River Doon: Last News

Police and river wardens are joining forces to tackle illegal salmon fishing in Ayrshire.

A veterans’ charity's former care facility is up for sale as a major development opportunity.

New research has revealed the top 10 wintery walks in the UK for people to embark on during the cold season and three of them are located in Scotland.

An iconic Ayrshire hotel has unveiled its grand re-opening plans under its new owners.

A book sculpture crafted out of the pages of a copy of Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter has fetched £10,000 at an auction.

A stunning Ayrshire coastal route will feature in the latest episode of a TV series tonight.

Doonfoot, sits on the banks of the River Doon and enjoys many perks including the picturesque and tranquil garden grounds and an impressive sun deck which offers al fresco dining all year round.

South Ayrshire's waterways of waste.Charlotte Megret and Neil Smith – known as the Rubbish Paddlers – have been paddle boarding along the River Doon and out to sea; picking up rubbish as they go. The pair, who live in Maybole and are both outdoor educators with Neil working at nearby Dolphin House, hope to give something back to the places they paddle, encourage a circular economy by upcycling finds and share their environmental nuggets along the way.

Flouting youngsters have been slammed for getting bevvied and breaking social distancing rules during lockdown.Police have been forced to go on patrol after a number of reports of anti-social behaviour by young people.The groups have been gathering near Ayr’s River Doon, Fullarton Woods in Troon and the Marchburn area of Prestwick.Prestwick councillor Hugh Hunter is disappointed by the problems and he’s called on the flouters to remind themselves of the current pandemic.Hugh told the Post: “Until very recently the people of South Ayrshire, including young people, have been diligent in observing the social distancing safety rules imposed by the Scottish Government.“Just as we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel it is very