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Nostalgic memories of Troon's local history

Share your own memories of Troon and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Cross Street, Ayr
Cross Street in Ayr became King Street It underwent changes bit is still King Street in 2015
cross street ayr
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Added 11 August 2015

Cross Street Ayr
my grt gran lived at 99 cross street ayr,my grandad was born in that house he was william kelly his 2 sisters susanand mary my gt grandparents were sarah and john kelly, cant seem to find cross st have been in ayr looking for it but no luck anyone know where it was in 1900.
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Added 25 May 2014

Templehill Troon
Looking to see if anyone remembers my dad or uncle, Andrew (born 1941) and James (approx 1938) (Jimmy) Humble. Their mother's name was Marjorie and father (also James) and they had a daughter who died aged 7, Maria, who was born in approx 1930. Lived in Templehill Troon. They later moved to Glasgow, but not sure what year.
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Added 24 January 2014

An American In Barassie
I lived at 51 Becah Road, Barassie, Troon. My step-father was in the U.S. Air Force and stationed at Prestwiick. I remember the gentleman who lived on the ground floor of our house. His name I think was George Mullin. We lived on the top floor. He and I used to go for long walks on the beach and the golf course. I can remember taking tea and having ices. He was a marvelous man. I believe he was ...see more
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Added 15 April 2011

Smugglers Inn Troon
Hi, I remember the Smugglers Inn on Portland Street when it was owned by Harry Scoffin, what a character, he had a large handlebar moustache like Jimmy Edwards. For those who can remember him, he came from Plockton, he had a tape of 'God Save the Queen' which he used to stick on and all the longhairs including me had to stand to attention or he said you were out the the door. Nobody tested him, he ...see more
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Added 14 September 2010

What Happend To Barassie

I remember my childhood, going to the chippy and playing on the beach, everyone was nice and happy. I still live in Barassie but now all I think of is how dull it has become with new buildings everywhere (some better than others ). My grandparents have lived in Troon/Barassie now for nearly 40 years and say things have never been the same, it has gone from bad to worse. It might seem as though I ...see more
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Added 05 November 2009