Now Ayrshire Radio- Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot is joined by Gregg McEwan, General Manager and Chief Executive of Kilmarnock Football Club.

Gregg takes listeners behind the scenes at one of Scotland's oldest and most historic football clubs, discussing what it takes to lead a modern football organisation both on and off the pitch. From commercial growth and community engagem...

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot Boyce is joined by one of Ayrshire's best-known farming personalities, Cammy Wilson from The Sheep Game.

What started as a way of sharing everyday life on the farm has grown into one of the UK's most popular farming channels, with hundreds of thousands of followers tuning in to see the highs and lows of modern agriculture. Afte...

In this special episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot is joined by Rodney and Ricky, the driving force behind the incredible Ayr Taxi Day Out.

Inspired by the long-standing tradition of community taxi outings, the Ayr Taxi Day Out brings together local taxi drivers, businesses, and supporters to provide a memorable day out for children, young carers, and families across South Ayrshire—all completely free of c...

In this special episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot is joined by this week's Local Legend, Margarette Bryan MBE.

Recently awarded an MBE for services to business, Margarette reflects on a remarkable career spanning business, manufacturing, mentoring, and community service. With decades of experience in the Scottish textiles industry, alongside extensive involvemen...

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot is joined by local legend Jade Mair, founder of Little Play Planet in Ayr.

Jade shares the story behind creating the popular role-play centre, where children can explore, imagine, and learn through play in a unique mini-town setting. From turning an idea into a thriving business to creating memorable experiences for local families, Jade discusses the challenges, rewards...

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot Boyce is joined by Charlie and Lyndsey Shaw from Ayrshire Chip N Logs, a family-run business based at Crofthead Farm in Sorn that has been supplying premium wood fuel products across Ayrshire and the west of Scotland since 2016.

Charlie and Lyndsey share the story behind the business, from its agricultural roots to becoming a trusted supplier of kiln-dried logs, woodchi...

In this heartwarming episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot Boyce is joined by Beth Browning and her daughter Emily from Beth Browning's Bakery.

Together, they share the remarkable story behind one of Ayrshire's best-loved bakeries, reflecting on how the business began, the challenges they've overcome, and the journey that has seen them earn industry recognition and prestigious awards along the way. As a family-run ...

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot  is joined by Gregor Stewart from Stewart: Temperature Solutions to discuss the growth of one of Ayrshire’s leading climate control and renewable energy businesses.

From air conditioning and refrigeration to heat pumps, solar energy, and sustainable heating solutions, Gregor shares the journey of building a family-run business that now supports homes and comm...

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights with Elliot Boyce, Elliot chats with David Stirrat from Creamy Cheesecake Company about building a successful local food brand, the passion behind the business, and why supporting local producers matters more than ever. From handcrafted cheesecakes to growing a loyal Ayrshire following, David shares the journey behind the business and the challenges of entrepreneurship in the food industry.

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This week Elliot is joined by Lorraine Murdoch, the driving force behind the Ayr County Show — one of Ayrshire’s most iconic and long-standing community events.

For over 21 years, Lorraine has played a central role in organising and managing the show, helping it grow into a much-loved annual highlight that brings together farmers, families, businesses, and the wider community. In this episode, she shares the story behin...

This week Elliot is joined by John Gall of Brownings the Bakers — one of Ayrshire’s most recognisable and much-loved businesses.

From humble beginnings to becoming a household name across the region, John shares the story behind the brand, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build and sustain a local business with such a strong reputation. It’s a journey shaped by tradition, hard work, and...

A thriving outlet. A beloved café. A sudden fire that changed everything. In this powerful episode, Elliot Boyce of Ayrshire Insights speaks with James Broughton about the night the Cumnock Factory Outlet went up in flames — and the extraordinary comeback that followed. From the ashes rose not just a rebuilt business, but a renewed sense of community. This is a story of resilience, local pride, and the people of...

In this week’s Ayrshire Insights on Now Ayrshire Radio, Elliot Boyce is joined by Gayle Watson from Ayrshire Climbing Centre in Kilmarnock.

Gayle shares the journey behind creating Ayrshire’s first indoor climbing centre, from early beginnings to building an inclusive space for all abilities. The conversation explores the challenges, proud moments, and the positive impac...

This week on Local Legend Spotlight, Elliot Boyce is joined by award-winning business owner Katie Stephen, the driving force behind Dog & Hound Boutique in Stewarton.

From her early beginnings to building a brand that’s now recognised for excellence, Katie shares the real story behind her journey — the leap into business, the challenges that tested her, and the moments that made it all worthwhile.

As always, we kick...

This week on Ayrshire Insights, Elliot Boyce sits down with Liam Gallagher from Senjokai Karate for an engaging and insightful conversation about discipline, dedication, and the power of martial arts in shaping both body and mind.

Liam shares his journey into karate, the philosophy behind Senjokai, and how training goes far beyond physical fitness—building confidence, resilience, and respect in students of all ages. From gras...

This week on Ayrshire Insights, we’re joined by Fiona McKenzie, founder of CentreStage in Kilmarnock.

Fiona shares the remarkable journey that took her from a 20-year career as a secondary school Principal Teacher of Music to becoming one of Ayrshire’s most influential community leaders. She talks about the early challenges, the vision behind using the arts to transform lives, and how CentreStage has grown into a p...

In this episode, we sit down with Isobel and Andy from Studio16, the Ayr‑based high‑end detailing studio making waves across Scotland and beyond. Andy founded the business, and together he and Isobel have transformed Studio16 into one of the country’s most respected names in automotive and motorcycle detailing.

In just 12 months, Isobel has become the UK’s only International Detailing Association Certified Female Detail...