Neil Smith

A retrospective collection of Ayr Advertiser photographs from August 2001 revisits community life across South Ayrshire. The images feature First Minister Henry McLeish discussing a potential full motorway upgrade of the A77 during a visit to Prestwick Airport, winners at the Ballantrae Flower Show, a commemoration of the 1941 Liberator AM 260 air crash, Marr College pupils raising £772 for Hansel at Safeway in Troon, the Maidens Craft Fayre, and badminton activities at Muirhead Activity Centre.

A retrospective collection of photographs recalls South Ayrshire events from August 2016, including Mark Bennett’s Olympic rugby success, a children’s performance event at Dundonald Castle, Prestwick Promenade celebrations, beekeeping at the Ayr Flower Show, junior park runs and the campaign to save Malcolm Sargent House, a holiday facility for young cancer patients that CLIC Sargent ultimately confirmed would close.

A retrospective photo feature revisits community life in South Ayrshire during August 2011. It highlights Junior Achievement Awards presented to St John’s Primary pupils, Northfield’s Scottish National Fours bowls victory, an Ayr Burns Club ceremony commemorating Robert Burns, improvements to Glenmuir Road flats, and youth beach sports festivals in Ayr and Prestwick.

A four-bedroom detached villa at 5 Perceton Gate on the outskirts of Irvine is on the market for offers over £485,000. The property features landscaped gardens with countryside views, an open-plan kitchen and living area, four bedrooms, a detached double garage converted into a home gym, and a self-contained annex with a balcony. The listing is being handled by Stonefield Estate Agents in Ayr.

A retrospective of Ayr Advertiser photographs and stories from July 2006 recalls community life across South Ayrshire. Featured events include Dunure’s gala queen crowning, a youth sports club in Symington, Maybole Amateur Swimming Club winning a trophy, a Troon Rotary Club leadership change, a Ballantrae Church fete and Wellington School’s infant prizegiving.

Ferry services between Ardrossan and Arran were diverted to Troon after easterly winds proved stronger than forecast. CalMac adjusted Monday’s timetable for the MV Caledonian Isles, with new departure times from Troon and Brodick, while foot passengers were provided with a bus connection to Ardrossan. Further weather‑related updates were scheduled as strong winds were expected to continue, and the MV Alfred remained on its existing summer timetable for the Troon–Brodick route.

A collection of South Ayrshire community photographs from July 2011 highlights school activities, local gala events, environmental achievements, and a student preparing to tour the United States with Disney on Ice.