Fun for all in Galston as new town hall officially opens
Galston town centre was a hive of activity on Friday as locals turned out for the official opening of the newly restored Town Hall and to participate in a family fun event in the new open-air square.
Scotland’s charity Employee of the Year!
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid popped into The Killie Community Hub to congratulate Scott Montgomery, Hub Operations Lead on being named Employee of the Year at the recent Scottish Charity Awards.
East Ayrshire is fourth in Scotland for positive destinations for young people
East Ayrshire has been named fourth in Scotland for positive destinations for young people following the release of national statistics by the Scottish Government for 2024/25.
Growing international visitor demand in Ayrshire with partnership working
Ayrshire and Arran’s tourism and events industry is joining forces for the first time on a pilot project to bring more international visitors to the region.
St Sophia’s Primary - the UK's first EnerPHit certified school is officially opened
St Sophia’s Primary School in Galston - the first EnerPHit certified school in the UK - has been officially opened by Màiri McAllan MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, alongside St Sophia’s stalwart Margaret McVie.
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Burns First Edition Festival celebrated in Kilmarnock
The sixth Burns First Edition Festival was a great success again this year, drawing visitors and local people alike to celebrate the special relationship Burns had with Kilmarnock.
John and Margaret Bannerman celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary
Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Kilmaurs couple John and Margaret Bannerman recently to congratulate them on 70 years of marriage.
Thomas and Jean Keddie celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Councillor William Lennox visited Muirkirk couple Thomas and Jean Keddie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.