The Scottish Maritime Museum  is inviting visitors to take part in World Museum Selfie Day 2026, encouraging people of all ages to explore Scotland’s maritime heritage while joining a global celebration of museums and culture. Marking the annual event, the museum is welcoming the public to its historic Linthouse building in Irvine , offering visitors the chance to discover stories of shipbuilding, seafaring, and industrial innovation that have shaped Scotland’s coastal commun

The Quay Zone (TQZ) leisure facility in Girvan is set to re-open its doors on Friday 23 January. Image - Quay Zone The facility, which was closed following major storm damage in 2024, has undergone a complete overhaul culminating in a phase 1 reopening of the swimming pool, fitness suite and gym. TQZ will be operating 7 days a week. Customers will be able use the gym's brand-new Pulse Fitness cardio, resistance and free weight equipment. The fitness studio has also been impro

The squad emerged victorious from a highly competitive tournament involving authority teams from East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Glasgow and Dundee. South Ayrshire faced Glasgow in the final, securing the title and confirming their status as the top primary school authority football team in Scotland. Image - South Ayrshire Council This latest success marks South Ayrshire's second consecutive Association Sevens Championship win. The team is run by the Ayr & Dist