Who can you spot in these South Ayrshire photos first published 20 years ago this week?
(Image: Newsquest) A Doonfoot mum told of her relief after her newly-wed daughter, thought to have perished in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster, called to let her know she was safe. Grace Johnston’s daughter Gaynor, 27, was on honeymoon in Thailand with husband Christopher Mullen, pictured, when the killer waves hit the idyllic travellers’ hotspot.
(Image: Newsquest) Tiny Erin Craig staged a Ne’erday surprise for her mum and dad, Dawn and Garry, when she decided to arrive five weeks early. And Erin, from Ayr, who arrived just 35 minutes into January 1, earned herself the title of the first Ayrshire baby of 2005.
(Image: Newsquest) Troon golfing legend Colin Montgomerie, 43, was awarded an OBE in the 2005 New Year’s Honours List.
(Image: Newsquest) Crosshill Primary pupils brought a taste of Christmas past to family and friends when they performed A Victorian Christmas on the final day of term in 2004.
(Image: Newsquest) Muirhead Community School pupils were delighted to meet Santa at their Christmas Fayre in late 2004.
(Image: Newsquest) Glenburn primary one pupils at enjoyed a fantastic Christmas party at the end of 2004.