Ayr

REVEALED: Number of passengers using Ayrshire train stations

New figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have highlighted the number of entries and exits from each station in that time.
Ayr was the most used station during this period, with over 800,000 entries and exits from the station. 
The least-used…

UK weather: Fresh weather warning for snow and ice in place …

A new amber warning for frequent snow showers is in place for the North West of England, as temperatures across the UK plummeted below freezing.
The alert, which runs until midnight, means travel delays and power cuts are likely and rural communities c…

Dumfries House: Person taken to hospital following crash

The entrance to the estate was closed off for a period of time, after a crash believed to be involving a car and a lorry along the A70 between Cumnock and Ochiltree[1].
Emergency services attended the scene, but the road remained open throughout.

Ambu…

South Ayrshire Council planning festive activities

With essential safety works continuing at the Station Hotel building, resulting in the temporary closure of Ayr Train Station and Station Bridge Road, South Ayrshire Council has said that they are creating a programme that will support eligible busines…

Red weather warning Scotland: ‘Danger to life’ from rainfall

While the Met Office[1] has put out amber alerts for wind and rain covering Perth, Fife, Dundee, Aberdeen, and a large stretch of Scotland[2] north of Inverness. 

There is also a yellow weather warning for rain in place from 6am today for a huge area …

Ayr Station Hotel: South section walls ‘at risk of falling’

South Ayrshire Council says its officials have come to the conclusion after inspecting drone footage taken at the site following the devastating September 25 blaze.
An initial assessment of the footage, according to the council, has confirmed what many…

Port giant hints at major offshore wind base for Cromarty Firth

The UK’s largest port operator has identified part of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) as having potential for a new offshore wind farm manufacturing and assembly base.
Associated British Ports[1] (ABP), which runs more than 20 port…