Ayr Advertiser

The Ayr Advertiser is a weekly newspaper based in Scotland that focuses on the South Ayrshire community, delivering local news, important issues, and sports updates. Notably, it holds the title of Scotland's oldest weekly publication. This newspaper is part of the Ayr Advertiser Series, which also includes the Troon and Prestwick Times and the Carrick Herald. It is published under the Ayrshire Weekly Press (AWP) group, which features other publications like the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, the Irvine Times, Largs and Millport News, and the Cumnock Chronicle. The AWP is owned by Clyde and Forth Press, a company that manages several titles throughout the UK. For those interested in history, digital copies of the Ayr Advertiser, dating back to 1839, can be accessed through The British Newspaper Archive.

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South Ayrshire Council to reconvene two weeks on from explosive meeting

3 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Kevin Dyson

A new Leader and Provost will not be elected until this week – almost four weeks since it was revealed that council leader Martin Dowey was recorded offering support to businessmen to secure a lucrative demolition contract. The Conservatives have been left with just seven councillors, following the resignations of Iain Campbell, Mary Kilpatrick, Gavin Scott and Bob Pollock from the party, the lowest since the council was formed in 1996.
'Devastated': Ayr United bow out of Premiership promotion bid in play-offs

4 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Ross Hanvidge

Brian Graham's double downed the Honest Men at Somerset Park on Friday and secured the Jags' progression to the Premiership play-off semi finals, where they will take on Livingston. It was a night of disappointment for Ayr United, with the 2-0 defeat following a 1-0 first leg victory at Firhill last week. And Brown couldn't hide his frustration after the game, in which the hosts failed to register a shot on target. He told Ayr United TV: "I'm devastated, and the lads are devastated as well.
Mental health clinic to expand and bring services to Ayr

4 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Claire Lindsay

Dr Michelle Muniz is the clinical director of Purple House Clinic Glasgow (Image: Supplied) A MENTAL health clinic is expanding its services to Ayr. Purple House Clinic, which operates in Glasgow, has announced the opening of the specialist mental health and neurodiverse services clinic in the town. It will provide support and accessible psychological services to people across the west coast of Scotland.
Advertiser archives: Fun runs, dancers' delight and brilliant Belmont pupils

5 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Ross Hanvidge

Ayr Advertiser archives from May 2010 (Image: NQ) OUR latest look at the Advertiser's archives has thrown up some brilliant tales from May 2010. Do you remember any of these stories from 15 years ago? Dancers' delight Ayrshire Allstar cheerleaders blew their competitors out of the water during the national championships 15 years ago. The group had fantastic results at the Scotdance and Scotcheer National Championships at the SECC in Glasgow.
Well-known boating community figure retires after 40 years

5 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Claire Lindsay

John Shepherd has retired after more than 40 years in the boating community (Image: Troon Yacht Haven) A WELL-known South Ayrshire figure in the boating community has retired after more than 40 years in the industry. John Shepherd first started his career in 1982 as transport manager for Euroyachts in Glasgow. He then went on to found his own company, John Shepherd Boat Transport, in 1985.
South Ayrshire pupil has funny bones with regional joke competition win

5 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Claire Lindsay

Saffron Barrett is a pupil at Glenburn Primary School (Image: Supplied) A SOUTH Ayrshire pupil has reached the final of a national joke-telling competition. Saffron Barrett, a Primary One pupil at Glenburn Primary School, was crowned the winner of South Ayrshire’s regional heat in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists’ (RCSLT) VoiceBox competition. The competition is a national joke-telling contest that celebrates the power of communication.
South Ayrshire secondary schools ranked as 'league table' for 2025 revealed

5 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Tempany Grace

The eight schools in South Ayrshire have been ranked in a new 'league table' (Image: Google Maps) SECONDARY schools across South Ayrshire have been ranked in a new 'league table' released. Published by The Times, high schools throughout Scotland are rated annually based on the percentage of pupils leaving school with the Scottish Government’s “gold standard” of five Highers or equivalents.
Top prize in Ayrshire Hospice Lottery won by Robert Shields

6 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Claire Lindsay

Robert Shields won £1,000 by playing the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery draw (Image: Ayrshire Hospice) THE top prize in a lottery draw has been won by a man from Ayr. Robert Shields won £1,000 in the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery draw on March 28. Mr Shields and his wife Patricia have participated in the lottery for over 11 years.
Still Game quiz coming to Ayr bar and restaurant later this month

6 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Adam M Lyon

A quiz all about the hit show is coming to The Smoking Goat (Image: Newsquest) A QUIZ night based on the ever-popular Still Game is coming to Ayr later this month. The Smoking Goat, on the town's Academy Street, will host the quiz on Sunday, May 18 at 8.30pm. There will be prizes to be won, alongside food, drinks, karaoke and good patter. A spokesperson said: "Prizes for winning teams of course, with extra prizes for the best old person costume.
Top Coldplay tribute act coming to The Gaiety this summer

6 days ago | ayradvertiser.com | Adam M Lyon

LIGHTS will guide you home straight to The Gaiety this summer with a fantastic Coldplay tribute act. Coldplace - A Tribute to Coldplay will perform at the Ayr venue on Thursday, July 17, with tickets available at https://bit.ly/3EQ1I4w. Coldplace are the only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, and the band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20 years.