Issue 065

On Wednesday 4th February, Ayr Town Hall will host A Gala Evening of Opera showcasing the very best of 18th and 19th century opera.

When I first started painting, my friends didn’t really take me seriously, but neither did I.

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed its Platinum and Gold+ members to an exclusive morning with renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter at the historic Blair Estate.

As a new year begins, many of us instinctively reach for fresh planners, new apps, updated systems, and improved processes.

January often arrives with a quiet pressure to start strong. New plans, fresh intentions, bold goals.

As we step into a new year, this month’s theme of endeavour feels especially fitting for Ayrshire Business Women (ABW).

In recent issues I have mentioned several golf courses in the outlying districts of Ayrshire but for this article I would like to focus mainly on the clubs and courses within the burgh prior to the turn of the century.

All of our sporting heroes had to start somewhere. Most of them started at a very young age, dedicating hours to their chosen sport in pursuit of success.

Scotland last qualified for a World Cup in 1998. The last time we secured qualification in front of our home fans was Italia ’90

There are some expressions in the new year that cause me considerable alarm.

Clusters of bonnie snowdrops, lantern-like heads bobbing in the sharp January breeze, have popped up along the grass verges.

With Stewarton in the spotlight this issue, this station-to-station walk is a reminder that you don’t have to travel far to find a sense of adventure.

Food has long been the language of love, especially when it comes in baked form.

Not all stress is bad, as we know, but finding ways to manage it so we get the benefits rather than the backlash can sometimes be a challenge.

As women, there is much to celebrate about the female friendships which light up our lives

Mark Barnes is the founder of Vintage Luxury Chauffeurs. Ayrshire-born and raised, he is driven by a gentler time, where service, style, and quality were paramount.

When the date is set, the most important question—after the wedding dress—is often, “What will I wear?”

For Scottish couples craving sunshine, turquoise seas and a celebration that feels like a holiday, Mauritius has quietly become one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the world.

I was 16 years of age and it was my last day at school before leaving to join the big wide world. We left young in those days.

Riverside Church first opened its doors in John Street, Ayr in 1952 and has since welcomed countless worshippers to its community of grace.

Across every culture and community, play has always been a fundamental part of the human experience. Even the ancient civilizations understood the value of enjoying downtime together.

Nestled along the banks of the River Ayr, the University of the West of Scotland campus is an idyllic place to study

Located in East Kilbride’s Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, HR Services Scotland has firmly established itself as a trusted, full-service partner for SMEs navigating today’s complex workplace landscape.

There are certain businesses that don’t just grow, they gather momentum and with Brandon and Mark at the wheel (maybe Mark would build ever so slightly slower)

There’s something undeniably romantic about being outdoors. Maybe it’s the fresh air, maybe it’s the way everything feels a bit slower, or maybe it’s just the thrill of escaping the dishes and the TV remote.

In a world of filters, quick fixes and social media trends, it’s easy to forget that aesthetic treatments are medical procedures

Symbols to treasure for the rest of your life, the jewellery pieces you select for your wedding day will serve as eternal emblems of your love.

The move from primary to senior school can be a daunting one, particularly as academic achievement and examinations start to take centre stage.