News

196 items found, showing page 1 of 17

Cllr Elaine Cowan visits Hillbank ECC with Lesley Ann Henderson from the Scottish Government and Carol McGregor, Service Manager from the Council's Early Years Service

Chatting Together benefits children in Early Childhood Centres

Chatting Together is a national early language and communication initiative that is being embraced by Early Years practitioners across East Ayrshire.

Dalmellington Primary School and ECC Headteacher Laura Clapperton (second left) leads the celebrations with Cllr Jim Kyle and Derek Forsyth

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrate recent inspection report and earning GOLD Rights Respecting Award!

Dalmellington Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has been celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 28 April, by Education Scotland.

Lunchtime litter pickers

Loudoun Academy take action during Eco Week and Mental Health Awareness Week

Loudoun Academy was a hive of activity last week for Eco Week and Mental Health Awareness Week, with the young people taking direct action to tackle environmental issues around the school and focusing on their wellbeing.

Sir Michael is welcomed warmly to the Barony Campus

Sir Michael Morpurgo visits Barony Campus

Bestselling author Sir Michael Morpurgo attended the Barony Campus on Friday as part of the Boswell Book Festival, talking to P7 at Lochnorris Primary School and S1 at The Robert Burns Academy about his new book Black Beauty – A Retelling.

Picture3

Park School is top of the charts in Big Walk and Wheel challenge

Park School has come out top in the Big Walk and Wheel – the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge.

Our junior and senior winners and runners up Evie Naeve Gregor Ethan Mariella and Angus

East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year 2026

Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Stewarton Area Centre recently.

East Ayrshire Orchestra AMF

Month of March showcases Music Service

The Music Service has showcased the talent and dedication of children and young people across East Ayrshire during March - a month of incredible energy, achievement, and musical celebration.

galston 3

Regeneration project breathes new life into the heart of Galston town centre

One of Galston’s most prominent buildings has been brought back into public use, following a £3.45m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council.

East Ayrshire Youth Dance Company

Dance Fest 2026 – Ayrshire's biggest celebration of dance

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, was held recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

Auchinleck PS celebrate HMIE report - Harley, Kaden, Myia, Amelia, Aiden, Lottie, Nate, Reevah and Kali

Auchinleck Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrate recent inspection report!

Auchinleck Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has received the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 3 March, by Education Scotland.

East Ayrshire Council

New ASL classes agreed at meeting of Cabinet

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, an update was provided to elected members on the Review of Additional Support Needs (ASN) Provision within East Ayrshire.

Nick Page and Donna Stewart with Eddie Fraser, Linda McAulay-Griffiths and Margorie Harvie

Chief Executive of Qualifications Scotland visits SL33 in Kilmarnock

Nick Page, Chief Executive of Scotland's new national awarding body, Qualifications Scotland and Chief Examiner Donna Stewart visited SL33 in Kilmarnock recently to find out more about the service the team provide.