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2 years

The Wallace Tower in Ayr will remain lit up in red, white and blue up to and including Monday 19 September to commemorate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Congratulations to Fiona McAvoy, Head Teacher at Newton Primary School in Ayr, for becoming an MBE! Over her career, Fiona has helped thousands of young people from many different backgrounds realise their potential. Does this mean we have to bow or curtsy? 🤔

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87-year-old veteran William Brodie was among those who came along to #Ayr beach today to mark #ArmisticeDay and say #ThankYou100 . William's grandfather and great-uncle servined in #WW1 . He is pictured with the portrait of Walter Tull #PagesoftheSea

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4 years

A sign of hope on our streets - a real rainbow spotted today in Ayr 🌈

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4 years

For information: The Palestinian flag which is flying at Ayr Grammar Primary School was not put up by South Ayrshire Council or Ayr Grammar Primary School. The flag will be removed as soon as it’s safe to do so.

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3 years

(1/3)Great News! A brand new, state of the art, eight-screen cinema is coming to the Kyle Centre in Ayr, with plans for bars and restaurants, leisure activities such as virtual reality, soft play, indoor golf experience and a refurbished car park.

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8 months

What a show! ✈️✨ The Red Arrows wowed the crowds at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight!

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4 years

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our colleagues in Waste Management for their continuous hard work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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8 months

Crowds at the Ayr sea front are enjoying the amazing display by The RAF Black Jack Typhoon! 🤩✈️

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8 years

Fantastic displays at #ScotAir2016 - check out this incredible shot of a Typhoon tearing up the skies over Ayr!

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4 years

Great news! We’re all set to complete the purchase of the Arran Mall and the former Hourstons building on Ayr High Street, this week. This exciting development, marks an important milestone as we work to transform the site into a fantastic new leisure hub.

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3 years

Thanks to everyone who has very kindly donated items following the incident at Kincaidston tonight <3 We now have everything we need at the Queen Margaret Academy rest centre, so no more items are required this evening.

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4 years

Thanks to our dedicated employee volunteers who were out and about today delivering lunches to eligible children in South Ayrshire!

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6 years

All South Ayrshire schools closed, Thursday 1 March

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An absolutely STUNNING display by the Red Arrows this evening at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 🌟✈️

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3 years

Kincaidston Incident The Council has staff on site at Queen Margaret Academy where a rest centre has been established to support those directly affected by tonight’s incident. (1/2)

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4 years

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our employee volunteers who continue to prepare, pack and deliver food to young people who are eligible for free school meals in South Ayrshire.

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4 years

We loved this special thank you note that was waiting for us when we were out delivering packed lunches to children entitled to free school meals!

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3 years

We’ve got great news! The works to refurbish and remodel the old Ayr Academy into a new home for Ayr Grammar School and the Archive/Registration Centre are now complete. The building also provides a home for a new Early Years Centre and community facilities!

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WOW - What an incredible weekend here at The International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight! All three days were amazing and we want to thank everyone who came along and joined in the fantastic festival fun. Until next time! ✈️

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4 years

Here are just some of our fabulous employee volunteers who are making sure children across South Ayrshire, who are entitled to free school meals, get to enjoy a tasty packed lunch each day.

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5 years

6 July procession, Ayr. The organisers don’t have the licences to stage an event after the procession as a result any stalls, stands, stages, food vendors etc have not been checked by the Council and may pose a risk to public safety.

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7 years

Laura Brennan-Whitefield, Scottish National Party (SNP), elected to represent Ward 3 - Ayr North #council17

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4 years

Council volunteers deliver 2,000 free school meals

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4 years

THANK YOU to our home care heroes!

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8 months

A staggering 240,000 people flocked to Ayr at the weekend to enjoy everything the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight had to offer! 😱✈️ Read more here ➡️

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5 years

Hundreds flocking to #Ayr beach got #PagesoftheSea tribute for #ArmisticeDay #ThankYou100 #WW1

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4 years

To the head teachers, teachers and support staff, for all the hard work in recent weeks to prepare for the re-opening of our schools – THANK YOU 👏🏻 and welcome back

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6 years

#ourpeopleourplace with @AyrshireSPolice

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5 years

How incredible does this look? What a stunning tribute to all those involved in #WW1 #ArmisticeDay #Ayr #ThankYou100

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5 years

📷 The finished portrait at #AyrBeach . Walter Tull trained as an officer in Ayr and went on to become the first black officer in the British Army. He served in the First World War but didn’t make it home. Amazing work by the team @AyrGaiety and @AyrshireColl #PagesOfTheSea

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4 years

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to Regency Contract Cleaning for the fantastic support they have been providing. They've been busy assisting staff at South Lodge Care home with a range of tasks, and have helped deliver free school meals to eligible children in South Ayrshire.

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4 years

Thank you to Stephen Allam, Managing Director at T.R. Bonnyman Son & Co Ltd, who provided COVID-19 Community Groups in Troon, Dundonald and Prestwick with hand sanitiser and gloves free of charge. Our staff collected the items and distributed them to the local groups.

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6 years

Ayr beach is one of only three in Scotland to be hosting these Danny Boyle directed #WW1 events to mark 100 years since Armistice.

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Danny Boyle invites you to join him in marking 100 years since Armistice & the end of #WW1 . On 11 November 2018, communities will gather on beaches around the UK to say goodbye. Find out more about #PagesOfTheSea here:

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3 years

Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. We have everything we need. Please stop bringing donations now.

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4 years

We are very lucky to have such beautiful sunsets on our doorstep! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for Nature Photography Day!

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4 years

Here are just some of our home care heroes who we want to say a huge THANK YOU to. We’re proud of the fantastic work they’re carrying out, and how they are supporting each other. Thank you for making sure we are there, delivering critical services to those who need us most.

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4 years

Troon the small town with the big heart (Troon Easter Egg Hunt) have donated over 300 Easter Eggs to be included in food boxes being distributed to children entitled to Free School Meals within the Troon and surrounding areas. Eggs will be included in next week’s distribution.

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6 years

The @rafredarrows never fail to impress #ScotAir18

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7 years

Julie Dettbarn, Scottish National Party (SNP), elected to represent Ward 6 - Kyle #council17

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8 months

Shout out to Police Scotland for all their hard work keeping people safe at the air show this weekend! 👮‍♂️🚔

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2 years

The Wallace Tower in Ayr lit in yellow to remember those who have sadly lost their lives during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 💛

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3 years

Rozelle Park in Ayr is home to a series of Remembrance sculptures. Professional wood carvers brought the park to life in 2018 with this detailed collection of art to mark the centenary of the First World War. #LestWeForget

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3 years

Results are in! Siobhian Brown has been elected as the Scottish Member of Parliament for the Ayr constituency. #SPE21RESULT #Ayrconstituency

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4 years

Here are just some of our home care heroes who we want to say a huge THANK YOU to. We’re proud of the fantastic work they’re carrying out, and how they are supporting each other. Thank you for making sure we are there, delivering critical services to those who need us most.

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4 years

This is 6 year old Cooper. He's doing well in the job, despite only having 4 weeks experience behind him. He's been known to sneakily eat all of the office snacks before his co-workers get a look in!

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6 years

All our schools and early years centres will be open as normal tomorrow, Friday 2 March - thanks for your patience and cooperation today

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7 years

Douglas Campbell, Scottish National Party (SNP), elected to represent Ward 3 - Ayr North #council17

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4 years

The Scottish Government have now confirmed schools will reopen full time for all pupils in August. In South Ayrshire schools will reopen on Wednesday 12 August, but in most schools the first three days will be a phased return.

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4 years

We want to say a special thank you to all of our volunteers who are continuing to prepare and deliver food boxes to children who are eligible for free school meals in South Ayrshire!

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8 months

Thanks to everyone in our Multi Agency Control Centre (MACC) for all their multi agency planning and joint working to keep everyone safe at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight ✈️🤝

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2 years

Scott Mulholland has been appointed as our Assistant Director - Education. Scott will work alongside the Director of Education to provide strategic management and drive forward service excellence across our schools and early years centres. Find out more ➡️

South Ayrshire Council appoints new Assistant Director - Education - South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council has appointed Scott Mulholland as Assistant Director - Education. 17 October 2022.

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4 years

Tonight we will be illuminating The Wallace Tower, Ayr in blue to mark World Parkinson’s Day, to show support to everyone who has been affected by Parkinson’s Disease.

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4 years

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic our priority is to keep the public and our employees safe. Therefore, following police advice, we will temporarily close beachfront car parks in Ayr, Troon and Prestwick from tomorrow. More details can be found here:

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8 years

The amazing @RAFTyphoonTeam outside our HQ during day 1 of #ScotAir2016

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3 years

We’ve got an exciting update about the new Ayr Grammar Primary School on Fort Street in Ayr. The building works are almost complete, and pupils will start the school term in their brand-new school after the Christmas holidays! #southayrshire #betterplacetolive

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6 years

A beautiful backdrop at Ayr seafront as @2_SCOTS make their way through the town

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9 years

Red Arrows wooing the crowds at #ScottishAirshow15 ... http://t.co/f5ogTpAXwL

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6 years

We've been trying to text all parents/carers to update about school closures tomorrow, but having some issues with our system. All schools and early years centres closed tomorrow - please help share message among your school community.

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The Wallace Tower in Ayr illuminated for Baby Loss Awareness Week 💗💙 #BLAW

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4 years

Our beautiful scenery will wait for you. Please #stayhome #staysafe #savelives

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5 years

Two of our talented young swimmers are heading off to join team GB in Sardinia! Find out more in this month's edition of SAC Live:

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5 years

The award for Outstanding Team recognises a team who has made a significant contribution through their commitment, dedication and exceptional performance. Always a hard fought category, the 2018 award goes to CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE – SOUTH AYRSHIRE CHAMPIONS BOARD. #TOPA2018

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Over 70,000 people turned up for #ScottishAirshow15 . Amazing! http://t.co/YtY9PrzUJ9

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4 years

Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our dedicated volunteers have distributed over 19,000 food boxes to families with children eligible for free school meals across South Ayrshire #volunteeringweek

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4 years

What a fabulous night at the official opening ceremony of the new Queen Margaret Academy. Thanks to Depute First Minister John Swinney for attending, and to the pupils and staff for their great performances 🎓📚🎼

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3 years

We’re giving you a peek inside Ayr’s new athletics facility! Work on the £8.2m sports hub starts today. With an eight lane, 400m running track; 60m indoor running track; field events area AND a 3G all-weather pitch, the hub could help grow future Olympians!

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4 years

Good news! From Monday 13th April, we will operate an uplift of brown wheeled bins on your scheduled collection day. For more information, please visit our website:

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6 years

Troon beach looking great today - huge thanks to the community volunteers who organised a clean-up last night and our staff who have worked hard all weekend to keep beaches clean and today #AyrshireSaferShores

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4 years

Rumour has it that ‘Bigfoot’ has been spotted at some of our beaches! Have you seen a Bigfoot yet? Help us to look after our beautiful beaches - leave nothing but your footprints behind. Please follow Scottish Government guidance and keep your distance when you’re out and about.

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4 years

You can take your unwanted (real) Christmas tree to Blackburn car park, Ayr beach from Monday 6 January where the trees will be used to help restore sand dunes.

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4 years

We are aware of today’s Scottish Government announcement regarding schools. We are considering the implications and will update parents within the next few days.

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4 years

We are delighted to be welcoming The 152nd Open to Royal Troon in July 2023! This will mark the 100th anniversary of when The Open was first played at Royal Troon in 1923!

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5 years

Eileen Howat, Chief Executive, announces the winner of the Chief Executive’s award which honours someone who is worthy of special recognition. Congratulations to this year’s winner – JAMIE TAIT #TOPA2018

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6 years

Wow - what a finish from the the Red Arrows! That wraps up the flying for 2018 but the Low Green attractions will be open for another couple of hours so please stick around and continue to enjoy your day! #ScotAir18 @ScotINTAir

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3 years

The Wallace Tower illuminated in yellow to remember those who have sadly lost their lives during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic #IlluminateScotland

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3 years

Great news! Our beaches at Girvan, Maidens, Prestwick and Troon have just received a prestigious Scotland’s Beach Award! Keep Scotland Beautiful has recognised the beaches for their high standard of amenities, maintenance, biodiversity and cleanliness.

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3 years

The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can. (2/2)

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6 years

It's already shaping up to be a beautiful day for a day at the seaside - bring the picnic, buckets & spades, & suncream. And remember, no booze allowed in our public places #ayrshiresafershores

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3 years

The demolition of Burns House in Ayr will begin shortly. It will be taken down floor by floor so surrounding properties, roads will not be affected. Reduced parking will still be available in front of the cinema.

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4 years

We want to say a huge thank you to our Waste Management team, who have worked tirelessly throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, adapting the way they operate to ensure essential household waste and recycling collections could continue without issue!

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3 years

Our Neighbourhood Services Hit Squad have been working hard removing moss, weeds, dog waste and litter from Victoria Street in Ayr. Here's a before and after photo of just some of the work that was carried out 😊

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2 years

We’ve just completed our latest affordable housing project. Tenants are ready to move in to a mix of two bed & one bed apartments on Prestwick Main Street. The properties were designed by LMA Architects, constructed by Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd & procured through hub South West.

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4 years

Our beautiful scenery will wait for you. Please don’t be tempted to travel to, or around South Ayrshire this weekend. Please follow government guidance to #stayhome #staysafe #savelives

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7 years

Kelpies already in place and looking magnificent! #scotair17 Come along to the Airshow this Saturday and Sunday to see them.

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4 years

Belleisle House back in Council ownership

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3 years

Lets take pride in our outdoor spaces and keep them litter-free, whether out on a countryside walk, visiting a beach or having a picnic in a local park.

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To finish off the day, here’s the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows! ❤️✈️ Flying at just eight feet apart, at speeds in excess of 400 miles per hour, the team are putting on a magical display.

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4 years

Here are just some of our home care heroes who we want to say a huge THANK YOU to. We’re proud of the fantastic work they’re carrying out, and how they are supporting each other. Thank you for making sure we are there, delivering critical services to those who need us most.

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Congratulations to teacher Amanda Pickard who won the coveted ‘Digital Innovator of the Year’ award at the recent Scottish Education Awards. Amanda uses digital technology to make learning more engaging and inclusive across South Ayrshire.

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6 years

Dolphin House has been removed from the #SACBudget proposals following our consultation and improved financial position. The Depute Leader explains

Budget consultation - decision on Dolphin House

Depute Leader, Cllr Brian McGinley, outlines the reasons for rejecting proposals to close the outdoor education centre, Dolphin House, following the recent B...

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4 years

Local resident, Ron Wilson, aged 96, was stationed in Burma in 1943 with the Royal Marines, spending 2 years fighting within enemy territory. After the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Ron stayed in the Far East until August 1946 before returning home. #VJDay75 #NeverForgotten

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6 years

All South Ayrshire schools open, Friday 2 March

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7 years

Craig MacKay, Scottish National Party (SNP), elected to represent Ward 1 - Troon #council17

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7 years

The new Ayr Academy has been officially opened - great turnout! @johnswinney @engagefored

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4 years

We want to say thank you to the Co-op in the Sandgate, Ayr, for their generous donation to South Lodge Care Home!

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5 years

More tourists choose South Ayrshire! Last year a whopping 1,490,000 people visited the area – up 3.5% on the previous year.

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4 years

South Ayrshire Council is delighted to support the Prestwick Spaceport project through the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Congratulations to the @SpaceX & @NASA teams for their incredible achievement at the weekend! #Prestwick #PrestwickSpaceport #UKSpace ”

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7 years

Peter Convery, Scottish Conservative and Unionist, elected to represent Ward 1 - Troon #council17

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4 years

Our food box deliveries aren't just providing children who are entitled to free school meals with yummy food, they're great for the imagination! Thanks to mum Allannah Corson for these, her children are now 'driving' a school bus and a taxi! What can you do to recycle your box?

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Girvan has been awarded £170,000 by @HistEnvScot and the @HeritageFundUK . The funding will be used to develop "Girvan's Story," a council-run project to boost the town's historic environment. For more info, visit

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