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Prestwick Aviation Tours We offer varied tours where we tell the fantastic story of the aviation site at Prestwick in Scotland. Welcome to Prestwick Aviation History Tours.

We provide varied walking tours of the perimeter of the fantastic aviation site at Prestwick Airport in Scotland. Even from the perimeter we can take you through the ages at Prestwick from the first aviation related activity in 1913 through to the varied aviation activities of today. We will relate stories of the early aviation pioneers in the 20s and 30s, the vital role that Prestwick played in World War 2 and the Cold War, the development of aircraft manufacturing on site and the boom in transatlantic jet travel during the 60s, 70, and 80 which took many Scots and their families to carve out new lives in the US and Canada. Similarly many US and Canadian citizens came in the opposite direction either as tourists seeking long lost ancestry or as Military Service personnel to serve their time at the bases at Prestwick, the Holy Loch, Edzell and others. We will also share with you the tragedies and the tough times times that Prestwick has endured over the years but also how the airfield has overcome all the challenges that have been thrown at it and how it is now operating in profit and about to enter into the space age.. We look forward to walking with you and relating the history, the highs and the lows, and the unique stories that make Prestwick such a special place to visit.

A huge thanks to the Ayr St. Columba's Group who invited me to present ' Full Circle - The Amazing History of Prestwick ...
02/11/2026

A huge thanks to the Ayr St. Columba's Group who invited me to present ' Full Circle - The Amazing History of Prestwick Airport Since 1913'. An excellent interactive session with some excellent questions and recollections! And thanks for the calendar purchases!

31/10/2026

We are lucky to have a Royal Canadian Air Force detachment of 3 C130s based at Glasgow Prestwick Airport albeit they are of the 'J' variety. They are involved in United Nations work in Africa as well as crucial support work for Ukraine.

Attended a great event last night run by the Clyde Aerospace Early Careers Network at the University of Strathclyde.  We...
28/10/2026

Attended a great event last night run by the Clyde Aerospace Early Careers Network at the University of Strathclyde. Well done to the student committee and the panelists!

26/10/2026

More roles available at Glasgow Prestwick Airport with Air China Cargo!

Due to Storm Boelo the tour planned for Sunday 25th October is postponed.  Those who were booked on the tour have now be...
24/10/2026

Due to Storm Boelo the tour planned for Sunday 25th October is postponed. Those who were booked on the tour have now been rebooked to either the 1st or the 8th November at 1.30pm. These extra tours have now created extra availabilities so if anyone would like to join us on either date please go to the website link in the comments and book via the Book Now button.

22/10/2026
There's another great presentation coming up from the Royal Aeronautical Society Prestwick Branch on Monday 9th November...
21/10/2026

There's another great presentation coming up from the Royal Aeronautical Society Prestwick Branch on Monday 9th November at 6.30pm for 7pm at UWS in Ayr. 'Maintaining legacy with the Red Arrows' by Wing Commander Andy King promises to be a most enlightening presentation! Entrance is only ÂŁ5 for non members and there's free entry to students and apprentices. More details in the comments:

The last scheduled walking tour of the season takes place on Sunday 25th October from 1.30pm.  This is the two mile, two...
18/10/2026

The last scheduled walking tour of the season takes place on Sunday 25th October from 1.30pm. This is the two mile, two hour tour of the North Side of Glasgow Prestwick Airport with an approximate 4pm finish. There are still places available so why not join us on Sunday 25th to explore the airfield rich past, its present growth and future opportunities. Book now at the Prestwick Aviation Tours website via the Book Now button. Sorry, I can't post the direct link as Facebook is now limiting us to only two links a month!

16/10/2026

An insight to security at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Here's the Passenger breakdown by route for August 2026 compared to August 2025.  Good rise by 7.8%.  No idea what the I...
15/10/2026

Here's the Passenger breakdown by route for August 2026 compared to August 2025. Good rise by 7.8%. No idea what the Ibiza flight was - diversion?

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