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

Annual Rotary Bonspiel in Perth

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the 2026 event of the Annual Rotary Charity Bonspiel at Dewars Centre, Perth, which was once again a great success, raising around £1,060 for the charities - the Matt Murdoch Foundation, the Willie Jamieson Curling Fund, and Perth Young Curlers. On the basis that the ... More

Wille Stewart’s Christmas Quiz

              On 18 December 2025, Willie Stewart presented his well-known style of the dreaded quiz, having delivered it for over twenty years. The wide range of questions tripped up most people, but the star of the evening was veteran Rotarian John Ewing ... More

LA Ten Pin Bowling Fun Night

The atmosphere was buzzing when 26 Ayr Rotarians arrived at LA Bowl in Miller Road, Ayr to enjoy a fun night, but with a seriously competitive edge. The thundering roll of bowling balls followed by the explosion of the hard plastic coated maple wood pins at the far end of the alley was heard all over the venue. A ... More

Hilarious Photo Caption Competition Evening

In an evening full of laughter and fun, the "photo caption competition" made a welcome return to Ayr Rotary's evening meeting after several years absence. Douglas Haddow hosted the night in front of an audience of 32 members, having commandeered President Howard, Secretary Bob and Social Convener Alan Meikle as judges. ... More

The Brian Hignett Quiz

On Tuesday evening Brian Hignett Quiz Master and David McIntyre who was the Compeer for the evening. We had 4 teams of Rotarians with various interesting team names. We were informed that there were to be 5 rounds plus a picture round. The quiz began with the General Knowledge round with 10 questions. All round would be ... More

Cornhole Tournament at Ayr Rotary Club

Cornhole (aka Cornball) is one of the simplest games to learn, but difficult to master. Unlike many of the other popular sports, there really are not too many things for you to worry about with rules. That’s what makes it such an awesome game for friends and family. Simply chuck a bean bag into a hole in a raised board. ... 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

Charity Golf Day May 2025

We had a great golf match on 2nd May with twelve teams entering for the day and a good number of sponsors, including a principal sponsor and a non-playing donor.  The sun was shining, the Belleisle golf course staff, including the fabulous caterers and golf professional, were brilliant, and some club members ... More

Willie Stewart’s Christnas Quiz

On 17 December 2024, Willie Stewart presented his well-kown style of quiz, having done it for over twenty years. The wide range of questions tripped up most people, but the star of the evening was Brian Hignett. Brian is pictured receiving a fine bottle of wine from President Colin. More