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October 2023 saw the formal opening of Ayrshire Housing’s purpose-built lifetime living block of flats in central Ayr. The development provides 31 flats for social rent with a central courtyard and rooftop gardens. The development was named Beattie Close in honour of the well-known Scottish actor and comedian, Johnny Beattie, who was a regular performer at the nearby Gaiety Theatre NS3321 : The Gaiety Theatre

October 2023 saw the formal opening of Ayrshire Housing’s purpose-built lifetime living block of flats in central Ayr. The development provides 31 flats for social rent with a central courtyard and rooftop gardens. The development was named Beattie Close in honour of the well-known Scottish actor and comedian, Johnny Beattie, who was a regular performer at the nearby Gaiety Theatre. NS3321 : The Gaiety Theatre

One of the marker posts put up by the Royal Bank of Scotland to mark the Millennium and the creation of the National Cycle Routes. Ayr lies on Route No7. The marker stands out well in its bright colours.

Now boarded up, NS3322 : Ayr Police Station shows what the building was like in 2007. Watch this space to see what happens to the site. The new Police Station is a few streets away NS3322 : Ayr Police Station's new home

The saga of Ayr Station, an integral part of the Station Hotel, entered a new phase of concern after two cases of arson during 2023. The September fire led to the closure of the station, cancellation of all rail services between Prestwick and Stranraer and serious town centre congestion on nearby roads. It’s difficult to see how the old Category B listed hotel building can be saved with an absentee owner having shown little interest over many years. NS3421 : No Entry To Ayr Station shows the site in August 2018 with a January 2019 view at NS3421 : First Aid For Ayr's Station Hotel.

The saga of Ayr Station, an integral part of the Station Hotel, entered a new phase of concern after two cases of arson during 2023. The September fire led to the closure of the station, cancellation of all rail services between Prestwick and Stranraer and serious town centre congestion on nearby roads. It’s difficult to see how the old Category B listed hotel building can be saved with an absentee owner having shown little interest over many years. NS3421 : No Entry To Ayr Station shows the site in August 2018 with a January 2019 view at NS3421 : First Aid For Ayr's Station Hotel. South Ayrshire Council has had to spend a significant amount of money to maintain public safety.

As seen from Pavilion Road.

From the junction with Queen's Terrace.

Leading to Fort Street from the junction with Queen's Terrace.

From the junction with Cassillis Street.

Viewed from the junction of Cassillis Street and Charlotte Street.

Viewed from the corner of Eglinton Terracd and Bruce Crescent.

As seen from the junction of Eglinton Terrace and Bruce Crescent.

Viewed from Ailsa Place.

From the junction with Ailsa Place.

From the junction with Arran Terrace. End of the road is a Sea Mist (haar) moving in.

Main Street, Ayr.

Onto the A70.