Still on the go today, originally based in Troon but now have a garage in Prestwick with head office in Ayr and one in Gretna.
Coaches are still Cream and Green and have same logo`s as they had in the 50`s.. and still doing tours

We must suppose that Irish and Scottish people got along fine, Irish immigrants were inclined to settle in or around their point of disembarkation, usually the west coast of Scotland, because of their poverty and poor health. The Irish are well known as hard working people, and work at that time in ...

My grandfather was born and brought up on Maybole Street Kilbirnie (Hughes) the family lived there from the late 1800s till the 1920s My late aunt Margaret used to visit My great grandmther at Maybole street as a child and she recalled that there were several Irish families living on the street at t...

IBERIA 1873 was a 4,689 gross ton ship, length 433.4ft x beam 45ft, two funnels, three masts (rigged for sail), iron hull, single screw and a speed of 14 knots. Accommodation for 100-1st, 150-2nd and 340-3rd class passengers. Built by John Elder & Co, Glasgow, she was launched for Pacific Steam ...

Thank you all so much for your birthday wishes, had a most enjoyable day
Murray

I can recall doing repairs to Kirkpatricks van while working in Maconochies of Kilmarnock back in the mid seventies, it was known as a Commer Walkthrough van.
If I recall right it was in a few times for damage to bodywork , I always thought that it was based in Irvine at that time.

Thanks to all for birthday wishes, had a great day

Many Thanks to you all, had a great day but now nursing the after effects

Thanks to all for your birthday greetings,very much appreciated.

Murray

Happy belated birthday wishes " Auld Yin " keep on going the "ton" is getting closer

The wee house was built by the Cunninghams of Auchinharvie who originally constructed the harbour, and was taken over by the borough of Saltcoats in 1912, it would then probably transfer to Cunningham district council and finally to North Ayrshire council who probably would say they don't know who i...

I will look forward to that, sounds good

Murray