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Troon chess club celebrates 50 years with special evening promoting the game

Troon Chess Club has marked its 50th anniversary with a special evening celebrating the game of chess and encouraging more people across Ayrshire to get involved. Members and visitors came together for a simultaneous exhibition featuring Jonathan Rowson, one of Scotland’s most respected chess players and writers. Rowson, a three-time British Chess Champion, took on a number of players during the event, offering a rare opportunity for local chess enthusiasts to test their skills against one of...

Jul 1, 2026

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2Am will feel like 2pm as Ayrshire gets ready for Scotland’s World Cup opener

Football fans across Ayrshire are preparing for one of the most unusual nights in recent Scottish sporting history as Scotland’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup kicks off against Haiti at 2am on Sunday, June 14. Image - Scotland National Team Facebook Page And while most of the country would normally be fast asleep at that hour, pubs and sports bars across Ayrshire are expected to be packed with supporters determined to turn the middle of the night into a full-blown matchday...

May 31, 2026

Prestwick cricket club junior designs Scotland’s new t20 World Cup shirt

A talented young cricketer from Prestwick has seen her design become Scotland’s brand-new international cricket shirt ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Thirteen-year-old Millie Chaudhary, a junior member of Prestwick Cricket Club, was revealed as the winner of Cricket Scotland’s nationwide “Design the Shirt” competition after beating hundreds of entries from across the country. Her winning design was officially unveiled on Prestwick Beach as Scotland internationals Abtaha...

May 7, 2026

South Ayrshire primary district squad crowned national champions

The squad emerged victorious from a highly competitive tournament involving authority teams from East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Glasgow and Dundee. South Ayrshire faced Glasgow in the final, securing the title and confirming their status as the top primary school authority football team in Scotland. Image - South Ayrshire Council This latest success marks South Ayrshire's second consecutive Association Sevens Championship win. The team is run by the Ayr & District Primary...

Jan 18, 2026

Kilmarnock FC appoint neil mccann and new management team

Neil McCann and Billy Dodds are appointed to manage the men’s first team. They succeed the short period when Stuart Kettlewell managed the struggling SPFL team. Image - Deearchive Both have been appointed on a contract which should see them at Rugby Park until the end of season 2027/28. They are former players and managers in their own right. Neil McCann is one of the most respected TV pundits showing real understanding of tactics. Billy Dodds regularly contributes to BBC Radio Scotland...

Jan 6, 2026

Football-focused support cuts Ayrshire youth offending

A football-driven intervention programme has improved school attendance and reduced crime involvement across Ayrshire. The Killie Community’s Pitchin’ In initiative has delivered significant improvements in young people’s engagement with education and reductions in negative behaviours, with results that highlight the scale of the challenge and the power of early intervention. Across the most recent programme, participating students recorded a 16 per cent improvement in school attendance,...

Dec 20, 2025

Ayr boxer strikes gold as scottish team triumphs in poland

Ayr Boxing Club’s rising star Luke Armit has returned home a champion after securing a gold medal at an international boxing tournament in Poland. Luke was part of a five-strong team representing Boxing Alliance Scotland, which also included Reo Martin, George Hamilton, Antoni Kryger, and Reily Hannah. Over five days of intensive training and competition, the young Scottish fighters impressed against strong Polish opposition — each bringing home gold. The squad was supported by coaches John...

Nov 11, 2025

Ayr rfc receives £5,000 boost from the mickel fund for youth and community rugby

Ayr Rugby Football Club has been awarded a £5,000 donation from The Mickel Fund, providing a welcome boost to its ongoing youth and community rugby initiatives. The Scottish charitable trust, which supports a wide range of community organisations and causes across the country, has recognised the club’s continued commitment to developing grassroots sport and providing opportunities for young people in Ayrshire. The donation will go towards enhancing training facilities and equipment at the...

Oct 31, 2025

New sponsorship helps local volleyball reach higher

The South Ayrshire Volleyball Club has secured a £500 sponsorship from a new backer to support its growing programme of junior and senior volleyball in the region. The donation from Girvan based wood pellet and briquette producer, Land Energy, will fund new club-branded sportswear, provide additional resources for volunteer coaches, and strengthen community engagement by encouraging more local people to take part in the sport. The club runs two competitive senior men’s teams, with the 1st...

Oct 23, 2025

First in Scotland cruyff court officially opens at heathfield primary school

First in Scotland Cruyff Court Officially Opens at Heathfield Primary School A special event was held at Heathfield Primary School in Ayr to celebrate the official opening of the new Ally MacLeod Cruyff Court — the first of its kind in Scotland. The fully accessible sports and activity court features an all-weather five-a-side pitch and sunken trampolines, designed to meet the needs of all children, including those with additional support and mobility requirements. The project was delivered...

Oct 20, 2025