More than a century ago, someone planted this copper beech. Did they have a vision of how perfectly it would contrast with the colour of the church? Laigh Kirk, watercolour 2025. East Ayrshire

The Red Arrows over Ayr seafront.

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Wow! Thank you Tony and best of luck! Raising funds for vital services for people in #Ayrshire whose lives are affected by cancer 🧡 Grateful to have the support of Scotia Windows & Doors #Kilmarnock

Walking in the steps of the “secret sculptor” Great to be back in the shire Aberdeenshire Council

Good times and great food The Usual Place #Dumfries This time with Mum in tow. She loved it! 🥰 Thanks Tina and Alana for the warmth of your welcome - back soon! 🧡

Magnificent mural in Newmilns East Ayrshire,a Royal Burgh from 1490, a centre for lace curtains and tablecloths. In its heyday, over 2,000 people were employed in some 20 companies, historic pictures courtesy of the Newmilns Regeneration Association Love Local East Ayrshire

This morning’s walk! Maybe a pier too far! If you know, you know 😉 #PortofAyr

Statement from the Hillsborough Law Now campaign on the news that the Hillsborough Law will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday, 16 September.

To every single one of you who supported, donated, signed our petitions, shared our messaging, campaigned, made noise, and kept us going. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️ #YNWA #HillsboroughLawNow

Thank you Provost Whyte for inviting me to the Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2025 - what a night - heartwarming and humbling and doing “exactly what it says on the tin” #ProudCommunities 🦋

Congratulations to Lyndsey Blair on her phenomenal achievement 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️ and a huge thank you for raising precious funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support 🧡

Today’s view! Lovely start to the day Aberdeenshire Council 💚

Delighted to see Sandra McGregor and Alastair McKelvie from Westhill Community Resilience Aberdeenshire Council recognised at #InspiringAberdeenshire Awards. Quietly and respectfully, the community supports people seeking asylum, with kindness and compassion 🦋 #UntoldStories

Dumfries House ..it’s been a while! Lovely walk round the estate Dumfries House as the leaves turn 🍁🍂🍁 #AutumnVibes on #FingerpostFriday

Alloway Railway Tunnel..it’s also been a while! Uniting art and community, what a beautiful and safe place this has become! 🤩 And now with its own saxophonist 🎷 If this isn’t on your walking route, it should be! Congratulations Alloway Tunnel Project Team 🌟

One of today’s highlights! 🌟 Great to meet up with Derek, Paul, Arran and Garry and to hear about them talk about their work East Ayrshire with such pride 💚 How I miss these chats!

Top turn-out for the retiral of Sandra McCall from Ayrshire Cancer Support having led ACS with discipline,perseverance, talent/innate professionalism to fine outcomes for those living with cancer, to persistent levels of community/corporate fundraising and to a 3rd Sector MBE NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Last light 💜 #AyrBeach