Kilwinning Abbey Church is delighted to welcome visitors every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm throughout the summer season, offering local residents and visitors alike the opportunity to explore one of Ayrshire’s most significant historic buildings. As part of this year’s visitor programme, the church is hosting its friends from Kilwinning Heritage each Sunday until 28 June. During this period, Kilwinning Heritage is leading tours of the Abbey ruins while refurbishment works are carr

By Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor. As a former Trade Union representative and manager in the aviation industry I read the words of the Trade Union Unite and Prestwick Airport management with enormous admiration and satisfaction. I worked for over 40 years all over the UK and in several other countries. Most of my time I was shift working so I recognise the rigour of that working environment. My patient children could tell you that I seldom knew of it was Monday or Christmas D

Troon Men’s Shed has secured a significant boost after South Ayrshire Council approved its Community Asset Transfer application for the Hosiery Park Pavilion. The decision, confirmed on Tuesday, June 16, marks a major milestone for the organisation following 19 months of work, consultation and engagement with the local community. The approval paves the way for the group to continue plans to transform the pavilion into a permanent home for Troon Men’s Shed, creating a dedicate