Heathfield Primary School recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland.   Image - Miller Homes In June 2025, inspectors from Education Scotland visited the school where they talked to parents, carers and children and worked closely with the head teacher and staff.   The inspection praised the school for its positive relationships between staff and pupils and noted that children are proud of their school and engage well with their learning. The head t

The independent firm, which has more than a century of experience and operates 11 practices across Scotland, was named Marketing Practice of the Year for its group-wide achievements and Contact Lens Practice of the Year for its Ayr branch. The awards highlight the team’s commitment to high-quality clinical care, specialist expertise and strong community engagement. Hosted in Glasgow by Vision Scotland and The Scottish Optical Conference, the inaugural Scottish Optometry Award

Doug Maclean - Aviation Editor. 22nd November 2025. 4 additional flights each week start today with Air China. The new service comes from Chengdhu in central China with a stop over in Stockholm, Sweden. Image - Eddie Wallace When Ayrshire Daily News reported live from Prestwick airport in the middle of a cold February night I described the occasion as a very special night and the start of something really exciting. We saw the arrival of the first ever commercial freight fligh