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Beat the crowds and secure a prime view at the airshow - book your tickets now!
Do you want to experience the atmosphere of the airshow away from the crowds with a fantastic view of the aerial displays? We've got a range of options to help you make the most of your weekend at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight. 21 July 2026.
Depute Provost Attends Annual Ceremony to Mark Anniversary of Robert Burns
South Ayrshire Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick attended the Ayr Burns Club Annual Commemoration and Dedication Ceremony on Sunday 19 July
New funding will help South Ayrshire Council to tackle the issue of chewing gum on Prestwick streets
South Ayrshire Council has once again received funding from environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy, to support the removal of chewing gum on streets across the area. 17 July 2026
Diamond Wedding Celebrations for Stanley and Jeanette
Stanley and Jeanette Mault recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
Parking for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026 - bookings now live!
A range of parking options are now available for booking for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September! 15 July 2026
Council Awarded Vital Funding to Support Two Community-Led Projects in South Carrick
South Ayrshire Council has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) to support two community-led projects in South Carrick. 13 July 2026.
Iconic RAF flying displays confirmed for airshow - including the return of the Red Arrows!
South Ayrshire Council is delighted to announce the attendance of the Royal Air Force (RAF) at this year's International Ayr - Show Festival of Flight as they bring a variety of exciting flying displays! 9 July 2026.
St Patrick's Become First South Ayrshire Primary to Receive Scottish Languages Employability Award
St Patrick's Primary in Troon has recently been awarded the Silver Scottish Languages Employability Award (SLEA) making them the first primary school in South Ayrshire to achieve this recognition.
Provost Officially Opens Refurbished RAF Museum in Prestwick
Provost Iain Campbell and Lord Lieutenant Iona McDonald officially opened the newly refurbished RAF 'Jane Pollock' Museum in Prestwick on Thursday 2 July.
Provost and Depute Commemorate 110 Year Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
Provost Iain Campbell and Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick visited Ayr's Cenotaph in Wellington Square on Wednesday 1 July to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. 2 July 2026.
