Stuart Reid

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Dougie Black, owner of The Unit Strength and Conditioning gym at Borland between Cumnock and New Cumnock, announced his new plan while taking part in New Cumnock's FitFest event. Building on the philosophy of improving people's strength so they can have a better standard of living, Dougie will be rolling out the free passes from July. Dougie has been in partnership with the New Cumnock Development Trust (NCDT), which organised the FitFest event, for the last three years.

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

Care home manager, Megan Nohar, right, with deputy manager, Isobel Gates, left. (Image: Newsquest) THE team at Cumnock's only nursing home are looking ahead to a relaunch event next month following a major overhaul of the house. Since the beginning of the year, Bute House Nursing Home has been transformed inside and out.

5 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Stuart Reid

Group representatives have been quick to share their disappointment following the announcement that the proposed Galloway National Park will not be going ahead. Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon confirmed the decision in a ministerial statement at Holyrood on Thursday afternoon (May 29). The decision was taken following an apparent lack of overall support for the plan.

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

The four-bedroom home, situated on the north-east edge of the town, comes with a detached barn with office, summer house studio and greenhouse. East Hillhead Farm is spread over around 9.12 acres, and has plenty of views of the nearby Ayrshire countryside. Situated in a tranquil yet accessible location, it is approached via a private drive to a tarmacked courtyard. The stone farmhouse was built in 1840 partly of red sandstone and brick, under a slate roof on two storeys with a rendered finish.

5 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Stuart Reid

FOR better or for worse, the internet is becoming an ever-increasing aspect of our daily lives. From banking, booking transportation, and applying for jobs, we will all need to log on. That is why it is so crucial that all communities and age groups are brought along on this journey. Many of my rural constituents in Carrick, Cumnock, and Doon Valley are all too familiar with constant buffering and connections dropping at peak times.