Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette April 8, 1949 "Tinkle-Inky" Goes up for 10 days John Campbell (61) described as a vagrant of no fixed abode, and better known to Stevenston folks as "Tinkle-inky", was convicted at Stevenston J.P. Court on Wednesday, on a charge of lodging ...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 14, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on SEPTEMBER 1861 STEVENSTON Subscription School examination took place in the presence of 180 males and females. Mr Harwood teaches the boys and Miss Young is in charge of the girls. Ardeer Bowl...

This relates to this month's Quiz. See question 10. Originally from FB page "Ayrshire Buzz"'. Image said to have been taken from a point between Ardrossan and Seamill.

Managed 6 always thought New York was called the big Apple ???? This from Google: New York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple.” Okay! if you got the Big Apple or Gotham give yourself a score. :hi: :puter

Just for fun - perhaps even educational. :roll: 1. What can be broken but is never held? A promise 2. What was the former name of Sri Lanka? Ceylon 3. What is cynophobia? Fear of dogs 4. What is the name of the iconic small pedestrian bridge within the old golf course at St. Andrews, Scotland. The ...

All the best for your birthday Sarah. Enjoy your special day.

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette March 30, 1951 Death of Well-known Saltcoats Lady Mrs Agnes Allen, one of Saltcoats most respected citizens, has died at her home, 7 Hirst Place. She was 70 years of age. Born in Ballymena, she first settled in the town of Stevenston in 1907. "Granny Alle...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 7, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on September, 1861 A MEETING of the Town Council of Ardrossan was held in the Town Clerk's Chambers, Provost Barr presiding. The object of the meeting was to appoint an auditor to examine the trea...

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 31, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on September 1861 OF THE 300 looms in Saltcoats, not more than 90 are working and these are weaving a class of goods for which little remuneration is given. However, the harvest and Ardrossan Harbou...

Thanks to everyone for their kind wishes. Even had a card from King Charles and Camilla.

It was just after midnight into the new year of 1964 (a leap year) when she proposed to me in front of witnesses. I was a shy lad back then and believe I would have been a lost soul but for having this lovely Stevenston lassie in my life. It all started at a dance at the Castle Craigs. Wedding Photo...

Happy birthday to another (unrelated) McCallum.