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id: 45ff3ef4ea
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-10 10:54 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:56 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Providence plans friendship pact with Ayr, Scotland

The City of Providence plans a November 27–30 St. Andrew's weekend and a friendship pact with Ayr, Scotland, according to the city.

Section: [City Hall](/providence/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Brett Smiley](/providence/wiki/brett-smiley.md), [Ayr](/providence/wiki/ayr.md)

## Coverage

- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/smiley-announces-friendship-pact-between-providence-and-ayr-scotland/), 2026-11-10 10:54 EST: Providence enters friendship pact with Ayr, Scotland
- [City of Providence News](https://www.providenceri.gov/providence-to-sign-friendship-pact-with-ayr-scotland-host-st-andrews-weekend/) (city agency), 2026-11-10 12:08 EST: Providence to Sign Friendship Pact with Ayr, Scotland; Host St. Andrew’s Weekend
- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/providence-to-host-first-st-andrews-weekend-signing-friendship-pact-with-scottish-town-ayr-scotland-honoring-scottish-community-providence-tartan-army-nov-10-2026), 2026-11-10 18:56 EST: Providence to host first St. Andrew’s weekend, signing friendship pact with Scottish town

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