Tributes Pour In for Ayrshire Music Legend Annie Scott.

The Ayrshire music scene is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures, Annie Scott, whose recent passing marks the end of an era for local entertainment and broadcasting.

In the 70s she managed the Elms Court Hotel and the Kraizee Daizee Disco, Ayr’s first ‘nightclub’, continuing her influence on Ayrshire’s entertainment and social life well into the 1990s.

Annie was a pioneering force in Ayrshire’s nightlife and live music culture, best known for running the Powerhouse Rock Club with Tom Jones at The Piv in Ayr during the 1970s and 1980s, a period when the venue became one of Ayrshire’s most talked-about live music and club spots. 

Under her direction and creative vision, The Piv built a strong reputation for rock nights and for hosting both local talent and well-known touring acts such as Iron Maiden and Simple Minds, helping to shape Ayr’s nightlife scene for a generation.

Beyond her role in live entertainment, Annie was also a familiar voice to thousands of listeners as a presenter on West Sound Radio, where her warmth, wit, and deep love of music earned her a loyal audience.

Friends and colleagues have described her as “a trailblazer,” “a champion of local talent,” and “a true Ayrshire icon” whose passion for music and community was unmatched.

Her son, David Grant, said his mother’s love of music and her commitment to Ayrshire’s cultural life touched countless people over the years, adding that the family has been deeply moved by the many tributes received.

A funeral service celebrating Annie’s life was held on Friday, 3rd October, attended by family, friends, and many from Ayrshire’s music and broadcasting community who came together to pay their respects.

Margarette Bryan, a close friend, said Annie’s story “needs to be told,” adding that her contribution to the region’s entertainment history will never be forgotten.