prestwick was part of a carefully worked out plan. Having seen the...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 35 min read


ScotRail to Run Additional Services This Weekend For The International Ayrshow Festival of Flight
Aviation enthusiasts are set to benefit from more seats on trains this weekend when the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight lands...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 31 min read


Ayr Dance School’s Dream Home Rejected by Council
Ayr dance school LJM Dances has vowed to keep fighting after South Ayrshire Council rejected its plans to transform an empty North...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 32 min read


Detectives are appealing for information after a man was injured in Cumnock
At Around 12.40am on Sunday, 31 August, 2025, we received a report that a man had been approached by two men and assaulted in the Meagher...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 21 min read


Greasy Pole goes global as Marymass Festival 2025 breaks records
Marymass 2025 has been hailed as a record-breaking success, with organisers describing it as “a belter” after twelve days of sunshine,...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 12 min read


When does 1+1 = One? Prestwick’s variety of aeroplanes often throws up the usual and the unusual
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Before I get scolded for my arithmetic, I will just explain yesterday 1 Boeing 777 freighter and 1 Boeing...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 302 min read


Thousands in damage as vandals smash windows at Lorne Arcade
The owners of Ayr’s Lorne Arcade have spoken out after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused during an overnight vandalism...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 291 min read


Police Scotland re-investigating 2012 hit and run death of Ian Brown
Police Scotland officers are re-investigating the death of a 48-year-old man who died after he is believed to have been struck by a...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 282 min read


Police Appealing For Information after car was deliberately set on fire in Irvine
Officers are appealing for information after a white Hyundai ixc5 car was set on fire in the Dick Crescent area of Irvine. The incident...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 271 min read


Strikemaster Pair confirmed for 2025 airshow
SAC are pleased to announce that the Strikemaster Pair will display at The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2025. Image -...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 272 min read
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