Issue 067

The World Cup Ediition

Top Stories

In Conversation with…

For many of us growing up in the 80s, Happy Birthday was the soundtrack to our youth. Now, 45 years later, Clare Grogan is about to hit the road again

Wet Wet Wet

I confess that it was something of a thrill to find myself chatting to singer Kevin Simm as he prepares for his upcoming tour

mike soutar

As someone who started his career as a horoscope writer for a women’s magazine at the age of 17, and went on to co-found a multi-million-pound media company

SKERRYVORE’S WORLD CUP WARM-UP

The last time Skerryvore appeared in Ayrshire Magazine, they’d just released their seventh studio album, Tempus

DOUGIE DONNELLY

Having spent over three decades commentating on a variety of different sports and on some of the world’s biggest and best sporting events

craig burley

Cumnock’s own Craig Burley has given Ayrshire Magazine a fascinating look back at Scotland’s last men’s World Cup campaign in 1998

Town Feature

BIG PI MEDIA

Something is happening in the world of filmmaking, and it is more Bourtreehill than Beverly Hills. Every Monday morning, a like-minded collective gets together.

Irvine’s Lost Villages

Around Irvine are the sites of a few lost villages. These were erected to house miners employed in the coal mines that existed in the district.

THE CLAES

On a Tuesday night, I set off to The Auld Brig Bar in Irvine to meet the town’s brightest new hope, local band, The Claes.

HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE

Times are hard for the arts. If things were tough before the COVID-19 pandemic, the acceleration of changing habits brought about by self-isolation and social distancing made things worse.

Irvine’s Maritime Heritage

The mouth of the rivers Irvine and Garnock has formed an ideal harbour for vessels for centuries.

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Virtual Book Club

I enjoy choosing books which align with the theme of each edition of Ayrshire Magazine

ALISTAIR KERR

There’s no denying that art, in all of its different forms, is subjective.

SCOTLAND’S ICON

It’s 7.45pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025, and the whole of Scotland appears to be holding its breath.

SYLVAN BUCKLEY

It’s not unusual to stumble across a photograph of Ayrshire’s stunning landscape, be it in a magazine, on your social media feed

ayrshire chamber of commerce

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce continued its work to raise the profile of Ayrshire as a region recently with a formal visit to the Scottish Parliament.

Keeping the Conversation Going

A conversation ends. You leave feeling positive. There was interest, connection, maybe even a sense that something could come from it.

Trust Yourself

Do you ever feel that you need to keep attending courses or gain another qualification before you’ll be good enough to do what you really want to do?

Gracie MacPherson

At just 11 years old, Gracie MacPherson is already building a reputation as one of the most exciting young footballers to emerge from Ayrshire.

A Day in the Life of a…

Ever wondered what the role of sports scientist entails?

no scotland, no party!

No-one knows the exact origins of the ‘Tartan Army’, and maybe that’s not a bad thing.

MY GOLFING STORY

Since I’ve been contributing to Ayrshire Magazine for some time, I felt it was time I formally introduced myself.

How to Age with Confidence

“Giving up our favourite activities is just part of getting older”…said NOBODY over 60!

Tai Chi Walking

For those of us who like to get out in the fresh air and stretch our legs with a long walk, it’s hard to imagine there might be a better way to do it

ANNANDALE DISTILLERY

How often have you seen a forgotten, derelict old building and wondered about its history?

Designed to Win

By now, everyone must know that Scotland has qualified for this year’s World Cup (best of luck to the team!)

KATIE BLAIR

Katie Blair may only be 11 years old, but she’s already established herself as a regular volunteer presenter for one of Scotland’s oldest hospital radio stations

ayr and prestwick men’s shed

Ayr and Prestwick Men’s Shed (APMS) is a charity which supports men’s health and wellbeing through its involvement in community projects from its premises at 1a Taylor Street, Ayr.

NODA

NODA Ayrshire is a third sector service gaining charity status in 2018. NODA Ayrshire, originally No One Dies Alone Ayrshire, was focused on supporting people and families at end of life.

victoria scott

When cast as one of the competitors for BBCs Interior Design Masters 2025 my passion for interior design became more of a high-pressured reality TV experience in what felt like a fusion of Changing Rooms

ralston contracts

A well-designed greenhouse is one of the most effective ways to grow your own food successfully, especially in climates with unpredictable weather.

Bathrooms Done Beautifully

There is something telling about a bathroom company that does not try to dazzle you with empty promises.

Patek Philippe Cubitus

Leaders in the world of haute horlogerie, Patek Philippe has long been celebrated as the pinnacle of Swiss watchmaking.

Family Values, first class Care

There is something quietly reassuring about a dental practice that does not try to overcomplicate what it offers.

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The World Cup Ediition

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