A look back at the Times stories and pics from 25 years ago

Who do you recognise in these Irvine and Kilwinning photos from 25 years ago?

Choir practice at John Galt Primary (Image: Newsquest)

These John Galt Primary pupils were in fine voice when Mrs Degomez from Irvine Royal Academy dropped by for a choir session in January 2001.

A Burns lesson at Greenwood Academy (Image: Newsquest)

Greenwood Academy pupils learned all about Robert Burns’ time in the town, with help from English and History teacher Debbie Brotherton in 2001.

The Kilwinning Academy pupils present the cheque (Image: Newsquest)

Kilwinning Academy pupils raised £250 for the Ayrshire branch of Heartstart and handed over the cash to the charity’s Mike Rennie in January 2001.

MP Brian Donohoe congratulates the apprentices (Image: Newsquest)

Central Ayrshire MP Brian Donohoe met up with four new modern apprentices at the Rockware Glass factory in January 2001.

Playtime at Beechwood Nursery (Image: Newsquest)

The Times photographer paid a visit to Beechwood Nursery, based at Ayrshire Central Hospital in early 2001 to find Emma Reilly, Kieran Breen, Ross Stewart and Blair Wilson enjoying some quality play time.

These Annick Primary pupils got to grips with a python in 2001 (Image: Newsquest)

Annick Primary pupils Stephanie Logan, Eve Cameron and Adam Lennon got up close and personal with a python in January 2001. The P6 pupils met the reptile during a visit from expert Michael Middleton who also brought along some scary looking spiders.