Stranraer Academy is a secondary school in Stranraer in south west Scotland. It serves the area of Stranraer, the Rhins, and parts of the Machars.
The original Stranraer Academy was opened in 1845 on the site of the present Stranraer Campus of Dumfries & Galloway College. In 1965 a new Academy (B Block) was built alongside a new High School (A Block) and in 1970 the schools joined together.
Recent history
The Academy is a six-year comprehensive school, with a school roll above 1000, and is the second-most attended secondary school in Dumfries and Galloway. Nearly 100 full- and part-time teachers work at the academy, and are aided by a team of support staff.
In May 2006 the school's rector announced his retirement, following an unfavourable HMIe report in January 2006, and left the following August. Following his retirement, Joanna Pallet became Acting Head Teacher for a period, until a replacement (Norman Dawson) could be found.
The school received a follow-up report from HMIe January 2008. The inspectorate stated that there have been "significant improvements", particularly in terms of the overall quality of learning and teaching and that there had also been some improvements in pupils’ attainment, relative to schools with similar characteristics. They also stated that more now remained to be done to rebuild the school’s reputation in the community, improve attainment levels, address staffing difficulties and deal with outstanding health and safety issues.
Stranraer is an administrative centre for the West Galloway Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. It is best known as having been a ferry port connecting Scotland with Belfast (and previously with Larne) in Northern Ireland; the last service was transferred to Cairnryan in November 2011. The main industries in the area are the ferry port, with associated industries, tourism and, more traditionally, farming.
The name is generally believed to come from the Scottish Gaelic An t-Sròn Reamhar meaning "The Fat Nose", but which more prosaically might be rendered as "the broad headland". Another interpretation would link the second element in the name with Rerigonium, an ancient settlement noted by Ptolemy in this part of Britain. A person from Stranraer is a Stranraerarian; someone from the original, lochside, part of the town, including Sheuchan Street and Agnew Crescent – the Clayhole or, in local dialect, Cl'yhole – is a Clayholer /kleɪˈhoʊlər/.
Elopements - Episode 54, Day 97 - Glasgow to Stranraer
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/all-the-stations-full-theme/id1246506526?at=10lt4K&ct=allthestations (other stores are available....)
Geoff and Vicki are visiting ALL 2,563 national railway stations in Britain - view the progress map and loads more information about the project on the website at: http://allthestations.co.uk/
published: 28 Aug 2017
Stranraer! Pheonix Nights
the best
published: 20 Mar 2016
A rare sight at one of the world's oldest football clubs! Stranraer FC (SPFL League 2)
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This is a video to help celebrate the 150th year of Stranraer Football Club. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone, but it's the year than this great club turn 150 years old.
Stranraer FC play at Stair Park and currently play in Scotland's League 2. Part of the SPFL.
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published: 06 Dec 2020
Scenic Stranraer
published: 26 Apr 2021
Stranraer Portpatrick
Stranraer to Portpatrick
Riding in typical Scottish border weather on the road between Stranraer and Portpatrick
published: 06 Dec 2019
Highlights | Stranraer 4-0 Stenhousemuir, 15 April 2021
James Hilton, Thomas Orr and Ruari Paton all write their names on the scoresheet as Stranraer cruise to victory to confirm their place in the top half of the league.
Commentary by Shaun Niven and Brian Martin.
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Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/all-the-stations-full-theme/id1246506526?at=10lt4K&ct=allthestations (other stores are available....)
Geoff and Vicki are visiting ALL 2,563 national railway stations in Britain - view the progress map and loads more information about the project on the website at: http://allthestations.co.uk/
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/all-the-stations-full-theme/id1246506526?at=10lt4K&ct=allthestations (other stores are available....)
Geoff and Vicki are visiting ALL 2,563 national railway stations in Britain - view the progress map and loads more information about the project on the website at: http://allthestations.co.uk/
OneFootball: https://tinyurl.com/y2q73279
This is a video to help celebrate the 150th year of Stranraer Football Club. 2020 has been a strange year for everyon...
OneFootball: https://tinyurl.com/y2q73279
This is a video to help celebrate the 150th year of Stranraer Football Club. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone, but it's the year than this great club turn 150 years old.
Stranraer FC play at Stair Park and currently play in Scotland's League 2. Part of the SPFL.
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/footy.adventures/
AIRBNB: https://www.airbnb.com.au/c/samn3246?currency=GBP
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Footy-Adventures-111578683908092
#Stranraer #Football #Scotland
OneFootball: https://tinyurl.com/y2q73279
This is a video to help celebrate the 150th year of Stranraer Football Club. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone, but it's the year than this great club turn 150 years old.
Stranraer FC play at Stair Park and currently play in Scotland's League 2. Part of the SPFL.
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/footy.adventures/
AIRBNB: https://www.airbnb.com.au/c/samn3246?currency=GBP
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Footy-Adventures-111578683908092
#Stranraer #Football #Scotland
James Hilton, Thomas Orr and Ruari Paton all write their names on the scoresheet as Stranraer cruise to victory to confirm their place in the top half of the le...
James Hilton, Thomas Orr and Ruari Paton all write their names on the scoresheet as Stranraer cruise to victory to confirm their place in the top half of the league.
Commentary by Shaun Niven and Brian Martin.
James Hilton, Thomas Orr and Ruari Paton all write their names on the scoresheet as Stranraer cruise to victory to confirm their place in the top half of the league.
Commentary by Shaun Niven and Brian Martin.
Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council area and historic county town of Ayrshire. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and is the 12th most populous settlement in Scotland. The town adjoins the smaller town of Prestwick to the north, forming a single continuous urban area with the town.
Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and remaining a well-renowned port across the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a Citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell during the mid-17th Centur...
published: 11 Jun 2017
General Questions - 18 April 2024
published: 18 Apr 2024
Members' Business: Rachael Hamilton: Success of Great Borders River Clean - 31 August 2021
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published: 31 Aug 2021
Members' Business: Epilepsy Scotland Report, Epilepsy on the Mind - 27 June 2023
published: 27 Jun 2023
RICHARD ARKLESS SNP CANDIDATE FOR MP FOR DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Richard Arkless tries to regain his Dumfries and Galloway Parliamentary Seat in Westminister.
published: 12 Nov 2019
Ayr
Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving as the area's administrative centre. Historically, Ayr was the county town of Ayrshire until 1975. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. It is the 13th most populous locality in Scotland.
The town was established in 1205 and soon developed as the central market and port along the west coast of Scotland, becoming a prominent trading port to Ireland. Oliver Cromwell also established a Citadel along the south of the river Ayr, the ramparts of which remain visible to this day. As the birthplace of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the suburb of Alloway, in the south of the town, houses his...
published: 30 Nov 2015
Scottish Government Debate: A Net Zero Nation - 21 September 2021
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published: 21 Sep 2021
Members' Business — S6M-02397 Emma Harper: Potential for Dumfries City Status - 22 December 2021
published: 22 Dec 2021
Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament - 18 January 2024
published: 18 Jan 2024
First Minister's Questions - 28 June 2018
At 12 noon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from party leaders and other MSPs in the Chamber.
1. Ruth Davidson: Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Richard Leonard: Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Patrick Harvie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Willie Rennie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Richard Lochhead: To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has
made of the potential impact on Scotland of a trade war between the United States and Europe
following the recent imposition of new tariffs.
6. Edward Mountain: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking
regarding Scottish Canals' financial situation.
Published by the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body.
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Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administ...
Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council area and historic county town of Ayrshire. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and is the 12th most populous settlement in Scotland. The town adjoins the smaller town of Prestwick to the north, forming a single continuous urban area with the town.
Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and remaining a well-renowned port across the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a Citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell during the mid-17th Century. Towards the south of the town is the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in the suburb of Alloway. With the expansion of the railway during the 19th Century Ayr soon developed into a seaside resort. This remains the case today with tourism occupying a significant sect of the local economy in Ayr through the opening of a Butlin's holiday park on the southern headlands of the town and through the continued presence of the Gaiety Theatre, which ran various shows across the late 20th century attracting performers from across the United Kingdom.
Politically, Ayr is considerably more Conservative-voting than the remainder of Scotland, being represented by a Conservative MP continuously for a period of 91 years – from 1906 (as part of the Ayr Burghs constituency) until 1997. The town forms part of the Ayr constituency in the Scottish Parliament, the first Conservative constituency seat in the Parliament, which has been represented by Conservative MSP John Scott since a by-election in 2000. In the UK Parliament Ayr is situated within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency.
Ayr is one of the largest retail centres along the south of Scotland and was recognised as the second healthiest town centre in the United Kingdom by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2014. Ayr has hosted the Scottish Grand National horse-racing steeplechase annually since 1965. The town also accommodates the headquarters of the Ayr Advertiser and Ayrshire Post newspapers and the West FM radio station.
The Ayr railway station has regular services to Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley, Stranraer, Girvan and Kilmarnock]. All services are operated by Abellio ScotRail. The town is served by the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport just 2 miles (3 km) north from Ayr, which offers regional and domestic air services across Europe and the British Isles. Ayr is served by three major motorway systems.
Alot to see in ( Ayr - UK ) such as :
Culzean Castle
Royal Troon Golf Club
Alloway Auld Kirk
Heads of Ayr railway station
Ayr Beach
Burns Cottage
Rozelle House Galleries
Wallace Tower
Citadel Leisure Centre
Loudoun Hall
( Ayr - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ayr . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ayr - UK
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Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council area and historic county town of Ayrshire. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and is the 12th most populous settlement in Scotland. The town adjoins the smaller town of Prestwick to the north, forming a single continuous urban area with the town.
Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and remaining a well-renowned port across the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a Citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell during the mid-17th Century. Towards the south of the town is the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in the suburb of Alloway. With the expansion of the railway during the 19th Century Ayr soon developed into a seaside resort. This remains the case today with tourism occupying a significant sect of the local economy in Ayr through the opening of a Butlin's holiday park on the southern headlands of the town and through the continued presence of the Gaiety Theatre, which ran various shows across the late 20th century attracting performers from across the United Kingdom.
Politically, Ayr is considerably more Conservative-voting than the remainder of Scotland, being represented by a Conservative MP continuously for a period of 91 years – from 1906 (as part of the Ayr Burghs constituency) until 1997. The town forms part of the Ayr constituency in the Scottish Parliament, the first Conservative constituency seat in the Parliament, which has been represented by Conservative MSP John Scott since a by-election in 2000. In the UK Parliament Ayr is situated within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency.
Ayr is one of the largest retail centres along the south of Scotland and was recognised as the second healthiest town centre in the United Kingdom by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2014. Ayr has hosted the Scottish Grand National horse-racing steeplechase annually since 1965. The town also accommodates the headquarters of the Ayr Advertiser and Ayrshire Post newspapers and the West FM radio station.
The Ayr railway station has regular services to Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley, Stranraer, Girvan and Kilmarnock]. All services are operated by Abellio ScotRail. The town is served by the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport just 2 miles (3 km) north from Ayr, which offers regional and domestic air services across Europe and the British Isles. Ayr is served by three major motorway systems.
Alot to see in ( Ayr - UK ) such as :
Culzean Castle
Royal Troon Golf Club
Alloway Auld Kirk
Heads of Ayr railway station
Ayr Beach
Burns Cottage
Rozelle House Galleries
Wallace Tower
Citadel Leisure Centre
Loudoun Hall
( Ayr - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ayr . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ayr - UK
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Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving a...
Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving as the area's administrative centre. Historically, Ayr was the county town of Ayrshire until 1975. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. It is the 13th most populous locality in Scotland.
The town was established in 1205 and soon developed as the central market and port along the west coast of Scotland, becoming a prominent trading port to Ireland. Oliver Cromwell also established a Citadel along the south of the river Ayr, the ramparts of which remain visible to this day. As the birthplace of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the suburb of Alloway, in the south of the town, houses his former home and the Robert Burns Experience. Across the Victorian era coal and iron remained the central export of the town, with fishing and shipping also forming a significant sect of the local economy. Ayr later developed as a holiday resort, aspects of which remain the case today with the continued presence of a Butlins holiday park to the south of the town. The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr ran various shows across the late 20th century, attracting performers from across the United Kingdom, and despite its decline throughout the 2000s, it remains in operation today.
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Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving as the area's administrative centre. Historically, Ayr was the county town of Ayrshire until 1975. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. It is the 13th most populous locality in Scotland.
The town was established in 1205 and soon developed as the central market and port along the west coast of Scotland, becoming a prominent trading port to Ireland. Oliver Cromwell also established a Citadel along the south of the river Ayr, the ramparts of which remain visible to this day. As the birthplace of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the suburb of Alloway, in the south of the town, houses his former home and the Robert Burns Experience. Across the Victorian era coal and iron remained the central export of the town, with fishing and shipping also forming a significant sect of the local economy. Ayr later developed as a holiday resort, aspects of which remain the case today with the continued presence of a Butlins holiday park to the south of the town. The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr ran various shows across the late 20th century, attracting performers from across the United Kingdom, and despite its decline throughout the 2000s, it remains in operation today.
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At 12 noon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from party leaders and other MSPs in the Chamber.
1. Ruth Davidson: Question to be taken in Chambe...
At 12 noon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from party leaders and other MSPs in the Chamber.
1. Ruth Davidson: Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Richard Leonard: Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Patrick Harvie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Willie Rennie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Richard Lochhead: To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has
made of the potential impact on Scotland of a trade war between the United States and Europe
following the recent imposition of new tariffs.
6. Edward Mountain: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking
regarding Scottish Canals' financial situation.
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At 12 noon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from party leaders and other MSPs in the Chamber.
1. Ruth Davidson: Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Richard Leonard: Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Patrick Harvie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Willie Rennie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Richard Lochhead: To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has
made of the potential impact on Scotland of a trade war between the United States and Europe
following the recent imposition of new tariffs.
6. Edward Mountain: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking
regarding Scottish Canals' financial situation.
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Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/all-the-stations-full-theme/id1246506526?at=10lt4K&ct=allthestations (other stores are available....)
Geoff and Vicki are visiting ALL 2,563 national railway stations in Britain - view the progress map and loads more information about the project on the website at: http://allthestations.co.uk/
OneFootball: https://tinyurl.com/y2q73279
This is a video to help celebrate the 150th year of Stranraer Football Club. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone, but it's the year than this great club turn 150 years old.
Stranraer FC play at Stair Park and currently play in Scotland's League 2. Part of the SPFL.
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#Stranraer #Football #Scotland
James Hilton, Thomas Orr and Ruari Paton all write their names on the scoresheet as Stranraer cruise to victory to confirm their place in the top half of the league.
Commentary by Shaun Niven and Brian Martin.
Stranraer Academy is a secondary school in Stranraer in south west Scotland. It serves the area of Stranraer, the Rhins, and parts of the Machars.
The original Stranraer Academy was opened in 1845 on the site of the present Stranraer Campus of Dumfries & Galloway College. In 1965 a new Academy (B Block) was built alongside a new High School (A Block) and in 1970 the schools joined together.
Recent history
The Academy is a six-year comprehensive school, with a school roll above 1000, and is the second-most attended secondary school in Dumfries and Galloway. Nearly 100 full- and part-time teachers work at the academy, and are aided by a team of support staff.
In May 2006 the school's rector announced his retirement, following an unfavourable HMIe report in January 2006, and left the following August. Following his retirement, Joanna Pallet became Acting Head Teacher for a period, until a replacement (Norman Dawson) could be found.
The school received a follow-up report from HMIe January 2008. The inspectorate stated that there have been "significant improvements", particularly in terms of the overall quality of learning and teaching and that there had also been some improvements in pupils’ attainment, relative to schools with similar characteristics. They also stated that more now remained to be done to rebuild the school’s reputation in the community, improve attainment levels, address staffing difficulties and deal with outstanding health and safety issues.
Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council area and historic county town of Ayrshire. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and is the 12th most populous settlement in Scotland. The town adjoins the smaller town of Prestwick to the north, forming a single continuous urban area with the town.
Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and remaining a well-renowned port across the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a Citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell during the mid-17th Century. Towards the south of the town is the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in the suburb of Alloway. With the expansion of the railway during the 19th Century Ayr soon developed into a seaside resort. This remains the case today with tourism occupying a significant sect of the local economy in Ayr through the opening of a Butlin's holiday park on the southern headlands of the town and through the continued presence of the Gaiety Theatre, which ran various shows across the late 20th century attracting performers from across the United Kingdom.
Politically, Ayr is considerably more Conservative-voting than the remainder of Scotland, being represented by a Conservative MP continuously for a period of 91 years – from 1906 (as part of the Ayr Burghs constituency) until 1997. The town forms part of the Ayr constituency in the Scottish Parliament, the first Conservative constituency seat in the Parliament, which has been represented by Conservative MSP John Scott since a by-election in 2000. In the UK Parliament Ayr is situated within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency.
Ayr is one of the largest retail centres along the south of Scotland and was recognised as the second healthiest town centre in the United Kingdom by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2014. Ayr has hosted the Scottish Grand National horse-racing steeplechase annually since 1965. The town also accommodates the headquarters of the Ayr Advertiser and Ayrshire Post newspapers and the West FM radio station.
The Ayr railway station has regular services to Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley, Stranraer, Girvan and Kilmarnock]. All services are operated by Abellio ScotRail. The town is served by the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport just 2 miles (3 km) north from Ayr, which offers regional and domestic air services across Europe and the British Isles. Ayr is served by three major motorway systems.
Alot to see in ( Ayr - UK ) such as :
Culzean Castle
Royal Troon Golf Club
Alloway Auld Kirk
Heads of Ayr railway station
Ayr Beach
Burns Cottage
Rozelle House Galleries
Wallace Tower
Citadel Leisure Centre
Loudoun Hall
( Ayr - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Ayr . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Ayr - UK
Join us for more :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLP2J3yzHO9rZDyzie5Y5Og
http://placestoseein87.blogspot.com.eg/
https://plus.google.com/108460845579164318812
https://www.facebook.com/placestoseein87/
https://twitter.com/Placestoseein1
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/placestoseein
https://www.pinterest.com/placestoseein87/places-to-see-in/
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Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving as the area's administrative centre. Historically, Ayr was the county town of Ayrshire until 1975. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. It is the 13th most populous locality in Scotland.
The town was established in 1205 and soon developed as the central market and port along the west coast of Scotland, becoming a prominent trading port to Ireland. Oliver Cromwell also established a Citadel along the south of the river Ayr, the ramparts of which remain visible to this day. As the birthplace of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the suburb of Alloway, in the south of the town, houses his former home and the Robert Burns Experience. Across the Victorian era coal and iron remained the central export of the town, with fishing and shipping also forming a significant sect of the local economy. Ayr later developed as a holiday resort, aspects of which remain the case today with the continued presence of a Butlins holiday park to the south of the town. The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr ran various shows across the late 20th century, attracting performers from across the United Kingdom, and despite its decline throughout the 2000s, it remains in operation today.
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At 12 noon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from party leaders and other MSPs in the Chamber.
1. Ruth Davidson: Question to be taken in Chamber.
2. Richard Leonard: Question to be taken in Chamber.
3. Patrick Harvie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
4. Willie Rennie: Question to be taken in Chamber.
5. Richard Lochhead: To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has
made of the potential impact on Scotland of a trade war between the United States and Europe
following the recent imposition of new tariffs.
6. Edward Mountain: To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking
regarding Scottish Canals' financial situation.
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Parents have been told that Alicia Reid, 54, will not return to StranraerAcademy and that the council is trying to recruit a replacement ... Reid still collected her £90,000-a-year salary while suspended from Stranraer Academy ... CORONAVIRUS ... .
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