A look back at some great Times pics from 20 years ago

Remember these Irvine and Kilwinning pics from April 2006?

JIm shows off his Medda tattoo before the big match (Image: Newsquest)

Die-hard Irvine Meadow fan Jim Waddell, 37, got a tattoo of the club crest on his arm, just ahead of his team’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Bathgate in April 2006.

Didn't Hugh do well on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire... (Image: Newsquest)

Kilwinning man Hugh McIver came home with £8,000 after an appearance on hit show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire in 2006. The retired policeman is pictured receiving his cheque from host Chris Tarrant.

The 2006 Fullarton Bowling Club opening (Image: Newsquest)

Members of Fullarton Bowling Club turned out in force for the opening of the 2006 season. President’s wife Jean Murray threw the first jack, watched by husband Robert.

The Kilwinning curlers show off their array of trophies in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

Kilwinning Eglinton Curling Club brought the curtain down on a successful season with their annual prize presentation at the Burnhouse Manor Hotel in 2006.

The Irvine Royal pupils at Dreghorn Fire Station in April 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

These Irvine Royal Academy pupils got a taste of the front line with the fire brigade in April 2006. They visited Dreghorn Fire station to take part in a training exercise where they helped drag a casualty from a car crash and administered CPR.

Young musicians from North Ayrshire hit the stage at the Magnum in April 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

The Magnum Leisure Centre was rocking in April 2006 when several young bands hit the stage. It was part of North Ayrshire Council’s Rock the Room showcase.