Happy birthday, Carol, hope you have a lovely special day.

From the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 14 November 2007.
The 1982 story on the remote controlled survey submarine sounds interesting.

The area of sand Hughie, which you and I and a few others will remember so well, was imported, I think, to fill in previous quarry workings. But imported from where? Many ships returned in ballast, specially those coal ships returning from Ireland. Just a thought, could the sand have arrived as bal...

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Hughie, I assume you will be in touch with her family and will let them know how we all miss her.

I'll do that. Though I'm sure they're aware of it as I pointed them to the original topic showing concerns for morag, Here. Where I've added a link to this topic.

I'm sorry to have to tell you that our dear Morag in Southern California has passed away. I'm devastated, we've all lost a dear friend in Morag. Condolences to all her family and friends. May she rest in peace. This from her BIL, John, in Stevenston. Hughie I’m sad to say that Morag passed away yest...

Kyleshill May 1957 002.jpg the names of those unknown? Source John Bone: Can anyone add names to those who are listed as unknown? Back row Left to right: John Bone, Jack Dallas, Kevin Archibald, Robert Thompson, Unknown, James (Pimi) Wight, David Smart, William Boyd, Robert Priestley, Robert Beatti...

Great post, Penny. The mind boggles as to how the coin came to be in that sand behind Eglinton school.

It's hard to imagine that yesterday we are shivering with a top temp of 14 degrees while further north they are having catastrophic bush fires - that's Australia. It's so early, these things don't normally occur till January and February.

Found this amongst hoarded stuff from some years ago. Can't recall seeing the Saltcoats saltworks image in the 5th page before.

Hi Gary, Welcome to threetowners. You are most welcome to add such images. You can click on the attachment button which is under the post you are compiling and from there you can add a couple of images. There is a practice topic for members Here if you feel the need.

Oops! Missed that. Hope you have a great day Neil.

Anything to support my lovely, Niece, Suzanne in her quest to raise funds for the Sottish Association of Mental Health would be appreciated.