Posts Tagged ‘Ayr’
Stunning 16th century country house with indoor pool on market for less than £1m
A stunning 16th century country house is on the market for less than £1million – and comes with an indoor swimming pool. Dating from 1746, House of Craigie, is an impressive B-listed house in South Ayrshire, with views over to the islands of Arran, Ailsa Craig, Jura and as far as Ireland on a clear…
Read MoreOur tour of Scotland’s rivers comes to a close
Our Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers come to a close tonight. In this last episode of the series Paul Murton follows the River Ayr as it flows from Loch Glenbuck towards the sea and the Clyde coast. The old mining village of Glenbuck was demolished long ago, but its memory is kept alive by former…
Read MoreAmusing tales from pensioners on the buses
When one hits a more mature number of years, one of the benefits that arises is the free bus pass. Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly are a pair of friends who first met in Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and ever since then, they have been using the (to give it its official title)…
Read MoreScotland’s home of the year search goes west
The search for Scotland’s Home of the Year 2021 continues tonight. A renovated coach house in Uddingston, a 70s inspired home in Mauchline and a Victorian conversion in Ayr vie to become Scotland’s Home of the Year, representing regional finalists from The West in this fourth episode of the series. Judges, interior designer Anna-Campbell Jones, lifestyle…
Read MoreKaren Dunbar starring in Oscar Wilde classic
Scottish comedy star Karen Dunbar is playing Lady Brecknell in Perth Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Karen, from Ayr, is best known for roles in Scottish TV classics including Chewin’ the Fat, River City and Rab C Nesbitt, and had a successful run in Calendar Girls last year. Getting into character as…
Read MoreQuality gallops ahead at Scottish racecourses
Musselburgh Racecourse has again been awarded five stars from VisitScotland for its raceday experience, the most prestigious accolade given by the tourist board, as part of the Racecourse Association’s (RCA) Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme. The East Lothian course was visited by a trained assessor from VisitScotland whose job is to objectively assesses the raceday experience.…
Read MoreThere’s £10,000 of free shopping in store this weekend
A supermarket is giving Scots shoppers the chance to win £10,000 of free shopping this Saturday. In celebration of the retailer’s 100th store opening on Burn’s Day in Cowdenbeath, the first 100 customers through the tills at all stores across Scotland will be in with a chance of winning £100 of Lidl vouchers. Customers will…
Read MoreBlacks Outdoors teams up with British Heart Foundation
Glasgow retailer Blacks Outdoors have teamed up with the UK’s biggest heart research charity to offer discounts to store customers who donate unwanted clothing and footwear to The British Heart Foundation. Customers who shop in store with Blacks are eligible to receive a 15% discount off their in-store purchases, by donating their quality unwanted clothing…
Read MoreJust what makes Scots comic Karen Dunbar laugh?
Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland’s most accomplished comics and actresses. Originally from Ayr, Karen came to prominence on BBC Comedy show Chewin’ the Fat, before getting her own programme, The Karen Dunbar Show. Since then, she’s become an accomplished actress on stage, and is currently appearing in the UK tour of Calendar Girls. I…
Read MoreThe history of a Scottish squadron is published
A new book about The History of the Ayrshire Yeomanry Squadron has been released. Written by William Purdie, the book covers 60 years of history and all the various changes which have taken place since the Ayrshire Yeomanry Regiment was disbanded and became a Squadron. It was launched by Major Peter Kennedy at Yeomanry House…
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