A look back at the Irvine Times stories from 10 years ago

There was plenty going on in Irvine and Kilwinning as these pictures show.

Council leader Willie Gibson and Bill Donald with the Scottish Open trophy (Image: Newsquest)

North Ayrshire Council pledged £75,000 to improve Dundonald Links ahead of the course hosting the 2017 Scottish Open. Council leader Willie Gibson and Dundonald’s Bill Donald are pictured with the trophy.

The Kilwinning volunteers at the clean-up (Image: Newsquest)

Big hearted Kilwinning volunteers took to the streets for a major clean up in May 2016. The National Cycle Route between the town and Irvine was left a better looking thanks to the efforts of Promoting Kilwinning and the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Irvine honours author John Galt (Image: Newsquest)

The birthday of author John Galt was celebrated with a commemorative wreath laid at the site of his former home in Irvine High Street in May 2016.  Provost Joan Sturgeon and Ian McGhee, secretary of the John Galt Society, did the honours.

Some of the Dreghorn summer show stars (Image: Newsquest)

Dreghorn P6-7 pupils performed a fantastic summer show, including dance and music, in May 2016.

Ruth won the Cunninghame South seat in 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

The SNP’s Ruth Maguire became the new Cunninghame Souuth MSP after Scotland went to the polls in May 2016.

Irvine Beach Park's big clean up in May 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

Volunteers flocked to the Pilot House at Irvine Beach in May 2016 for a big clean up operation before the summer season.