The underground oil storage tanks at Invergordon are massive compared to the ones above Montfode farm. I'm surprised nobody could find an alternative use for them.

Vivc113, there's not much I can access on scotlandsplaces.gov.uk at the moment but here is something about the house owner in the Ordnance Survey Name Book ; Hillhead, Kilbirnie, 1855 - 57 An excellent dwelling house with garden & shrubbery. It is situate about 30 chains north west of Kilbirnie;...

Would that be Thorne Travel in association with Weightwatchers (Kilwinning) ? Can't wait for their next video ad, could start a cult following. That's the busiest I've seen the Main Street since thon double doggie-wedding! after your question brianf ( just noticed it) I clicked the link to check bu...

Dont know about Cleeves Cove (ARB) do you remember a pub in Dalry that had a big Red sort of waggon wheel outside it's door ?. Was that the Dalry Inn past Roche Chemicals on the road to Kilbirnie? Italian guy (Franco ?)owned it and the Redburn Hotel at Irvine at the Volvo Roundabout. http://www.thr...

A date for your diary! This is a reminder that the AGM will be held in Nethermains Community Centre, Almswall Road, Kilwinning, ( previously known as the Blacklands Institute) on Monday 10th November at 7.00pm. It is expected to last no more than half an hour. You will have an opportunity to elect u...

I still search the Sunday papers for the Winton Rovers result (which strangely no one ever posts on Threetowners for the benefit of those of us who have moved elsewhere but retain an interest) and saw today that they had a 3-1 victory over Lugar Boswell in the first round of the 'NEW COIN HOLDINGS ...

Winton Rovers thread http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php/topic/217315-winton-rovers-fc-1415/?hl=winton you should create an account but you can guest if you wish ... almost every team has their own thread with postings about club matters which might not be allowed on the club's official site...

I think it's the Evening Times cup (previous sponsors ). New Coin I think is a one-arm bandit machine supplier and sponsor of the tournament for the West of Scotland. The Scottish Junior Cup games are playing next Saturday. I tried to find out other Junior results on Saturday night from the SJFA off...

30 Main Street is next to the Buffs Tavern, possible now the Rainbow Chinese Carry-Out but Papingo's is on the other side further up the town next to Revel's Pub.

for those interested in the military history, lookee here; Dear member Please find attached information about two talks at the North Ayrshire Heritage Centre in Saltcoats. On Tuesday 11 November, Saskia Tepe will talk about her mother's experiences as a survivor of the Holocaust. On Wednesday 12 Nov...

Robert Cowan owns Papingo the gents' hairdressers in Main Street facing the start of the Woodwynd. Robert lives in Kilwinning on the opposite side of the Abbey grounds from Papingo's. PM me for contact details.

Good win for the Buffs today brianf. 6 - 3 in the cup against Darvel. They're off to a flying start this season having scored 33 goals in 6 games and are clear at the top of the ADL league. They have a large squad with a good mixture of experience and younger guys and are expected to be promoted aga...