The Carnegie Library in Ayr hosted a lively launch for Life is a Locker Room, the debut book by local author Gordon Inglis.
Local author draws on sport and business experience
Inglis, who attended Prestwick Academy and later played professional football before moving into business and leadership roles, used the event to outline the themes of his book. He framed football as a vehicle for discussing management, teamwork and personal development, offering anecdotes from his sporting career alongside insights from his business experience.
The launch attracted a steady local turnout, with attendees able to ask questions, buy signed copies and speak directly with the author. South Ayrshire Libraries organised the afternoon and thanked the community for supporting a local writer.
"Thank you to everyone who joined us at Carnegie Library for an enjoyable afternoon with local author Gordon Inglis at the launch of his new book," a library spokesman said.
What happened at the event
- Author talk drawing on both sport and business experience
- Audience Q&A and book signing
- Opportunity to purchase signed copies of Life is a Locker Room
The book is presented as an accessible exploration of leadership and self-improvement, using practical examples from the locker room to illustrate broader points about how teams and leaders operate. Attendees described the talk as engaging and relevant to anyone with an interest in sport, management or local authorship.
Event details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author | Gordon Inglis |
| Book | Life is a Locker Room |
| Venue | Carnegie Library, Ayr |
| Connections | Former pupil of Prestwick Academy; ex-professional footballer; now in business and leadership |
For local readers interested in similar events, South Ayrshire Libraries regularly stages author talks, signings and community sessions at branches across the council area. The library service posts details of forthcoming events on its website and social media channels.
This launch underlined the role public library spaces continue to play in promoting local culture and providing forums for discussion about subjects that cross sporting and professional life.
