Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette May 4, 1951 Ayrshire's First Television Aerial? What is believed to be Ayrshire's first television aerial has been erected on the roof of the Clydesdale Supply Co.'s premises at 26 Bridgegate, Irvine. It is 20 feet high and in the form of an H. According to Mr...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on October 12, 2011 100 YEARS AGO 1911 The first meeting of the newly constituted Ardrossan Improvements Committee was held last night when Mr Cant and Mr Thomas Guthrie were re-appointed chairman and secretary, and Mr C Murchie wa...

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette May 2, 1947 Ardrossan Man's Death Although he had been in ill-health for number of years, the passing of "Willie" Marroni, Ardrossan, came as a surprise to many when it became known last Sunday. Deceased came to Ardrossan from Italy many years ago, b...

Just for fun - perhaps even educational. :roll: 1. When is the next leap year? 2028 2. Prior to Edinburgh, what was the previous capital of Scotland? Dunfermline 3. How many horses are on each team in a polo match? Four 4. What was the surname of Del Boy and Rodney in Only Fools and Horses TV show?...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on October 5, 2011 100 YEARS AGO on October 13, 1911 The annual meeting of Ardrossan Woman's Unionist Association was held in Androssan Unionist Club on Friday afternoon when the office-bearers were elected. The juvenile section of...

Hamilton Advertiser April 26, 1930 Fatality at Lanarkshire Quarry An official of Nobel's Explosive Factory, Ardeer, was killed, and two workmen were injured, as the result of a fall of rock during blasting operations on Wednesday at Cathkin Quarries. Mr James Skinner, the Ardeer expert, who resided...

All the best for your special day, Tom. Hope you have an enjoyable day.

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 28, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on October 1861 THE late bellman of Saltcoats, John Gun, a Highlandman, on one occasion belled the town with the following characteristic intimation: "There was lost last night at the head o...

At the moment would like to know if there are any updates on the excavation at Montfode.I was there when Headland Archaeology found the graves Hi Isabel, welcome to threetowners! :) There hasn't been any further postings to the topic Early Christian cemetery at Montfode All I can suggest is that yo...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 21, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on September 29, 1861 The Town Council of Ardrossan having resolved to include within the bounds of the burgh the new block of houses behind Princes Street and at the harbour, this week erected a...

For clarity I've replaced the missing image in this post It shows where this building was located on the rocks at Saltcoats and where the photo would have been taken from.

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette
April 11, 1952

School Gets Church Bell
The bell of Old Ardrossan Parish Church, Saltcoats, has been erected for use at Saltcoats J.S. School.
Ayrshire Education Committee have made themselves responsible for its safe keeping.