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Ayrshire

American

[air-sheer, -sher] / ˈɛər ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

one of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.

Ayrshire British

/ ˈɛəʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

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
any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle

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Its members meet at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, where charity The King's Foundation is based, which will get the money raised.

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Billy from Ayrshire said his son's experiences of academy football in Scotland left him with "numerous unhappy memories of crushed boys and families".

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"It helps you feel independent in the community," the 18-year-old from Ayrshire said.

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The former US president arrived at the resort in South Ayrshire after flying in to Prestwick Airport.

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He is later expected to visit the Trump Turnberry course in Ayrshire before travelling to his course in Doonbeg on Ireland's west coast.

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