Issue 064

Converting a hotel back into a home is no easy feat.

I’ve been to plenty of pantomimes over the years, but Sleeping Beauty at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock has genuinely been one of the most enjoyable festive nights out I’ve had in a long time. From the moment I took my seat, the atmosphere was upbeat, lively and full of that wonderful panto anticipation –…

Founded in 2010, Rightio has grown into one of the UK’s leading home maintenance and repair providers. The company has built its reputation on reliability

Since 1996, I have rented a small studio at the Courtyard Studios, Harbourside, Irvine. I gave up my job with a labelling factory in Kilmarnock to become a full-time artist

Gary Ferguson was born in Ayr and stays there with his wife Angela and daughter Amy. He’s a butcher at Pollok Williamson in Ayr High Street, but when he’s not working he likes to travel.

One of Scotland’s biggest business celebrations took place in style as Ayrshire’s top companies and entrepreneurs were honoured across 16 categories.

The end of the year has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute you’re promising yourself a calm December, and the next you’re juggling client deadlines

The end of the year has a way of inviting reflection. As the lights go up and the pace begins to slow, many of us naturally start to look back at what we’ve learned

Our journey back to the glory days of golf continues to when steam locomotives transported passengers from their home stations to some of the most remote rural towns and villages in Scotland.

I used to hate ABBA. When they first emerged in the mid-seventies, they seemed to me everything that pop music should not be about.

Crab Tartlets and Mini Yorkies with Beef and Horseradish Cream

One of the things I love about Christmas is the shift towards seasonal fragrances. We choose candles and scented sprays which bring frosted fir trees and frankincense into our living rooms

Some holidays sparkle for a moment; others live in your memory forever. Lapland, Finland’s snowy wonderland in the far north, is one of those unforgettable places.

When winter days grow short and crisp, there’s something magical about heading outdoors for a breath of fresh Ayrshire air.

I love to travel. Any time, any place, anywhere. Train… plane… Calmac ferry. You name it, I’m there.

I was unfamiliar with Carrick Resilience Team until very recently when I read about them in a local community newsletter.

Christmas time is, of course, the season of goodwill, and when it comes to goodwill, one organisation in particular springs to mind: Rotary.

It’s no secret that singing brings people together. Whether taking part in it or simply listening to it, singing can enhance social connections through shared enjoyment and appreciation.

If you’ve visited Newmilns in East Ayrshire recently, chances are you’ve been blown away by the town’s striking new additions along Main Street

On a dreich autumn morning, it is an atmospheric drive along the farm road cutting across the bleak terrain of Eaglesham Moor to the Lochgoin Coventanters’ Museum.

There’s something lovely about receiving a homemade gift; a gift which has taken time, thought and effort.

It’s no secret that Christmas, love it as we do, is one of the most stressful times of the year.

Christmas is a time to embrace traditions. Wrapped up in the rituals of the season are moments which make memories; buying our tree on the first Saturday in December

There’s an art to the perfect grazing board. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that when it comes to grazing it’s as much about art as it is about food

I previously highlighted two world-class athletes with strong links to Ayrshire, and I wanted to shine the spotlight on them once again.

It’s December 2024. One of those lazy festive days between Christmas and New Year when time blurs, the days of the week lose all meaning (is it Monday… or Sunday?)

West Kilbride’s Peter Ribbeck hadn’t necessarily considered a career in photography when he purchased his first digital camera in 2006.

We are delighted to relaunch the AM Virtual Book Club in partnership with The Book Nook, Stewarton.

Since first being introduced to karate at just four years old, Aria Pascual has never looked back.

When news broke that council funding for festive lights had been cut, communities across Ayrshire faced a difficult question: would this year’s Christmas feel a little dull? In Kilbirnie and Kilwinning, the answer was a resounding no.

Most people would balk at the thought. In fact, most would run a mile if it meant they didn’t have to tackle the 289 miles from London’s Marble Arch to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

It’s the day after your 15th birthday. What might you have planned? A trip to the cinema with your pals?

Eighteen months ago, Alan Martin had the idea of setting up a Badminton Club. Unbeknown to him, Emma Cook and a few others had already had the same idea and had formed Ayrshire Badminton Club (ABC).

In Ayrshire’s ever-evolving business landscape, one local network is proving that meaningful connection is the secret ingredient to thriving — and it starts with coffee.

Step into a five-star dental experience where artistry meets innovation — and every smile tells a story of confidence, care, and perfection.

There are moments in life when you stand in front of the mirror and no longer recognise the person staring back. For me, that moment came on a quiet January morning.

This December, Twenty Seven Alloway transforms into a festive floral wonderland filled with the scent of pine, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and the beauty of blooms

It’s official – we’ve moved! After five brilliant years at our previous site, the team at RDS AutocAyr has made the jump into a bigger and better workshop just around the corner at 30 Waggon Road

As WD Wealth Management marks its 10th anniversary, Director Jillian Riddell reflects on the company’s journey so far

If you want to revive your garden or outdoor space in 2026, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what you’d like.

Christmas invites us into a season of unapologetic glamour, where everyday moments shimmer with festive brilliance.

If Ayrshire loves anything, it’s a blend of heritage, hard graft and a bit of horsepower and ATV Services Scotland has just raised the bar on all three.

For more than a decade, DGG Engineering has built a strong reputation across Ayrshire for its dependable, professional approach to vehicle maintenance and repair.

As the seasons change, so too does the dining experience at Glenapp Castle — a luxurious 21-bedroom and Relais & Châteaux hotel that continues to set the standard for culinary excellence in Scotland.

As autumn fades, so does enthusiasm for gardening. Tools are packed away as people retreat inside, closing their curtains on what they believe will be an inevitably lifeless garden. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

With over twenty years of experience shaping homes across the West of Scotland, Jackton Moor continues to set the standard for beautifully designed, highly functional living spaces.