Unveiling of Paul Harris Plaque at Annbank Church

Ayr Rotary Club organised the unveiling of a QR plaque at a service in Annbank Church on Sunday 26th July to commemorate the fact that Paul Harris [the founder of Rotary International] used to stay in the Manse when his Brother in Law, John Thomson, was Minister in Annbank back in the 1920’s. He taught Paul about Robert ... More

Tour of William Grant & Sons Distillery

On approaching the Gothic Styled gate we were greeted by the effervescent Lesley Gracie whose sense of smell we established during our tour, underpinned the launch of more than one million cases of Hendricks Gin a year. We were led into the Hendrick’s Master Distiller own greenhouses at Hendrick’s Gin Palace, one ... More

Air Traffic Control visit Prestwick

Ayr Rotary members were treated to a tour of Air Traffic Control by Manager Alan Frew, who was RAF Officer and Detachment Commander (retired) at Leuchars, Fife. The airport is a cargo base and hosts significant numbers of military flights and refuelling stops from North America, along with domestic and international ... More

Police Scotland visit to Stewarton Equine Centre and Govan Traffic

Scotland’s mounted police work out of Stewarton in East Ayrshire and provide policing for high-profile events across Scotland. Ayr Rotary Club were privileged to engage with the staff and their magnificent equine animals on a recent visit to their stables. Mounted officers carry out public order patrols and are a ... More

Tour Around Prestwick Airport

The cluster of Aerospace companies based around Prestwick airport is hugely important to the economy of Scotland and the job security of over 4,500 people. Allan MacKenzie is the Chair of the Prestwick Aerospace Operational Group. The group is a forum for the companies based around Prestwick Airport. He has also set up the ... More

The Trishaw team at Alloway Tunnel

Sponsored by Remedy Cafe and Ayr Rotary Club, the Trishaw team enable their onboard passengers to marvel at the amazing Alloway Tunnel More

Glasgow Central Train Station visit

Trains, tunnels, tracks and tributes to troops were all part of the rich tapestry of our tour through the bowels of Glasgow Central Station hosted by our erudite guide, Flavia. She had the ability to transform bland, white painted arches into a historical journey, a musky smelling office into a beating heart of a once ... More

Visit to UPM Caledonian Paper Mill 24 Sept 2024

Fourteen members attended a fantastic visit to UPM Caledonian Paper Mill in Irvine today. An interesting talk from Andy Johnston, development manager, followed by a tour of the mill. The scale is colossal, with the 400m production line, turning wood pulp into paper. Enormous rollers compress and dry the paper onto 8 metre ... More

Heritage Centre Cumnock

Ayr Rotary organised a visit to the Heritage Centre in Cumncck on 26 July 2024. Following a recent visit to the Club by Jim Smith, explaining how he had restored a Victorian steam fire engine, several members expressed an interest in visiting the Centre. And what a revelation! The place is packed full of vintage ... More

Coylton Primary School, Penny Playground Project

Taken at Coylton Primary School in December, the photographs show activities during Ayr Rotary's Aquabox presentation. Each child was asked to bring a "penny" which was then placed on the playground in a large circle to demonstrate miles which  children have to walk in some countries, just to fetch water. The ... More