This week on Ayrshire Insights, we’re joined by Fiona McKenzie, founder of CentreStage in Kilmarnock.

Fiona shares the remarkable journey that took her from a 20-year career as a secondary school Principal Teacher of Music to becoming one of Ayrshire’s most influential community leaders. She talks about the early challenges, the vision behind using the arts to transform lives, and how CentreStage has grown into a powerful hub for creativity, opportunity and community in Ayrshire.

In this episode, we sit down with Isobel and Andy from Studio16, the Ayr‑based high‑end detailing studio making waves across Scotland and beyond. Andy founded the business, and together he and Isobel have transformed Studio16 into one of the country’s most respected names in automotive and motorcycle detailing.

In just 12 months, Isobel has become the UK’s only International Detailing Association Certified Female Detailer and one of only 11 people worldwide to earn specialist motorcycle detailing certification — achievements matched only by her recent international win in Orlando, where she was crowned Newcomer of the Year.

We dive into their journey: how they balance business and partnership, the challenges of entering a male‑dominated industry, the proudest moments of their rise, and the impact Studio16 has made on Ayrshire’s community. Plus: walk‑in tunes, quick‑fire questions, bargains of the week, and what’s next for this powerhouse duo.