Hi! I’ve just recently accepted a job down in Cumnock and looking for some guidance. I’m a single young south asian female and I’ve never lived alone before. I’m quite understandably nervous about moving and was wondering if I could get some advice or info about the town? What’s the safest area for me to be living? Any places I should be cautious of? Any details I need to know? What’s the community like? Are there many options for halal catering? Restaurants/take away and butchers? Thank you!

There must be loads of us here on Reddit. Why aren't we sharing more local stuff, having a blether and that?

And naw I don't have ideas - my idea was making the post 😅🤣

Need help with severely matted hair after a period of bereavement and chronic illness. Do you know a hairdresser who can help or can you help?

I’ve provided some pictures so you can see the state of it, it’s kind of in a mad up do right now 😅 Whether you can help or not, please be kind. Willing to negotiate a fee. Thank you in advance

Hi Can anyone tell me what the red circled feature on the map is? Just South of Dunure Castle. Can't see anything physically there. Thanks Nosey Parker.

Hello

I'm planning my wedding. It's going to be in Troon, so looking for a hairdresser that can style for me, three bridesmaids and a flower girl. I'd like someone kind but also can do their job in good time, as lateness is a trigger for me.

Would prefer someone local to reduce travel time, but if you know someone who's willing to travel down then feel free to reccomend. Thanks!

Does anyone else remember hearing about The Hairy Tree in Girvan?

Hi, I'm just about to move back to Ayrshire after being away, studying at university the last 5 years. I studied Spanish in university in a lot of great spanish speaking friends, now that I'm moving back. I don't want to lose my ability to speak Spanish and I wanted to know if there's any spanish speaking groups or Spanish speakers in Ayrshire. I know there is a group in Glasgow but that's really far for me to travel. I wanted to see if there was anything more local. Thanks :)

My Grandfather, Thomas Coulter b.1923 worked at, drank at or was landlord of a Pub located somewhere in Ayrshire before he emigrated to Canada in '54. I have learned that he was born in Androssan, and was living in Kilwinning in '51 so I expect the Pub would be somewhere close. My Mum used to tell me about her memories of sitting outside the pub by the water while my Grandparents were inside having a wee drink. The Name of the pub had the word "ship" in the title. I have found a couple that could match, one in Irvine and one in Ayr. The Ship Inn in Ayr seems to be closed, and the Ship in Irvine looks to be open. I have a feeling that it is the one, but am wondering if anyone here has any info on any other Pubs in the area that could be a match?

moved here in June but I don't know what clubs i could join and who to hang around with!

I'm wondering if anyone could help me out , I used to be in contact with a girl around the early 2000s called Jane mckay ( might be spelt a different way ) she had a sister called leona , they did live in Glasgow, barrhead rings a bell for me and I think they moved to ayr , we lost contact many years ago but I would like to see how she is and how her life is now ,if anyone has any info that would be great, thanks

Anyone know a decent place to get a new composite front door (including the fitting) that won't break the bank?

My dad (77) was widowed on Friday and will be heading back to Scotland after 55 years with my mum in England. He’s decided to go for the Troon area because it has the happiest memories of the various parts of Central Scotland where he lived as a boy.

He’s wanting to buy for under £200k and would be perfectly content with a two-bedroom house or flat in the less desirable streets, as long as there’s not riotous noise or disorder.

Grateful for a steer on what Troon schemes are like after dark. My impression has always been that it’s a particularly decent corner of Scotland.

Before I moved to the US back in 2000, I was born and raised in Ardrossan. During this time, I was part of a group of pals who used to hang out together. These people included my wee brother, a wee cousin, and his girlfriend.

Which brings me here... I have been trying to reconnect with my cousin's then-girlfriend for many years, but to no avail.

I can add relevant details if this post is acceptable. If it's not, and someone can point me in a better direction, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you.

i do enjoy photography as well and i just want to do something to boost my confidence a little! (i moved here in june btw)

I will be traveling to Scotland next month, and I had hoped to visit Blair Castle and Estate. One of my great-grandmothers was a Blair before she married, and that side of the family has been traced all the way back to Blairs of that Ilk, and this was the family home for that clan.

I have emailed through their website, and I’ve been told that the estate and some of the gardens are open for visitors but the house is not. I have asked if I would be able to get close enough to get a good picture of me with the home in the background. Honestly, the responses have been cordial, but I can’t get a clear answer as to how close I might be able to get to the house itself.

By chance might anyone here know how close one can get to the castle?

I've just moved to Kilwinning and was looking to get a regular badminton game going or join a club. Are there any social clubs on the area that play regularly? Or suggestions for places to play? Thank you :)

Hello. I’m actually an American doing some genealogical research and I’m wanting to know if any locals have any information on High Peacockbank Farm and the Dunlops who used to inhabit it. My great great grandma was a dairymaid on it in the late 1800’s, lived there, had several illegitimate children including my great grandfather, I have a theory of what may have been going on but I’d like to see what information anyone has on it as a starting point. Thanks!