This week on Ayrshire Insights, Elliot Boyce chats with Shona Thorne of Thorne Travel about what it really takes to run a successful travel agency in today’s fast-changing world. Shona opens up about the behind-the-scenes of building a trusted brand, managing a team, adapting to global travel trends, and keeping customer service at the heart of everything they do. From booking dream holidays to navigating industry challenges, it’s a fascinating look at the business of travel—rooted right here in Ayrshire.

In this episode, Elliot Boyce sits down with Brandon Van Rensburg and Mark Blake, the creative duo behind Spudbuds—one of Ayrshire’s tastiest and most talked-about food spots. They chat about how the idea came to life, the journey of building a local food brand, and what it takes to stand out in the ever-growing street food scene. It’s a fun and flavourful conversation you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of Ayrshire Insights, Elliot Boyce sits down with Gordon Rennie, the visionary behind Gro Coffee, for a warm and wide-ranging conversation over a cup of something special. Recorded on location at the heart of Ayrshire’s café culture, this episode dives into Gordon’s journey from idea to institution, the role of local businesses in shaping community identity, and what it takes to create a space that’s more than just a coffee shop.

In this episode, Elliot Boyce catches up with Robert Honeyman from The McKinstry Company, one of South West Scotland’s leading law firms. They chat about Robert’s path into law, the firm’s strong local ties, and how McKinstry continues to support the community while adapting to the changing legal landscape. It’s a relaxed and insightful conversation with a focus on people, place, and purpose.

In this episode, Elliot Boyce takes the conversation beyond football with Billy Bowie, Director at Kilmarnock Football Club. They chat about more than just the game—touching on the club’s role in the community, Billy’s journey, and what it’s like behind the scenes at Killie.

In our very first episode, Elliot Boyce kicks things off with none other than Billy Bowie — the man behind tankers, hotels, and a whole lot of Kilmarnock pride.

Billy shares his journey from growing up in Ayrshire to building Billy Bowie Special Projects, investing in local businesses, and of course, his deep connection with Kilmarnock FC.