A family from Dumfries welcomed what could be Scotland's first baby born on Christmas Day.
18.12.2022 - 17:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
GPs and pharmacies across the region will be shut for the Christmas and New Year break.
But we've compiled a list of all of the pharmacies open across North, South, and East Ayrshire and everything you need to know to stay on top of the latest winter health advice.
Out of hours, you can speak with a number of pharmacists via NHS 24 when you call 111 or you can also get valuable advice from NHS inform.
GP practices in North Ayrshire are closed on Boxing Day and Tuesday, December 27, and then again on Monday, January 2, and Tuesday, January 3.
On Christmas Eve, most pharmacies will be open as normal, except Morrisons Pharmacy, 4 Irvine Road, Largs, which will close earlier than usual. The new opening times for this pharmacy on Saturday, December 24, will be 9am – 5.30pm.
Christmas Day:
All pharmacies will be closed, except:
Boots Pharmacy, 27 Almswall Road, Kilwinning – 11am – 1pm
Boots Pharmacy, 22/24 High Street, Irvine – 1pm – 3pm
Monday, December 26:
All pharmacies will be closed, except:
Boots Pharmacy, 9 Lower Vennel, Irvine – 12noon – 2pm
Davidsons Chemist, 20 Main Street, Dreghorn – 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday, December 27:
All pharmacies will be closed, except:
Penman Pharmacy, 2 Eglinton Street, Beith – 9am – 5.30pm
Boots Pharmacy, 1 Fullarton Square, Irvine – 11am – 5pm
Morrisons Pharmacy, 4 Irvine Road, Largs - 10am – 4pm
On New Year's Eve, most pharmacies will be open as normal, except Morrisons Pharmacy, 4 Irvine Road, Largs, which will close earlier than usual. The new opening times for this pharmacy on Saturday, December 31, will be 9am – 5.30pm.
New Year's Day:
All pharmacies will be closed, except:
Boots Pharmacy, 9a Frew Terrace, Irvine – 11am – 3pm
Monday, January 2:
All pharmacies will be closed, except:
Lawthorn Pharmacy, 1 Cardow
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