We meet weekly on Wednesdays in the Mercure Ayr Hotel, Ayr, and fortnightly on Wednesdays at local venues over the summer months.
Welcome to the Club
Founded 54 years ago, Ayr Writers’ Club is one of the biggest and most successful writing groups in Scotland.
Whether you have never written before, or are a published author, new members and visitors (£4) are always welcome. Why not try a couple of nights – browse the 2025/26 Programme – pick out your favourite evening
Writing for Pleasure – and Profit!
Would you like to see your work in print, broadcast on radio or television, performed in the theatre, or made into a film?
What’s good about the club? – ENCOURAGEMENT – to be adventurous and try something new. VARIETY – no two weeks are ever the same. INSPIRATION – from hearing invited speakers, or from other members’ successes.
Carolyn O'Hara
What the club offers
The club offers a variety of speakers, workshops and feedback nights. All types of writing are covered by our many published and successful members. There are club competitions adjudicated by experienced writers in their field. Members are also invited to attend the 2-night Scottish Association of Writers’ Conference Weekend in March, held at the Hilton Hotel, Cumbernauld.
We also offer, by the way – friendship, fun and plenty of laughs – at no extra cost!
| OFFICE BEARERS | |
| PRESIDENT | Fiona Johnson |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Marion Husband |
| TREASURER | Chris Palmer |
| MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY | Fiona McFadzean |
| COMPETITIONS SECRETARY | Linda Brown |
| PUBLICITY and ARCHIVIST | Matt Richardson |
| PROGRAMME LIAISON | Fiona Johnson |
| COMMITTEE MEMBER | Kirsty Hammond, Gavin Tudhope, Jennifer Lerpiniere, Lizzie Gowans |
| SAW DELEGATE | Fiona McFadzean |
| AYR ARTS GUILD REPRESENTATIVE | Maggie Bolton |
| Linda Brown | |
| THREADS | Fiona Johnson |
| BLOG- BAGGER | Fiona Johnson |
| WEBSITE | Linda Brown, Fiona Johnson |