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Ayr Rugby Club fireworks festival set to return to Dam Park in 2026
Ayr Rugby Club has confirmed that its annual Fireworks Festival will return to Dam Park Stadium on Friday, 6 November 2026.
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Whitletts Victoria march into next round after 3-0 Scottish Cup win — but new signing taken to hospital
Whitletts Victoria returned to winning ways with a 3-0 Scottish Communities Cup victory over Colony Park at New Voluntary Park. Ben Bradshaw, Kyle Good and Michael Moffat scored, while new signing Cammy Ross was taken to hospital after suffering an injury. Whitletts will visit South Ayrshire rivals Maybole next.
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Ayr BJJ team battles through 24-hour rollathon to raise nearly £4,000 for charity
Musashi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu members completed a day-and-night challenge at Tam’s Brig Dojo, sharing the proceeds between Ayrshire Hospice and Endometriosis UK.
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Digby Brown’s Ayr team conquers Ben Nevis and doubles charity donation to £2,310
Four members of Digby Brown’s Ayr office completed a 17km Ben Nevis round trip and raised £2,310 for Megan’s Space, after the firm matched their £1,155 fundraising total.
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Ayr United boss Gary Naysmith demands attack-minded approach for televised Queen’s Park clash
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.
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Ayr Gold Cup week puts betting shops in spotlight as manager warns of tax threat
A William Hill manager from Prestwick has highlighted the Ayr Gold Cup’s economic and social importance while warning that proposed betting tax changes could threaten jobs and high-street community spaces.
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Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026: dates, race times, tickets, parking and entertainment
The three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival runs from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19 at Ayr Racecourse, with racing, live entertainment, Ladies Day and the £180,000 Ayr Gold Cup.
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Ayr Gold Cup draw to be broadcast live from Ayr Racecourse
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.
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Whitletts Victoria crash out of League Cup after Cumbernauld defeat
Whitletts Victoria have been knocked out of the League Cup after a 3-1 second-round defeat away to Cumbernauld United, with manager Kevin Kelly saying his South Ayrshire side deserved more despite missing 12 players.
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Ayr United face Inverness test as Somerset Park tickets go on sale
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.
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Ayr and Providence friendship plan backed unanimously after World Cup links
South Ayrshire councillors have unanimously supported an application to create a formal friendship agreement between Ayr and Providence, Rhode Island, following connections formed by Scotland supporters during the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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Halloweenies returns to Heads of Ayr Farm Park for 2026 spooky season
Heads of Ayr Farm Park will bring back its Halloween-themed children’s event for the 2026 spooky season, with activities, performances and a costume prize included in standard admission.
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Whitletts Victoria advance in South Region Challenge Cup after Bonnyrigg Rose penalty success
Whitletts Victoria have moved into the next round of the South Region Challenge Cup, prompting praise from manager Kevin Kelly for the team’s performance against Bonnyrigg Rose.
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Ayr United boss Gary Naysmith sees positives despite narrow Partick Thistle defeat
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.
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Ayr United sign two loan players as Gary Naysmith strengthens squad on deadline day
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.
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Ayr United chase first win since opening day in Partick Thistle test
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.
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Ayr United boss delivers blunt verdict after Morton draw at Somerset Park
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.
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Galbraith extends Ayr Rugby sponsorship after club’s historic unbeaten season
Property consultancy Galbraith has renewed its sponsorship of Ayr Rugby Football Club, with its branding set to appear on the senior men’s and women’s jerseys during the 2026/27 season.
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Ayr United aim to stop losing run as Morton visit Somerset Park
Ayr United will try to recover from successive defeats when Greenock Morton visit Somerset Park on Saturday, August 29.
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Ayr United launch Somerset Park fan scheme with 20% season-ticket reward
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.
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Ayr Rugby lands major boost as Galbraith extends sponsorship after historic season
Galbraith will continue sponsoring Ayr RFC during the 2026/27 season, with its branding appearing on the senior men’s and women’s shirts and on the club’s 1XV pitch post protectors.
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Waverley’s final Ayr sailing of the season will take passengers to Arran and beyond
Historic paddle steamer Waverley will make its final sailing of the Clyde Summer programme from Ayr Harbour on Sunday, August 30, travelling to Brodick and offering passengers the option of continuing towards Pladda and Holy Isle.
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Waverley returns to Ayr Harbour for final 2026 sailing after passenger surge
Historic paddle steamer Waverley will make one final departure from Ayr Harbour on Sunday, 30 August, after more than 3,300 passengers boarded at Ayr this season—50 per cent more than last year.
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Ayr Advertiser revisits the faces and memories of summer 2006
Ayr Advertiser photographs from late August 2006 revisit youth clubs, cadets, sport, school athletics and music across South Ayrshire and nearby communities.
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Ayr Racecourse mourns record-breaking champion Glasses Up after 12 local wins
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.
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Ayr Gold Cup 2026: Spycatcher heads weights for £180,000 race at Ayr Racecourse
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.
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Ayr Racecourse betting twist: Binhareer leads wide-open Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup market
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.