Ayrshire & Arran

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Ayrshire & Arran attractions see growth in visitors

20/05/2008
Visitor attractions in Ayrshire and Arran enjoyed over a 7% growth in visitor numbers in 2007 compared with 2006, according to VisitScotland’s Scottish Visitor Attraction Monitor.   More...

International Buyers Visit Some of the Best of Ayrshire

20/05/2008
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit has hosted its biannual workshop, Scotland Means Business. The purpose of this initiative was to increase awareness and enhance the status of Scotland as a world-class destination for meetings, incentive travel and corporate hospitality.    More...

Prestwick passengers & freight on the up

20/05/2008
Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s performance in March signalled a strong end to the 2007/08 financial year.    More...

Success for Appetite for Ayrshire

20/05/2008
VisitScotland introduced Appetite for Ayrshire for the first time in April with 22 local businesses participating and it has proved a success for those businesses who took part.   More...

The VisitScotland Perfect Adventure Challenge hits Arran

20/05/2008
From Wednesday 18 June until Friday 20 June Arran will host some top class journalists in the VisitScotland Media Adventure Challenge. With mountains, moors, standing stones, beautiful beaches and historic castles, Arran is the perfect host for this increasingly popular event.    More...

Network and Learn with like-minded businesses

20/05/2008
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit would like to invite you to its Southern Region networking event, specifically aimed at businesses involved in the meetings and incentive sector across Southern Scotland    More...

Press trip could reach over 12 million people

17/03/2008
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran have been working with consumer PR to bring 11 journalists to Ayrshire for a golfing press trip. Publications include The Sun, The Mirror, The Daily Record, Lady Golfer and Golf International.    More...

Scottish Gem set to host European Tour Qualifying Event

17/03/2008
From 2008 the European Tour Qualifying School will be heading north of the border for the first time in its history to Dundonald Links on the stunning Ayrshire coastline.    More...

4th route takes off as Prestwick named best airport

17/03/2008
Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s relationship with Wizz Air continues to go from strength to strength. As Wizz launched their latest new route from the airport, the inaugural flight to Poznan coincided with the news that Glasgow Prestwick was named the airline’s Best Overall Airport for the month of December.
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Entertain yourself and your visitors

17/03/2008
Stay ahead of what’s happening in Ayrshire & Arran and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds.   More...

Tourism Gets an Uplift

17/03/2008
World Famous Bras were on the agenda at this year’s 2008 Talking Tourism Industry conference with one of the UK's leading female entrepreneurs Scotland’s Michelle Mone.    More...

Ayrshire & Arran Cafés are the Icing on the Cake for Visitors

17/03/2008
11 Ayrshire & Arran cafés are joining forces with tourism businesses around the area to help give visitors a sweeter taste to Ayrshire & Arran. The new Café Days website www.visitscotland.com/cafedays shows visitors where they can get a great cuppa and cake and make a day of it.   More...

Europe gets a taste of Ayrshire & Arran

17/03/2008
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran worked with VisitScotland Glasgow to take a joint stand at Tur in Gothenburg. Tur is the largest Scandinavian tourism fare and attracted over 42 thousand visitors.    More...

Promotional campaign targetting Ireland

19/02/2008
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran will be promoting a romantic Scottish short break through Pigsback.com. The site offers great offers and rewards from favourite brands from a range of products including health & beauty, travel, music or shopping.   More...

VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran go overboard

19/02/2008
Find out how VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran got on promoting sailing on the West Coast at the London Boat Show.   More...

Do you have an “Appetite for Ayrshire” ?

19/02/2008
We have designed a promotion, Appetite for Ayrshire, focussing the wealth of high quality local produce and rich and diverse dining scene.    More...

Golf Tourism Ayrshire – The Future

19/02/2008
Steering group Golf Tourism Ayrshire has been looking at the priorities for Ayrshire Golf Tourism development.    More...

New Year, New Courses, New Boats

19/02/2008
It’s all change for the British Canoe Union Courses at Castle Semple in 2008 with Canoe and kayak coaches based at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park’s Castle Semple Activity Centre in Lochwinnoch gaining coaching awards.   More...

Burns nominations wanted

19/02/2008
Scots are being urged to reflect on the humanitarian values of Robert Burns by placing their nomination for The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.    More...

Bright White Snowdrop Delight

19/02/2008
Four Gardens in Ayrshire are opening their gates to green fingered visitors over the next two months to celebrate the second ever Scottish Snowdrop Festival.    More...

What's On around the country

19/02/2008
In response to industry feedback a series of What's On listings have been produced by VisitScotland's network staff.   More...

Tourism gets an Uplift!

21/01/2008
The Talking Tourism conference on the 26 February is aimed at everyone with an interest in tourism in Ayrshire & Arran and will highlight the progress of the Tourism Partnership - get yourself signed up now.   More...

Love is Like a Red Red Rose

21/01/2008
Anniversary couples like Madonna and Guy Ritchie – who recently celebrated their copper wedding anniversary – are being encouraged to celebrate their special day in style with a themed visit to Scotland including rekindling their passion in our very own wildly romantic Robert Burns Country.    More...

First zero carbon homes to be built in Ayrshire

21/01/2008
Plans to build the first Scottish sustainable homes in zero carbon standard under pioneering new innovations provided by leading Scottish sustainable homes company have been unveiled.    More...

Homecoming 2009 in East Ayrshire

21/01/2008
At a meeting of East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet a decision was taken to provide funding for two major exhibitions to mark Homecoming 2009.    More...

burns an’ a’ that! Festival

21/01/2008
The dates for the 2008 festival have been announced. The dates for your diary are Saturday 17th to Monday 26th May 2008.   More...

Historic castle restoration - support needed

21/01/2008
Baltersan Castle, one mile south of Maybole is set to receive a Building Repair Grant of £492,406 from Historic Scotland. This is subject to the owners securing £2 million of investment cash and negotiating the services of an established hospitality management company to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the castle.    More...

Web Refresh for Golf in Ayrshire & Arran

18/12/2007
As golf in Ayrshire & Arran plays such an important role in tourism for the area, VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran have invested in the information provided for potential and existing golfers to the area.    More...

Direct to Ayrshire & Arran Visitors

18/12/2007
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran marketing department are sending out two direct mails after the Christmas period. One highlights the excellent short breaks available on the Ayrshire & Arran website. The second is a ‘golf in winter’ mailer, promoting the wonderful links courses available in the area.    More...

Sam Torrance Gives His Favourite Hidden Gems

18/12/2007
Golf legend Sam Torrance has shared his top 5 ‘hidden gem’ golf courses in Scotland, and Ayrshire has two of the five entries.    More...

VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran Set Sail in London

18/12/2007
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran are attending the London Boat Show. The team will be taking a place on a massive Sail Scotland Stand to promote sailing in the region.
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Barony ‘Pitheid Patter’ project

18/12/2007
The Barony ‘A’ Frame Trust’s Pitheid Patter project won the most public votes for their project in the STV People’s Millions contest on Monday night. The project will now receive £80,000 of lottery funding.    More...

UKTV food award for Ayrshire Business

18/12/2007
Fencebay have won the Scottish regional final of UKTV food awards coming third in the United Kingdom Final. Bernard and Jill Thain have developed their Farm at Fencebay over the last 20 years to revive the fish smoking industry which brought fame to the village of Fairlie in the past.    More...

New Team at the Helm of Burns Festival

18/12/2007
The burns an’ a’ that! Festival have appointed a new Festival Director and management company. In a further boost to the Festival, the 2008 event has been extended to run for eight days from Saturday May 17 until Sunday May 25.    More...

What's happening in your area?

18/12/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in Ayrshire & Arran and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds!
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Arran Guides Fly off Shelves

19/11/2007
The Isle of Arran is proving popular with both visitors and the Swedish media as VisitScotland promotes the wonderful Isle of Arran throughout their marketing activity.    More...

Hitting Scottish Club Golfers

19/11/2007
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran’s golf marketing have been busy this month sponsoring the Scottish Club Golfer’s south west section within the magazine as well as running an advert in the Sunday Express travel supplement.    More...

Entertain yourself and your visitors !

19/11/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in Ayrshire & Arran and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There’s a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds!    More...

Irvine Restaurant and Hotel Wins Top Vow Award

19/11/2007
Announced at a glittering ceremony at the Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on the 6 November an Irvine-based restaurant and hotel has won The Best Wedding Venue in Scotland Award for 2007.    More...

New Flights open up Ayrshire

19/11/2007
Ryanair has added more routes to its service at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.    More...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

19/11/2007
Mancini's is celebrating awards 'scooping' 3 awards at the National Ice Cream Competitions.    More...

Ayrshire Hotel Celebrates Thistle Success

19/11/2007
The Western House Hotel has been officially named as one of Scotland’s top tourism businesses during a glittering awards ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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What's On in Ayrshire and Arran?

23/10/2007
Stay ahead of what's happening in Ayrshire & Arran and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience. There's a cultural feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds.   More...

Last chance to get in the Visitor Guides and Bedroom Pack!

23/10/2007
Deadline for getting into the Visitor Guides and Bedroom Pack is the end of October, read on to see how you can ensure you don't miss this fantastic opportunity.   More...

Online Training Opportunities

23/10/2007
Tourist Board Training (TBT), owned by VisitScotland, develops and co-ordinates innovative, flexible and sustainable training opportunities that offer the tourism industry the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge of specialist niche markets that are attracted to Scotland.    More...

The Russians are Coming

23/10/2007
One of Ayrshire's leading hotels joined tourism businesses from across Scotland as they headed for Russia's second biggest city to showcase Scotland in St Petersburg for the first time.

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Glenapp Castle gains Five AA Red Stars

23/10/2007
Glenapp Castle is celebrating after being awarded five AA red stars an excellent achievement for the prestigious Castle continuing their excellent success since opening in 2000.
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Elvis returns to Prestwick -- The King is back in the building

23/10/2007
The King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley, returned to Prestwick Airport at the end of September - almost half a century after the first and only time he set foot in the UK.

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Ayrshire & Arran hits the UK, Sweden and beyond

23/10/2007
Marketing of Ayrshire & Arran continues to be a major priority for VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran and the local marketing team have been busy recently working on the following projects…

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Public Procurement Awareness Sessions

23/10/2007
The Euro Info Centre, in partnership with Business Gateway and the Scottish Government, is holding a series of events to raise awareness of the opportunities arising from public procurement, not only in Scotland but also the UK and Europe.
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Two Top Ayrshire Hotels Toast Success in Scottish tourism Awards Shortlist

17/09/2007
The Western House Hotel and the Westin Turnberry are among 35 top tourism businesses which have made it through to the finals of this year’s prestigious VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards.

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Tour of Britain Cycle Race Comes to Muirkirk

17/09/2007
The Tour of Britain has come to East Ayrshire. Residents of Muirkirk had the chance to cheer the teams on as they passed through the village on 15 September in the final stage of the race.    More...

Have your cake and write about it!

17/09/2007
VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran is urging locals and visitors across the area to log on to a website to vote for their most memorable café experience.

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Entertain yourself and your visitors in Ayrshire and Arran!

17/09/2007
Stay ahead of what’s happening in Ayrshire & Arran and you can pass on information to your visitors about events they can experience.    More...

Working with VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran

17/09/2007
Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your business highlighted through our excellent local Guides...   More...

SE Ayrshire's Annual Public Meeting

17/09/2007
Times and dates have been announced for Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire's Annual Public Meeting    More...

Looking Forward to the Burns Festival 2008

17/09/2007
Planning is already under way for the 2008 burns an’ a’ that! Festival, that promises to be an exciting, dynamic and vibrant celebration of Robert Burns and Scottish traditional and contemporary culture.    More...

Meet your new Challenge Fund Advisor...

17/09/2007
We have a new addition to the Challenge Fund team - Nicola Wallace - who will be based in the Selkirk office. Nicola is part of the Challenge Fund team and will cover the Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire & Arran, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Don't miss out on opportunities

27/08/2007
Tourism businesses in Ayrshire & Arran have access to a wide range of opportunities to promote their business - sign up to the Visitor Guides and Ayrshire & the Isle of Cumbrae Bedroom Pack now...   More...

VisitArran Awarded over £13,000 from Challenge Fund

27/08/2007
Arran is set for a tourism boost in autumn 2007 and spring 2008 with financial support given through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.    More...

Ayr racecourse scores tourism funding ‘hat trick’

27/08/2007
Ayr Racecourse hopes to see an increase of tourists following the award of £28,000 from VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund.   More...

Diamond Day for Final Race

27/08/2007
The Scottish Sailing Institute welcomed the Flying Fifteen Class Association back to the championship sailing venue at Largs at the end of last month.   More...

Three new routes for Glasgow Prestwick Airport

27/08/2007
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, has announced three new routes from its Glasgow Prestwick base to Belfast, Budapest and Kaunas.   More...

It's Fresh in Ayrshire

27/08/2007
A new food and walking outdoor festival has been announced for East Ayrshire.   More...

Sign up for Workshops

27/08/2007
Tourist Board Training is organising a series of niche market workshops, which are also linked to VisitScotland Quality Assurance Welcome Schemes.    More...

Ayrshire & Arran golf promoted at Hamburg

23/07/2007
The Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship of Europe is held from 23–29 July in North Germany. During the tournament there is an exhibition which runs from the 25–29 July and VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran staff will be attending to promote the area's golf product.   More...

Ayrshire & Arran Golf Guide

23/07/2007
The 2007/08 Ayrshire & Arran Golf Guide will be launched early August. This year’s guide has extensive information on golfing in the area, from championship coursec to hidden gems.

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HRH Prince Charles visits Cumnock

23/07/2007
His Royal Highness, Prince Charles recently visited the area including Dumfries House before heading to the Baird Institute in Cumnock.   More...

VisitScotland Challenge Fund success for VisitArran

23/07/2007
Arran is set for a tourism boost with financial support given to VisitArran Ltd through VisitScotland’s Challenge Fund. VisitArran aims to position the island as a year round short-break destination.   More...

Prestwick a great example for Italians

23/07/2007
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been selected as a great example of a successful regional airport by a group of Italians looking to develop one of their own.

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Bennane Shore Holiday Park awarded five stars

23/07/2007
Bennane Shore Holiday Park has been awarded five-star status by VisitScotland.
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Wizz adds fourth route to Glasgow Prestwick

23/07/2007
Wizz Air has continued its strong growth and development of new air services to Glasgow Prestwick Airport by announcing a fourth route to the Polish city of Poznan.   More...

Sam Torrance tees off new ‘Top Ten’ tourism drive

23/07/2007
In a week when all eyes will be on Scotland for the Open at Carnoustie, golf legend Sam Torrance is sharing his top 10 things to do and see in Scotland, as part of a new national tourism campaign.

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A breath of fresh air for Ayrshire

18/06/2007
Much has been made recently in the news of ecologically sound building practices and environmental sustainability. Allseasons at the Meadows is a 200 acre ecologically sound development in the west of Scotland.
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Family Friendly B&B – AA winner from Ayrshire!

18/06/2007
Lochwood Farm Log Cabin in Saltcoats has recently been announced the winner of the AA Family-Friendly B&B 2007. The award is determined by a public online vote and was introduced this year.

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AAVA trip enthuses staff

18/06/2007
As part of VisitScotland’s commitment to staff training, staff were offered a ‘whistle stop’ tour of our wonderful areato by the Ayrshire & Arran Visitor Attraction.   More...

Launch of Road Safety Postcard for foreign drivers

18/06/2007
In a new road safety drive for the 2007 tourist season, foreign drivers will be encouraged to pick up free postcards to help keep them safe and legal on Ayrshire roads.   More...

Irvine Bay re-generation

18/06/2007
Irvine Bay is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the Irvine Bay URC want to see a sustainable urban regeneration there. Read on for further details of the plans.   More...

Ayrshire & Arran Golf reaches 10,000

18/06/2007
A VisitScotland e-newsletter, featuring a banner link through to Scottish Golf SouthWest, has been sent out to 10,000 people.   More...

The streets were alive with the sound of music!

18/06/2007
Talented buskers were out and about in Ayrshire to promote the burns an’ a’ that! Festival.
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Working with VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran

18/06/2007
Tourism businesses in Ayrshire & Arran have access to a wide range of opportunities to promote their business.   More...

Tourist Board Training course places available at subsidised costs

18/06/2007
Tourist Board Training is offering workshops on niche markets and Welcome Schemes at subsidised costs.    More...

What could the media do for you?

18/06/2007
Seal Shore Camping & Touring Site have been getting some good press coverage recently and they tell us why its important to get yourself in the papers.   More...

Say Aloha to New Tourism Company – Visit Arran

23/05/2007
Thought to be Europe’s first island destination management organisation, VisitArran aims to bring a further 4,500 visitors to the island to spend more than £800,000.   More...

International email features Ayrshire & Arran

23/05/2007
VisitScotland's international consumer E- Newsletter featured Ayrshire & Arran as the perfect ‘City Plus’ destination in its May edition.    More...

VisitScotland staff visit Ayrshire

23/05/2007
An Ayrshire & Arran Visitor Attraction familiarisation visit has taken place for VisitScotland staff.   More...

Fun for all at the burns an’ a’ that! Festival

23/05/2007
Ayrshire will once again be jumping this week to the best of the Scottish inspired gigs, acts, theatre and dance with the annual burns an’ a’ that! Festival.    More...

Local Talent star at burns an’ a’ that! Festival

23/05/2007
Events at the burns an’ a’ that! Festival bring the spirit of the festival to life with the help of Ayrshire ‘stars’.
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Graffiti hits Kelburn Castle

23/05/2007
The idea is simple and original: take the vibrant and often transient art form of Brazilian graffiti, and apply to the walls of Kelburn Castle.    More...

Scotland 'in minature' is big on wildlife as Arran Festival kicks off

23/05/2007
Arran Wildlife Festival events are already booking up fast.   More...

Surf & Turf for Conference and Event Organisers

23/05/2007
A Surf & Turf Trip has taken place for conference and event organisers.   More...

Juniper Jungle tastes success with healthyliving award

23/04/2007
A children’s soft play establishment in Ayrshire is the first of its kind to be recognised by the healthyliving award.    More...

Ancestral Tourism Training Workshops

23/04/2007
Tourist Board Training Ltd will be holding four workshops for tourism businesses interested in the ancestral tourism market this Spring.    More...

Arran in 14-page spread

23/04/2007
Trail Magazine features an excellent 14-page feature on the Isle of Arran   More...

Thistle Awards Workshop - 9 May, Arran

23/04/2007
Take part in a Thistle Award workshop and get your business in contention for a Scottish Thsitle Award.   More...

New Season; New Hours

23/04/2007
Ayrshire & Arran welcomes thousands of visitors each year and our TICs are gearing up for the new season ahead...   More...

Tourism E-Business Workshops Timetable

23/04/2007
Does your website attract enough visitors? Are they the right kind of people? Does it translate into bookings and profits?   More...

Croyburnfoot Leisure Park and David Bellamy!

23/04/2007
John and Linda Fergusson, at Croyburnfoot Leisure Park, Croy Shore, Maybole have received their third David Bellamy Conservation Gold Star Award in a row.   More...

Scottish Golf Show - review

23/04/2007
The Scottish Golf Show took place over three days and VisitScotand Ayrshire and Arran were there.   More...

Be a part of the Ayrshire & Arran Golf Guide

23/04/2007
Ayrshire & Arran is the perfect destination for the golfer. Be a part of the Ayrshire & Arran Golf Guide this year...   More...

burns an’ a’ that! Festival 2007

23/04/2007
Ayrshire will once again be jumping when the annual burns an’ a’ that! Festival returns from Wednesday 23 – Monday 28 May.
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Passenger numbers up at Ayrshire’s airport

23/04/2007
Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s performance during March signalled a strong end to the 2006/07 financial year.   More...

New Guides ready for action

19/03/2007
Ayrshire & Isle of Cumbrae Visitor Guide, The Isle of Arran Visitor Guide and Ayrshire & Isle of Cumbrae Visitor Directory will all shortly be coming your way.   More...

Arran showcased to thousands

19/03/2007
VisitScotland is sending out an Arran enewsletter to approx 45,000 names with an emphasis on Arran as a short break destination.    More...

Healthy eating wins at The Millerston

19/03/2007
The Millerston Hotel, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae has received a HealthyLiving Award from the Scottish Consumer Council.    More...

VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran at Scottish Golf Show

19/03/2007
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. Fri 30 Mar - Sun 1 April 2007.    More...

Indian Restaurants, crystal balls and a vision for tourism

19/03/2007
The Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Partnership and VisitScotland hosted their second Annual Tourism Industry conference.
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Who is your humanitarian hero?

19/03/2007
Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards 2007 - there is still time for you to nominate your humanitarian heroes.   More...

Scottish Tourism Week™ 2007, Regional Meeting: ’Tourism Matters in Your Area’

19/02/2007
Whether you're a customer facing business or a supplier of products or services to the industry this morning meeting will help you to focus on profitable growth and should not be missed.   More...

New Burns website launched

19/02/2007
A new Burns website was launched on 25 January, commemorating the life and works of Ayrshire's ploughman poet.   More...

Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Partnership Conference

19/02/2007
Our Conference is aimed at everyone with an interest in tourism in Ayrshire & Arran and with some interesting speakers presenting at the event, it should not be missed.   More...

Winter tourists drawn to Ayrshire - with flowers

19/02/2007
A budding campaign to plant a carpet of Scottish snowdrops in Ayrshire & Arran has been given a helping hand by Glasgow Prestwick Airport.    More...

Ayrshire’s £2m boost

19/02/2007
Total spend in Ayrshire from The Queen project, alone, brought in half a million pounds with film crews and actors requiring support services such as catering and accommodation.   More...

News from your local marketing team

19/02/2007
The marketing team for VisitScotland Ayrshire & Arran has been very busy promoting the area over the past month so read on for the highlights.   More...

Glenapp Castle - the new star of Ayrshire food

19/02/2007
An Ayrshire business has recently been awarded a Michelin star.   More...

Burns Festival News

22/01/2007
Read on for more about burns an’ a’ that! and how you can get involved in this successful Fetsival.   More...

First Minister Launches Isle of Arran Events Business

22/01/2007
Jack McConnell has launched a new events business on Isle of Arran. Read on for more.    More...

The Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards

22/01/2007
The Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards has begun its search for nominations in its 2007 Awards.
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Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Partnership Conference

22/01/2007
Get your space booked on the Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Partnership Conference now to avoid dissapointment.   More...

The Hillhouse, Troon Awarded 5 Stars

22/01/2007
The Hillhouse, Troon is a private country house offering the highest standards of comfort and style – and that’s official!    More...

2007 Ayrshire & Arran Guides

18/12/2006
A copy of the new guide will shortly be winging its way to all our customers - we hope you're as pleased with it as we are!    More...

Golf in Ayrshire & Arran

18/12/2006
Information on what's happening now that the Scottish Golf South West Project is coming to an end.   More...

Sailing Tourism

18/12/2006
Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire has recently carried out an extensive piece of research into the size, volume and economic impact of sailing tourism activity in the Clyde Estuary   More...

Glasgow Prestwick Airport gets into Christmas

18/12/2006
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been getting into the swing of things this Christmas with its new Derry flight, and a flight to Lapland...   More...

Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Conference 2007 - 27 February 2007

18/12/2006
The Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Conference 2007 will be held on the 27th February at Gailes Restaurant and Hotel in Irvine.   More...

Southern Showcase

28/11/2006
A very successful Southern Showcase was organised recently with businesses from across the South of Scotland.   More...

Know of an event taking place?

28/11/2006
We require any information you have of up-and-coming events.   More...

Christmas kicks off in Kilmarnock

28/11/2006
East Ayrshire Council are pleased to announce the creation of a Christmas event programme aimed at attracting residents and visitors to the town.   More...

Scottish golf tourism industry celebrates its 2006 successes

28/11/2006
Ayrshire business have been celebrating their success at the Scottish Golf Tourism industry annual awards ceremony.    More...

Kilmarnock crowned a 'must' for shoppers

28/11/2006
Good news for Kilmarnock as a Travel Trends report declares it a 'must' for shoppers. Read on to find out what was written in The Scotsman.    More...

Feasibility Study for ISAF World Championships

28/11/2006
The Scottish Sailing Institute is gearing up for the possibility of staging the largest sailing event ever to come to Scotland - in Ayrshire.
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Burnmouth Holiday Cottages ‘simply the best’

23/10/2006
Burnmouth Holiday Cottages near Maybole has become the first self catering establishment in Ayrshire & Arran to be awarded five star status by VisitScotland.    More...

Ayrshire & Arran top choice for familiarisation trips

23/10/2006
VisitScotland has hosted numerous visits from the media, golf, and business tourism world over the past month.
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Ayrshire & Arran is an ‘exemplar’ in food tourism

23/10/2006
Ayrshire & Arran is maintaining its reputation as a Food Tourism destination by welcoming a group from the Scottish Borders on a Food Learning Journey. This is in addition to taking part in the Farmers' Market Quality Assurance Scheme.    More...

Swedish Radio Station's Ayrshire visit

23/10/2006
A Swedish Radio Station brought its listeners to Scotland at the end of September which included a visit to Ayrshire & Arran.    More...

Local Media Lunch Held

23/10/2006
The local media were invited to attend a media lunch on Friday 13th October 2006 at the Marine Hotel, Troon with VisitScotland staff.    More...

Sign up NOW for Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry events!

23/10/2006
The Ayrshire Chamber provides assistance to businesses by offering an expanding range of business support and business generating services. They currently have the following events available…    More...

eUpdate Now Replaces Ayrshire & Arran Spotlight eNewsletter

23/10/2006
If you are receiving the eUpdate for the first time we hope you find it useful and informative.   More...

West Kilbride Craft and Design Town named as UK's capital of enterprise

26/09/2006
West Kilbride Craft and Design Town is officially the UK’s capital of enterprise after winning the DTI’s Enterprising Britain 2006 competition.    More...

The Harbour Arts Centre

26/09/2006
The Harbour Arts Centre, situated on the picturesque Irvine Harbourside is now open following a major refurbishment.    More...

2007 Visitor Guides & Bedroom Pack

26/09/2006
We shall soon be contacting you with the opportunity to buy in to the following 2007 publications...   More...

Tourism Awards Recognise Ayrshire Businesses

29/08/2006
Three Ayrshire tourism businesses and a neighbouring business in Renfrewshire have made it onto the prestigious shortlist that celebrates excellence and innovation in Scottish Tourism – the Scottish Thistle Awards – announced this week by VisitScotland.   More...

The Area Tourism Partnership

29/08/2006
The Area Tourism Partnership (ATP) is responsible for developing and implementing a partnership plan to take the region’s tourism industry forward over the next few years.   More...

Tour of Ayrshire for Golfers Wives

29/08/2006
As the Seniors British Open saw thousands of spectators and an array of world class golfers at the Westin Turnberry; the area played host to some very special ladies.    More...

Wildlife Tourism Workshop & Familiarisation trip

29/08/2006
Scotland’s natural heritage is one of its most important tourism assets; join the workshop and FAM trip hosted by Tourist Board Training to learn more.   More...

Arran walking press trip

29/08/2006
A press trip will be held on the Island of Arran from Wednesday 6 September – Friday 8 September to raise the awareness of Arran.   More...

Southern Showcase - Wednesday 25th October

29/08/2006
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit are providing incentive and meeting planners with the opportunity to discover the diversity and hospitality that the South of Scotland can offer all in one day!

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Brodick TIC gets set for the summer

24/07/2006
The team at Brodick Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has tripled in size in time for the summer season. Robbie McConnell welcomes Colleen Middleton, Alasdair Kelly, Harriette Arthur and Leanne Judge to the team as they prepare to provide information to tourists visiting Arran over the coming months.   More...

Future Museum South-West

24/07/2006
Future Museum South-West is a creative web-based collaboration between the museum services of the South-West of Scotland. It aims to maximise access to our collections and deepen people’s understanding of the region's rich history.    More...

Largs in the Spotlight

24/07/2006
Largs is a beautiful Scottish seaside west coast town, on the Firth of Clyde in Ayrshire and recently became a hot spot for filming.   More...

Tournament Time Again!

24/07/2006
As with previous years, Scottish Golf SouthWest will be attending tournaments at home and abroad over the summer.   More...

Strong start to 2006 for Ayrshire & Arran’s visitor attractions

27/06/2006
New figures have shown Ayrshire and Arran’s visitor attractions have enjoyed a highly successful start to the year, with strong increases in visitor numbers.   More...

2006 Burns Award honours Marla Ruzicka

27/06/2006
Marla Ruzicka is this year’s recipient of the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award. The award was presented posthumously at a ceremony in Ayr Town Hall which marked the opening of this year’s Burns an’ a’ that Festival.   More...

Burns an’ a’ that! Festival 2006

27/06/2006
"This year, being my first in charge of the Burns an’ a’ that! Festival, I was a little unsure as to what to expect. I need not have worried. The entire nine days, encompassing both fringe and main events, was fantastic..."   More...

Fifth Burns an’ a’ that! Festival launched

24/05/2006
The festival runs from Saturday 20 May - Sunday 28 May and tickets are still on sale. The full programme features the very best in traditional and contemporary music and there are some excellent events happening within the Fringe Festivals.   More...

Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran welcome the Microsoft UK Challenge

24/05/2006
The Microsoft UK Challenge will take place in Ayrshire and on the Isle of Arran from 7th to 11th June 2006. This will be the first time that the event has been held in Scotland and is a unique opportunity to showcase Scotland, particularly Ayrshire and Arran, to a very wide audience.    More...

The River Ayr Way

24/05/2006
The River Ayr Way will be completed by the end of May and the route follows the river for 66km (44m) from its source at Glenbuck to the sea at Ayr, passing through some of Ayrshire’s most stunning scenery. The official opening is the 9th - 11th June with a range of events taking place.   More...

Southern Region Networking Event

24/05/2006
A networking event is being held on Thursday 25th May at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries for businesses in Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders interested in Business Tourism.   More...