
OiR Ayr
We provide organised activity groups for the retired and the over 50’s
OiR Outlook Christmas 2025 Magazine is available to view/download here!
Wednesday photography group informal competition winners 2026. For links to full size images and the group’s 2026 calendar images go to the group page – Indoor – Photography Wednesday.

The Ayr OiR Cycling group July run atop Lowther Hill above the historic mining village of Wanlockhead on their Thursday run. Great weather but an arduous climb in windy conditions. A great effort from everyone!

A showcase of photos from the Tuesday Photography Group’s display at Rozelle Gallery spring 2026.

Read about Harry, our oldest OiR member!
Membership subscriptions:
New members joining from August will pay £25 but have their membership valid to the end of the following year. Otherwise, the £25 is payable.
OiR Ayr, as an organisation, supports the aims of the Alloway Tunnel Project and encourages its members to do likewise.
More information can be found on the “Groups- Outdoor” pull-down tab.
This link will take you to the South Ayrshire Lifeline site: southayrshirelifeline.org
An article from ageUK on the Benefits of Social Connections
An article from the UKRI on Mental Health and Social Relationships
A BBC article on the Benefits of Rambling

Here are some of our numerous indoor groups which include Tai Chi, Folk Club, Lunch Club, Sew & Stitch, Drawing & Art and many more.
This is a selection of a few of our outdoor groups which include Hill & Mountain Walks, Cycling, Cyclajets and Saturday Monthly Walks


