Ayrshire
Americannoun
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one of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
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Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.
noun
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a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975–96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
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any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
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Another company, AI Pathfinder, is backing an industrial park in Irvine in North Ayrshire which it says could bring in £15bn of investment.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Scottish Swimming, the national governing body for swimming, diving, open water, artistic swimming and water polo in Scotland, said it was "disappointed" by South Ayrshire Council's decision.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
A South Ayrshire Council spokesperson said it was committed to supporting participation in aquatic sport and said the change would introduce 700 additional Learn 2 Swim places.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
It is also possible that O'Neill's men have dropped more Premiership points by the time Hearts get under way in Ayrshire, with an away crowd of more than 4,000 backing them.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
In reward for his services, she gave him the revenue of the Abbey of Crossraguel in Ayrshire, worth about 500l. a year.
From Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) by Bell, Henry Glassford
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