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Community Craigie
Ayr Racecourse has submitted plans to extend and alter its weighing room and jockeys’ facilities, with the proposals intended to meet current British Horseracing Authority requirements and recommendations.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United manager Gary Naysmith says his team will take an attacking approach as they seek their first win since the opening day of the season against Queen’s Park.
Sport Craigie
The live draw for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup will take place at Ayr Racecourse at 11am on Thursday, September 17, with Racing TV presenter Gordon Brown joined by Scott Sinclair and Kris Boyd.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United will host Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Somerset Park on Saturday, September 12, as both clubs search for a first league win since their respective recent milestones. Ticket prices have been confirmed, while Ayr’s October meeting with Partick Thistle has been moved for BBC Scotland coverage.
Traffic & Construction Craigie
Ayr Racecourse will host a Winter Fair on Saturday 14 November 2026, with more than 100 stalls, live entertainment, Santa, family activities and fundraising opportunities.
Traffic & Construction Craigie
Bellevue Crescent in Ayr is expected to close between Racecourse Road and Park Circus for three weeks of resurfacing, with daytime restrictions and a signed diversion via the A719.
Education Craigie
Ayrshire College has installed Talking Benches at its Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning campuses, with QR codes linking users to mental-health services, support organisations and crisis helplines.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United remain without a win since the opening day after Seb Drozd’s first-half goal settled a closely contested match at the WrightKerr Stadium, but manager Gary Naysmith believes his team deserved at least a point.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United have added midfielder Olly Whyte and striker Josh Landers to Gary Naysmith’s squad on loan, with both players available for the trip to Partick Thistle.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United will travel to the WrightKerr Stadium this weekend seeking their first victory since the opening day of the season after a disappointing home draw with Morton.
Education Craigie
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Derek Ireland, known as Oilly, a lifelong Ayr United supporter from Lochside who died aged 60. A fundraiser organised by his friend Raymond Hall raised £1,900 to help his family with funeral costs.
Sport Craigie
Gary Naysmith called Ayr United’s start to the Scottish Championship season “average” after his side drew 1-1 with Greenock Morton at Somerset Park, admitting the team must improve before its next match against Partick Thistle.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United will try to recover from successive defeats when Greenock Morton visit Somerset Park on Saturday, August 29.
Sport Craigie
Ayr United have unveiled a Refer-A-Friend programme aimed at increasing support at Somerset Park, with season-ticket holders offered 20 per cent off next year’s ticket when they introduce a friend who buys a season ticket of equal value.
Community Craigie
The Ayr and District Flower Show brought flowers, baking, beekeeping, crafts, children’s classes, trade stands and entertainment to Ayr Racecourse over two days.
Sport Craigie
Ayr Racecourse has paid tribute to Glasses Up, the 11-year-old gelding who won 12 times at the venue to establish a post-war record and became a favourite with racegoers.
Sport Craigie
Spycatcher has been given top weight for the 2026 Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup, the headline event of Ayr Racecourse’s three-day meeting from September 17 to 19.
Sport Craigie
Binhareer has been made the early 10/1 favourite for next month’s Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup after the entry stage, but several horses remain close behind in what is expected to be a highly competitive race.
Community Craigie
The Ayr & District Flower Show will return to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026, offering competitions, demonstrations, stalls and entertainment from 10am to 5pm each day.
