Local History

A ghost walk in Cumnock during Hallowe'en 2004

Looking back: The Chronicle's big stories and pics from November 2004

Hallowe'en fun for Netherthird Primary pupils in 2014

Hallowe'en fun for Netherthird Primary pupils in 2014

Looking back: Hallowe'en and firework fun from November 2014

Greenmill Nursery pupils pictured in 2004

Greenmill Nursery pupils pictured in 2004

Looking back 20 years to the Chronicle photos from 2004

These Cumnock Stagecoach employees were given long service awards in 2009

These Cumnock Stagecoach employees were given long service awards in 2009

Looking back at the Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from Autumn 2009

It's your chance to get behind the controls.

It's your chance to get behind the controls.

Rare locomotive driving experience on offer at Doon Valley Railway

Catrine Primary pupils get dressed up for their 2004 book fair

Catrine Primary pupils get dressed up for their 2004 book fair

Looking back: The big Cumnock and Doon Valley stories and pics from October 2004

St Patrick's Primary pupils marked Talbot's centenary year

St Patrick's Primary pupils marked Talbot's centenary year

Looking back: Find out what made the Chronicle's headlines 15 years ago

St Patrick's P1

St Patrick's P1

Our last look at the Cumnock and Doon Valley P1 classes from 15 years ago

Ayrshire Heroes

Ayrshire Heroes

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Ayrshire Heroes: With a politician, football star, leading poet and a comedian

The Mauchline P1B class from 2009

The Mauchline P1B class from 2009

Here's our second look back at the Chronicle's Primary 1 photos from 2009

Cumnock and District Pipe Band show off their 2004 trophies

Cumnock and District Pipe Band show off their 2004 trophies

Looking back: The Chronicle's top stories and pics from October 2004

Parents got a chance to check out the lunch menus at Logan Primary in 2009

Parents got a chance to check out the lunch menus at Logan Primary in 2009

Looking back: The big Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from September 2009

Staff at the former Ballochmyle Hospital

Staff at the former Ballochmyle Hospital

Old photos from the former Ballochmyle Hospital bring back memories

Looking back at the new P1 classes in Cumnock and Doon Valley from 2009

Pudsey Bear and news presenter Jackie Bird came to Catrine in September 2004. See below for more...

Pudsey Bear and news presenter Jackie Bird came to Catrine in September 2004. See below for more...

Looking back: What made the Chronicle headlines back in September 2004?

Ayrshire is full of unique words and phrases

Ayrshire is full of unique words and phrases

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Ayrshire's favourite words and expressions as voted by our readers

Senior Scottish Labour MSPs visit the bust of Kier Hardie in Cumnock on the eve of the independence referendum in 2014

Senior Scottish Labour MSPs visit the bust of Kier Hardie in Cumnock on the eve of the independence referendum in 2014

Looking back: The Cumnock and Doon Valley news from September 2014

Muirkirk Primary pupils paid a visit to the Spireslack Opencast in 2004

Muirkirk Primary pupils paid a visit to the Spireslack Opencast in 2004

Looking back: Find out what made the Chronicle headlines in September 2004

Mauchline and District Pipe Band enjoyed great success in 2009

Mauchline and District Pipe Band enjoyed great success in 2009

Looking back: The top Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from September 2009

Oasis fans loved the Irvine gig

Oasis fans loved the Irvine gig

Memories of the weekend when Oasis hit Ayrshire in 1995 will live forever

These dancers starred in the 2004 Talbot Gala

These dancers starred in the 2004 Talbot Gala

Looking back: Summer fun in Cumnock and the Doon Valley in 2004

Ayrshire's heroes

Ayrshire's heroes

Ayrshire Heroes: A look at the county's most famous names, past and present

The Fusion Dance troupe at the 2009 Cumnock Juniors Fun Day

The Fusion Dance troupe at the 2009 Cumnock Juniors Fun Day

Looking back: The big Chronicle photos and stories from 15 years ago

Our final look back at the P1 classes in the Cumnock and Doon Valley from 2014

The Cumnock Gala Day royal party in 2004

The Cumnock Gala Day royal party in 2004

Looking back: Gala fun, a Russian invasion and dance school success in 2004

Wet sponge laughs at the New Cumnock fun day in 2009

Wet sponge laughs at the New Cumnock fun day in 2009

Looking back: The big Chronicle photos from August 2009

Miners went on strike in Cumnock and across the UK's coalfield communities in 1984.

Miners went on strike in Cumnock and across the UK's coalfield communities in 1984.

Green energy is key to our better future, says SNP councillor and former miner

A look back at the Cumnock and Doon Valley P1 pupils from 2014

Netherthird and Barshare pupils studied World War One in 2014

Netherthird and Barshare pupils studied World War One in 2014

Looking back at the big Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from summer 2014

Kids at Cumnock's Yipworld project got some drama lessons in 2004

Kids at Cumnock's Yipworld project got some drama lessons in 2004

Looking back at the big Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from 20 years ago

Auchinleck Primary's prizewinners in 2009

Auchinleck Primary's prizewinners in 2009

Looking back: The Chronicle's big stories and pics from July 2009

Ayrshire vintage vehicle road run.

Ayrshire vintage vehicle road run.

PICTURES: Ayrshire vintage vehicle road run returns to streets of Cumnock

The Catrine Primary prizewinners in July 2004

The Catrine Primary prizewinners in July 2004

Looking back: The top Chronicle stories and pics from back in July 2004

Kilmarnock Cross in 1950

Kilmarnock Cross in 1950

New book shows the fascinating lost history of Kilmarnock

Auchinleck Nursery youngsters at the opening of their eco garden in 2009

Auchinleck Nursery youngsters at the opening of their eco garden in 2009

Looking back: Summer fun pics from Cumnock and Doon Valley in 2009

Cumnock Academy's senior prizewinners in 2004

Cumnock Academy's senior prizewinners in 2004

Looking back at the Chronicle's photos and headlines from July 2004

2nd Cumnock Brownies had a lot to celebrate in June 2014

2nd Cumnock Brownies had a lot to celebrate in June 2014

Looking back: The Queen's Baton arrived in Cumnock and Doon Valley in 2014

Cumnock students staged a fashion show in June 2004

Cumnock students staged a fashion show in June 2004

Fashion shows and school closure protests: The Chronicle's headlines in June 2004

St Xavier's P7 in 2014

St Xavier's P7 in 2014

Looking back at Cumnock and the Doon Valley's school leaver photos from 2014

The Netherthird P7 class in 2014

The Netherthird P7 class in 2014

Who can you spot in these primary leavers pics from 10 years ago?

The 2014 Mauchline Holy Fair saw locals urged to sing the pledge against the 'demon drink'

The 2014 Mauchline Holy Fair saw locals urged to sing the pledge against the 'demon drink'

Looking Back: The big stories and best photos from the Chronicle 10 years ago

Take a look at the Chronicle's Primary 7 school leavers photos from 10 years ago

Auchinleck Brass Band at the Mauchline Holy Fair 2004

Auchinleck Brass Band at the Mauchline Holy Fair 2004

Looking back: The top stories and pics from the Chronicle in June 2004

The tennis courts spotted at the top left of the image.

The tennis courts spotted at the top left of the image.

Hopes to bring back former favourite to Woodroad as part of future plans

Logan Primary pupils perform an Egyptian dance in 2009

Logan Primary pupils perform an Egyptian dance in 2009

Looking back: What made the Chronicle's headlines in May 2009?

These Sorn Primary 7 pupils were getting ready to move to the big school in 2004

These Sorn Primary 7 pupils were getting ready to move to the big school in 2004

Looking back: The top stories and photos from Cumnock and Doon Valley in 2004

A full sized replica of a WW1 tank was heading to Mauchline Holy Fair in 2014

A full sized replica of a WW1 tank was heading to Mauchline Holy Fair in 2014

Looking back: The big Chronicle stories and photos from 10 years ago

Logan Primary's head teacher moved on in May 2004 (see below)

Logan Primary's head teacher moved on in May 2004 (see below)

Looking back: The best pics and stories from the Chronicle in May 2004

Cumnock's Go-Kidz head to the theatre in April 2009

Cumnock's Go-Kidz head to the theatre in April 2009

Looking back: The big stories and pics from the Chronicle in April 2004

Ochiltree's community concert in April 2004

Ochiltree's community concert in April 2004

Looking back: The big pictures and stories from the Chronicle from 20 years ago

Jamaican Olympic sprint hero Anthony Davis paid a visit to Barshare Primary in 2014

Jamaican Olympic sprint hero Anthony Davis paid a visit to Barshare Primary in 2014

Looking back at the photos and stories featured in the Chronicle 10 years ago

Auchinleck Academy boy's team, pictured here with some Killie stars, enjoyed success in 2004. See below.

Auchinleck Academy boy's team, pictured here with some Killie stars, enjoyed success in 2004. See below.

Looking back: What made the Chronicle's headlines in April 2004?

Auchinleck Nursery pupils met some critters in March 2009

Auchinleck Nursery pupils met some critters in March 2009

Looking back: Who do you recognise in these Cumnock area pics from 2009?

PHOTOS: Take a trip down memory lane as we look back at the story of Butlin's in Ayr