Doug Maclean - Aviation Editor One million kilos and rocketing upwards. Since Ayrshire Daily News started reporting on the successful introduction of direct freight flights between Prestwick and China I have always stressed the export potential of these unprecedented scheduled flights. As exporters came forward with enquiries it became apparent that seafood was an almost perfect cargo to take out of Prestwick. Again the Prestwick airport Board acted swiftly investing in expen

Doug Maclean - Aviation Editor Exactly one year ago today on May 16th 2025 Ayrshire Daily News broke the story about the AERALIS company looking to build the Red Arrows replacement jet at Prestwick. It was a major boost for the aviation industry in Scotland creating 600 jobs and decades of work. AERALIS had an innovative and highly efficient plan to use well known companies with industry proven major parts like engines, undercarriages and ejection seats blended with their mo

South Ayrshire’s Provost, Iain Campbell, and Depute Provost, Mary Kilpatrick, attended a variety of civic engagements over the last few months. To mark International Workers Memorial Day 2026, South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell laid a floral tribute at a memorial bench in Rozelle Park in Ayr. International Workers Memorial Day commemorates all workers who have lost their lives to workplace illness or injury. This global initiative is also an opportunity to promote health an