Silhouettes characters and background of Ayr

The Folk Scene

The Folk Scene Listen to the story The Folk Scene: In the mid 20th century, Ayr’s folk scene was brimming with talent, welcoming Scotland’s modern ‘bard’ Billy Connelly to perform …

Year of Stories

Year of Stories

Once Upon a Time in South Ayrshire Once Upon a Time in South Ayrshire, as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, has officially launched. Offering a year-long programme of …

The beautiful River Stinchar.

Colmonell

Colmonell Colmonell is situated circa 3 miles inland along the tranquil Stinchar River Valley. As a community, it has an extended history in part due to the presence of the …

The famous arch of the Brig o' Doon over a gently flowing river set amongst greenery

Alloway

Alloway Whether you like poetry and picnics, or flowers and fine food, the leafy, green spaces of Alloway hold something for everyone. The birthplace of Robert Burns, it’s busy with …

A street with shops and cafes with people shopping

Ayr

Ayr Once a bustling market town and international port, the historic town of Ayr is still thriving. It has lots of excellent shops, lively bars, well-run hotels and restaurants, plus …