Ailsa Stewart

Ailsa Stewart
Home and Away character
Judy Nunn as Ailsa Stewart (2000)
Portrayed by	Judy Nunn (1988–2003) Nancye Hayes (2000)
Duration	1988–2000, 2002–2003
First appearance	17 January 1988 (1988-01-17)
Last appearance	13 February 2003 (2003-02-13)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Alan Bateman (1988) Julie McGuaran (2002)
In-universe information Other names Ailsa Hogan Occupation Owner of Hogan's General Store Co-owner of The Bayside Diner Father Harold O'Rourke Brothers Tony O'Rourke Sisters Bridget Jackson Husband Alf Stewart (1988–2000) Sons Duncan Stewart Daughters Shauna Bradley Stepdaughters Quinn Jackson Roo Stewart Nephews Troy Jackson Justin Jackson Nieces Emma Jackson

Ailsa Stewart (also Hogan) is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Home and Away, played by Judy Nunn. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 January 1988. Ailsa was married to Alf Stewart and had a son Duncan. When Nunn decided to leave to devote more time with her novels, she was one of only four original cast members. The role of Ailsa was briefly played by theatre star Nancye Hayes whilst Nunn was taking leave due to illness in 2000.