Welcome

Welcome to the website of Ayrshire & Wigtownshire CAMRA. Geographically, our branch is located in South West Scotland and covers an area of approximately 1600 square miles (4185 km²)

Currently, we have in excess of 650 members who are passionate about pub going and real ale. We are an active branch with regular social activities and a very successful festival which is held in early October each year. In addition, we publish a multi-award winning branch magazine called Full Pints with four issues printed annually.

News

National Recognition

Full Pints has, for the second time in recent years, been voted CAMRA National Magazine of the Year. The announcement and initial presentation of the certificate was made at the AGM in Coventry. A special congratulations to Stuart McMahon, our magazine editor.

Club of the Year Winner

Cambusdoon Sports Club was voted Ayrshire & Wigtownshire CAMRA Club of the Year for 2018. Having achieved this accolade, we can now confirm that it has also been judged Club of the Year 2018 for Scotland & Northern Ireland Branches CAMRA. Our congratulations to all concerned!

Community Buyout Success

Dunlop outlet, Merito has been successfully purchased in a community buyout. In a move that sees current staff retained, the pub will also become a a community hub. Plans include the development of upstairs areas as spaces for community activities and events including a space for homeworkers, a study area and a training kitchen.

More news …

What's On!

Festive Activities

The festive season is rapidly approaching and an early notification of a couple of events is required.

The South Ayrshire Xmas lunch takes place on Sunday, 9th December starting at 13:30. The venue this year in the Glen Park Hotel, Ayr. If you would like to participate please contact Donald Clark by emailing social@awcamra.org.uk asap providing both your name and membership number. A deposit of £5 per person is payable via bank transfer. Details will be provided by Donald. Please note that deposits will only be refunded in extenuating circumstances.

The Wigtownshire Xmas Social is also being held on Sunday, 9th December from 15:00. The venue is The Grapes in Stranraer. A finger buffet will be provided and hopefully live music. Those wishing to attend are asked to contact Malcolm McNeill, wigtownshire@awcamra.org.uk asap.

Our annual festive crawl returns to East Ayrshire this year. The crawl takes place on Thursday 27th December and starts in the Weston Tavern, Kilmaurs at 13:00. After enjoying a pint and a short bus ride into Kilmarnock, the gathering will head to the Wheatsheaf Inn for 14:00. Thereafter, the crawl will visit Fanny By Gaslight, Saltire Bar (formerly Breahead Bar), Brass & Granite and First Edition.

Our last crawl in Kilmarnock had over 80 participants. Can we match that this year? See you all on the big day!

More events ..

This is a list of events relevant to our branch over the coming weeks.

Social Media

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Facebook

As of 4th April 2018, Facebook no longer allow an embedded feed featuring a Facebook group.

To visit our Facebook group page, please click here.

Our festival also has a dedicated Facebook page. It can be found here.