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Bin it to win a Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire Gift Card at Ayr and Troon Beaches this summer!

Residents and visitors who dispose of their litter at Ayr and Troon beaches this summer are now in with the chance of winning a £25 Scotland Loves Local South Ayrshire gift card. 01 June 2023.

The Starlings Aerobatic Display Team to take flight at new air show

The Starlings Aerobatic Display Team, which formed in 2021, will bring a dynamic, two aircraft aerobatic display to the festival. 01 June 2023.

Scottish Archers Set to Train at Riverside Sports Arena

South Ayrshire Council's Sport and Leisure team are working in conjunction with Scottish Archery to offer training access for Scottish archers under the age of 21 at the new Riverside Sports Arena in Ayr. 31 May 2023.

Community Wealth Building Supports Launch of Film Programme at Dundonald Castle

South Ayrshire Council's Community Wealth Building team has supported Friends of Dundonald Castle with the launch of their new film programme. 30 May 2023.

South Ayrshire Council receives funding from Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS)

South Ayrshire Council will receive £18,779 to commission bespoke museum and gallery shop units which will be designed and hand-crafted from sustainable materials by a local furniture maker.

South Ayrshire pupils wow at final of Scottish Young Musicians

The event, which was held in Glasgow on Sunday 21 May, saw young people from across Scotland compete to be the Scottish Young Musician's Solo Performer of the Year 2023.  26 May 2023.

Volunteers wanted for a range of roles for brand new air show

Plans are well underway for September's International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight and we're now recruiting volunteers to carry out a variety of roles during the three-day event. 26 May 2023.

Council praised by Scottish Rowing & Scottish Volleyball

Council commended following the success of two major sporting events in Ayr. 26 May 2023

Ayr skies set to sparkle in mesmerising display at new air show

Airborne Pyrotechnics will light up the skies over Ayr shore front as part of the evening flying display on Friday 8 September.

Provost attends General Assembly in Edinburgh

Provost Iain Campbell and South Ayrshire Council Chief Executive Eileen Howat attended the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Saturday 20 May. 22 May 2023.