South Ayrshire

A nearly century-old time capsule has been discovered by contractors during the demolition of the former Carrick Academy building in Ayrshire. The capsule dates back to 1925, the year the school was constructed, and was transferred to the Ayrshire Archives centre in Ayr for opening and inspection by

South Ayrshire Council has taken another step towards the redevelopment of the former Hourstons and Arran Mall in Ayr. Phase one of the project will see detailed designs drawn up to show how the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) and NHS Ayrshire & Arran can be accommodat

Volunteers from South Ayrshire Paths Initiative (SAPI) recently teamed up with engineer specialist Sweco to audit active travel routes in South Ayrshire.

A major update on the fate of Ayr’s fire-scarred Station Hotel building has revealed that much more demolition work is required than previously thought. The remainder of the tower and half of the northern section of the building are set to be taken down as part of ongoing safety works.

Councillors have given Craig Tara Holiday Park the go-ahead to replace its golf course with almost 140 new caravan pitches.

Persimmon apprentices showcased their bricklaying skills to Jenny Gilruth MSP, as the education secretary marked the homebuilder’s milestone donation of materials to construction colleges across Scotland. The cabinet secretary joined apprentices and members of staff at Ayrshire College’s

The Prestwick office of multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting has designed the new North Stand at Somerset Park for Ayr United Football Club.

The latest community-led education facility in Scotland designed by design practice BDP has opened.

The Ayr Town Centre Framework, which aims to transform the heart of the town over the next ten years, has been backed by South Ayrshire councillors. The ambitious plans, which include a new Ayr Station & Transport Interchange along with the development of the Kyle Quarter, will look to increase

Fleming Buildings is celebrating after two of its recently completed projects were shortlisted for RICS Awards, Scotland 2024. The Thomas Graham Community Library was named in the Community Benefit category while Bridge Street Depot is a finalist within the Public Sector category.

Plans have been submitted to transform the former Ayr Grammar School into a new hospitality, retail and residential development.

More than 100 miles of new Active Travel routes, known as the Ayrshire Link, are being developed across South and East Ayrshire for the first time. 

South Ayrshire Council has decided to demolish the remaining tower block at Riverside Place in Ayr and build new housing on the site. Following the demolition of two of the three tower blocks that formerly stood on Riverside Place, work is underway to build 75 new, one and two-bedroom homes on the s

South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory (Planning) Panel has voted in favour of approving an enhanced masterplan and revised major retail development at the Corton site based in south east Ayr.

South Ayrshire Council and leisure development specialist Alliance Leisure are looking at a range of options to revamp the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr.