Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland Wee Toon in South Ayrshire Scotland and Ancient capital of Carrick
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybole As ‘Miniboll’ its history dates back to the 1100s.

Maybole
In former times, Maybole was the capital of the district of Carrick. The town is known locally for its many striking buildings: the Town Hall, built in 1887; Maybole Castle, which dates back to the 1560s and was the town house and winter residence of the Earls of Cassillis; and the Parish Church, which was built of an orange stone in 1808 and features a distinctive square six-stepped spire

. Dwight D Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces – who later became the 34th President of the United States of America – spent many holidays at nearby Culzean Castle and played golf locally. He was also a keen fisherman and was a frequent visitor to the town which he always considered, as he is reported to have said, as ‘his Scottish hometown’. On Saturday 5 October 1946 the Freedom of the Burgh was conferred on him by the townspeople. President Eisenhower, in his remarks after the ceremony, said he would “always consider himself a true Minnieboler, if not by birth, at least by adoption”. Norris D McWhirter, founding editor of the Guinness Book of World Records, was a descendant of the McWhirter’s of Maybole. Robert MacBryde (1913-1966) was born in Maybole and became a well known theatre designer and painter of the ‘Modern’ school of art. Professor Dr Federico Kauffmann-Doig, a Peruvian historian and archaeologist and former Peruvian Ambassador to Germany, is a descendant of John Doig who was born in Maybole on 24 June 1792 and who emigrated to Peru in 1820. Along with his daughter, the Professor visited Maybole for the Year of Homecoming in 2009.

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20/04/2026

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It was a pleasure to welcome the First Minister and Katie Hagmann to the Carrick Centre yesterday.

We were delighted to have the opportunity to showcase everything that happens here at the heart of our community, from our busy café and welcoming spaces to the wide range of activities and support we provide each week. As a local community hub, we’re proud to currently employ 21 members of staff, creating valuable jobs alongside opportunities for volunteering and skills development.

During his visit, the First Minister took the time to meet with staff, volunteers, and members of our community, hearing first-hand about the difference the Carrick Centre makes to people of all ages. We were proud to share our ongoing work supporting local people, tackling isolation, and creating opportunities for connection, learning, and wellbeing.

Visits like this are a valuable opportunity to highlight the importance of community-led spaces and the impact they have every single day.

How many people in this photo can you name - Youth Club late 1970s
27/03/2026

How many people in this photo can you name - Youth Club late 1970s

This year's recipient of the Matt Dunnachie trophy was presented with the award at the recent NCCBC Annual General Meeti...
25/03/2026

This year's recipient of the Matt Dunnachie trophy was presented with the award at the recent NCCBC Annual General Meeting, appropriate as Mark Fletcher has Chaired the Scottish Power benefit company, since its inception. Mark also Chaired Maybole Community Council and Maybole Regeneration Project until family relocation meant he had to step back from these time consuming roles.

Mark has been involved in many projects not only within Maybole, but across North Carrick, including the refurbishment of local play-parks, new skate park and the distribution of capital to local projects. Although Mark will be around NCCBC for a time, the area will always be grateful for Mark's time and effort expended in his various roles within North Carrick.

How many remembered the Callaghan Shop on High Street, Maybole - Now the Medical Centre - Manager for the shop in the 70...
21/12/2025

How many remembered the Callaghan Shop on High Street, Maybole - Now the Medical Centre - Manager for the shop in the 70s was Stanley Bone - share your memories

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24/11/2025

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Ayr United today launched the first of its new School Supporters' Clubs at Carrick Academy in Maybole.

More than 100 pupils have signed up - a quarter of the school - to back United as part of the scheme which has been driven by United's Youth Board (pictured below).

First team boss Scott Brown and managing director, Graeme Mathie, paid a visit to the school to welcome the new intake.

Mathie told the Ayrshire Post: "We're thrilled to kick this off with such a strong uptake at our first school. Credit to those on the ground at Carrick for really driving forward with this idea and bringing it to life.

"This is about building a legacy in our communities and the pupils who are on board will hopefully see the benefit of engaging with the club as we move forward."

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