Around 60 Primary 7 pupils from Ayr Grammar Primary School visited County Buildings on Wednesday 26 November to learn more about their topic, democracy.   The young people have been learning about the Scottish Parliament and recently held elections for their own Pupil Parliament.   The visit allowed the pupils to experience County Hall and meet some of the school’s local Ward Members, Councillor Bob Shields and Councillor George Weir; Provost Iain Campbell;, Director of Educa

Recognition of the skill and dedication of decades of staff and companies on the Prestwick Aerodrome site since it was founded by Group Captain David McIntyre in 1935   Aviation Editor Doug Maclean 28 th November 2025.   I was very privileged to watch a piece of aviation history a few days ago when Spirit Senior Vice President Scott McLarty and General Manager John Gillbanks were presented with the rare Heritage Award by the President of the Prestwick Branch of the Royal Aer

The annual TomFest25 charity concert has delivered another outstanding result for the Ayrshire Kids Xmas Toy Appeal, raising a total of £5,024.58 and drawing a capacity crowd to Mauchline for a night filled with music and community spirit. Supported once again by local employer Land Energy, the sold-out event welcomed more than 250 attendees. The programme featured six live acts, a burlesque chair dance group, and a standout performance by the 70-strong Ayrshire Rock Choir, c