Food & Drink

There’s nothing quite like a good local pub – a cosy spot to meet your pals, settle in with a pint and enjoy some downtime.

Your local college might not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re looking for somewhere to eat, but here in Ayrshire we’re lucky to have access to two purpose-built, fully licenced training restaurants where industry and education combine.

There’s something glorious about the first pot of soup we make when the trees start to turn

While no single food can stop us from beating all the bugs which start to surface in autumn, there are some which can help bolster our immune system to keep them at bay.

Between farming and fishing, the Ayrshire coast has always been a rich source of sustenance, providing communities with fish, shellfish, meat, dairy, vegetables and grains in abundance.

East Ayrshire Whisky Society (EAWS) was established in June 2024 by Russell Wilson and Garry Mitchell.

Long gone are the days when a salad constituted some iceberg lettuce, a few cucumber slices and a tomato.

Tea drinking might be a favourite nationwide pastime, but in Ayrshire our love affair with tea is laced with the romance of midnight smugglers, armed merchant ships and hidden coves.

Taj Bar and Kitchen has been a much-loved institution on the Prestwick food scene for over 40 years.

How often do you think about the range of colours on your plate? Chances are you don’t until you have a vibrant, colourful plate of food in front of you that catches your eye.