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24/07/2025

A beautiful look at Irvine Harbour as the sun went down 🔥❤️ The perfect place to grab coffee and go a quiet walk with the dog 📸 Peter Ribbeck

23/07/2025

UPDATED❗ 09:50

M77 REOPENED in both directions 🚙🚗

09:00 update:

‼️⛔️M77 CLOSED J5-J8 ⛔️‼️

⚠️The M77 remains closed in both directions between J5-J8 (from Fenwick northbound) due to a road traffic collision.

Alternative routes:
Travel to Irvine then via Kilwinning, A737 & M8 to Glasgow
—OR—
Irvine - Lugton - Barrhead then M77

🛣️Surrounding routes are heavily congested due to traffic diverting with long delays expected and standstill traffic on approach

08/08/2024

23/07/2024

OK folks we are going to test a few of our popular day trips and overnight breaks departing from Ayr, Irvine & Kilmarnock. Watch this space, further announcements coming very soon!!

From John O’Groats to the cliffs of Dover, short breaks and holidays the UK over 🚎🏖️

04/02/2024

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Ayrshire and Arran at Dusk
Another beautiful sky on the Ayrshire coast, I missed the best of the sunset but thankfully the colours lingered way into dusk.

17/08/2023

Trains are off this morning between Ayrshire & Glasgow ⚠️ Replacement buses are not yet in place ⚠️

25/07/2023

Lots going on in the Bridgegate area of Irvine this Friday!

19/07/2023

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There's just something about Scottish sunsets... 😍🙌 Where's the best one you've seen in Scotland? 🧡

📍 Pladda, VisitArran
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07/06/2023

You said, we did!

We have been approached by members of the public letting us know that some drivers have not been passing horses slow enough or leaving enough space.

When passing a horse in a vehicle you need to allow 2 metres clearance. This means that if the horse turns to face towards the car or kicks out, it won't hit the vehicle- keeping the horse, rider and driver safe.

Remember - if you meet a horse rider on the road remember these things:
🔵 Slow down
🔵 Be patient, don’t use your horn or rev your engine
🔵 Drive slowly away.

29/04/2023

The Singing Kettle returns to Irvine this July! Join Artie for a nostalgic singalong, perfect for the kids!!

THEATRE |

We are extremely excited to announce that the wonderful Artie's Singing Kettle will be returning to the HAC this summer with SILLY SONGS!

In a brand new show for 2023, the Singing Kettle’s founder, Artie dusts off the kettles and asks the audience to join in the rhyme, “Spout, handle, lid of metal, What’s inside the Singing Kettle”. Inside clues to the silliest songs he can remember from the vast Singing Kettle repertoire: “Little Bunny Fou Fou”, “We’re going on a Bear Hunt” and, of course. “Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny aff the Bus”.

Don’t forget to wear a Funny Hat to the show – older fans too!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Silly Songs
Sunday 16 July
11am and 1.30pm
£12
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/harbour-arts-centre

Notalgia for adults and singalong fun for kids.
Babes in arms (under 1 year) go free.

02/03/2023

The A71 is currently closed at the Moorfield Roundabout, Kilmarnock due to an overturned lorry.

Please avoid the area and use alternative routes at this time.

31/01/2023

Bridgegate market is back for 2023 !!

📍Friday 10th February 2023 is our 1st market back!

We are looking for local, small businesses to join our friendly market - located outside Bridgegate House, Irvine

The market runs on the 2nd and last Friday’s of the month.

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You can apply to trade with the below booking link 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnDSSA8lr48y9R6tY9xEjvQs3uTwRvmh9062bKjhle7cY9VA/viewform