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Exclusive children’s planting event at Dobbies’ Ayr store in honour of National Children’s Gardening Week
Dobbies Garden Centres is celebrating National Children’s Gardening Week (24 May-1 June) by welcoming families along to its Children’s...
Ayrshire Daily News
2 days ago2 min read


Dobbies’ Ayr store celebrates National Pet Day with garden living tips for dogs
To celebrate National Pet Day today (Friday 11 April), Dobbies Garden Centres has unveiled its garden living tips for dogs, giving...
Ayrshire Daily News
5 days ago3 min read


Enough is Enough: Ayrshire Businessman Exposes Fly Tipping Crisis
A fed-up Ayrshire businessman is taking a stand against the relentless scourge of fly tipping that is blighting the region’s countryside...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 21 min read


Hop along to Dobbies’ Ayr store this Easter
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming families and four-legged friends to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 23 min read


Tesco to provide donation bags in stores this Easter helping families over school holidays
Tesco customers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 13 min read


Spring into gardening: Dobbies free April workshops in Ayr
Dobbies Garden Centres’ popular Grow How and Little Seedlings Club workshops return for spring, as the garden centre unveils its largest...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 272 min read

Alloway Primary School and Early Years Centre praised in latest school inspection report
Alloway Primary School and Early Years Centre recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland. In January 2025,...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 261 min read

Amey Confirms Doonholm Road Safety Improvements Will Be Completed Next Month
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential road safety junction improvements on the A77 in Ayr, at the Junctions of...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 214 min read


Dobbies Ayr marks first day of spring with the largest-ever spring gardening range
To mark the first day of spring (Thursday 20 March) and celebrate 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow, Dobbies Garden Centres...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 212 min read


Stagecoach announces a new partnership with the Scottish Grand National
Stagecoach West Scotland is pleased to announce a partnership with Ayr Racecourse, making the company the official transport provider of...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 202 min read


Ayr MSP praises SeAscape’s services supporting people facing homelessness and poverty
Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has praised the vital work of SeAscape, a local charity providing essential support for people facing...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 172 min read


Brand-new experience to celebrate Mother’s Day at Dobbies’ Ayr store
This March, Dobbies Garden Centres is offering a new hands-on Mother’s Day experience at its Ayr store, combining a luxury Afternoon Tea...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 172 min read


Brave 4 year old commended by SAS for calling 999 for mum
A BRAVE four-year-old has been awarded with a certificate of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service after immediately calling...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 172 min read


Towns Outside of Ayr Could be Set to Fund Free On-street Parking & Beach charges introduced During Summer Months
Councillors are set to discuss proposed changes to parking provision in South Ayrshire at a Cabinet meeting on 18 March. Proposals to be...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 123 min read


New Spudbuds Takeaway Sells Out Everyday Since Opening
Ayr's culinary scene has been invigorated by the recent opening of Spudbuds, a takeaway dedicated to the humble baked potato. Since its...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 122 min read


Dobbies’ Ayr store welcomes applications for community gardens initiative Schools, charities and local groups
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming applications for Dobbies Community Gardens, offering local schools, charities and community groups in...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 62 min read

Provost and Depute attend cAyrFest
South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell delivered a speech to open the first ever cAyrFest! Image - South Ayrshire Council cAyrFest - an...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 41 min read


Dobbies’ Ayr store launches spring with special shopping weekend
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting locals in Ayr to get excited for the busiest season in the gardener’s calendar with its Spring Launch...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 33 min read


Ayrshire’s Newest Eatery ‘Spudbuds’ Sells Out on Opening Day
Ayrshire’s food scene has a new star as Spudbuds, the latest venture from the team behind the hugely popular Tempura, opened its doors...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 21 min read


Ayr’s Ukrainian Community Group (UCG) meet First Minister
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown and First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP have met with local charity, Ukrainian Community Group (UCG)...
Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 281 min read
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