Take a look back at these pictures of what proved to be a sweltering summer 10 years ago.

Who can you spot in these shots from Irvine and Kilwinning in July 2013?

Irvine Times: St Mark's nursery graduates 2013

It would be time for the big school for these graduates from St Mark’s Nursery.

Irvine Times: Lawthorn Nursery graduates in 2013

And these Lawthorn Nursery pupils were looking forward to primary after graduating.

Irvine Times: Irvine Royal pupils visit the Maritime Museum in 2013

Irvine Royal Academy were part of a interdisciplinary exhibition of art and music at the revamped Scottish Maritime Museum. The pupils were able to discover all the treasure the museum had to offer when they stopped by during a school outing as part of their coursework.

Irvine Times: Our pet idol winner

Millie was the winner of the 2013 Irvine Times Pet Idol competition. Her owners would be presented with a 20”x30” canvas of their pet as a prize.

Irvine Times: Kilwinning fun day

The sun was shining on Eglinton Park while kids and their families enjoyed a special summer show. It was all for a production entitled Play on the Longest Day and was free for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their families to enjoy. Here's another pic of the fun event below.

Irvine Times: Kilwinning fun day