Pupils at Carrick Academy have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new Maybole Community Campus for future generations to open. Image - South Ayrshire Council In 2024, during the demolition of the former Carrick Academy building in Maybole, a time capsule dating back to 1925 was discovered. The contents of the time capsule were carefully inspected and preserved by the Ayrshire Archives, details of which can be found in our blog: https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/artic

Detectives in East Ayrshire have released an image of a man they believe can assist with enquiries into a robbery in Cumnock. The incident took place within Hamilton Place, around 2.40pm on Monday, 20 October, 2025. The man is described as being white, of medium height and build, in his 40s with a local accent. He was wearing a hat and a yellow/cream coloured padded jacket, with the left pocket ripped revealing a red lining. He was also wearing black trousers and tan/brown sh

Culzean Castle visitors get the chance to win tickets and vouchers for upcoming Christmas shopping fair   Marc Peters Glass at Culzean Castle (© JSH Pix) Deck the Halls, a brand new Christmas gift fair coming to the SEC from 28-30 November, is teaming up with partner, National Trust for Scotland to host a giant festive gift hunt at Culzean Castle this weekend.   Culzean Castle in Ayrshire will host the gift hunt from Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November, giving visitors the chance to