From the archives of the Ayrshire Post

25 YEARS AGO

The man with no name caused a flurry of excitement at Turnberry.

Superstar Clint Eastwood made several people’s say when he turned up for a game of golf on the famous championship course.

Clint was in Scotland for a private holiday and it is rumoured to look for a future film project based on the book ‘ Golf in the Kingdom ‘ starring Sean Connery.

Coming off the 18th green, Clint said: “I played a BAD game, but I really enjoyed it and the course is something else.”

50 YEARS AGO

A suggestion from the Magistrates’ Committee that the Freedom of the Royal Burgh of Ayr be conferred on both Sir Thomas Moore, former conservatire MP for the constituency, and Lieutenant Commander John Hamilton, formerly of Rozelle, was unanimously adopted by Ayr Town Council on Monday.

Lt Cmr Hamilton gifted the mansion, gardens and woodland at Rozelle Estate for the community of Ayr as an open- air and recreational centre.

100 YEARS AGO

Ayr Town Council have resolved not to grant an application for the use of the Town Hall for a boxing performance.

A rare occurence is reported from Barr. A blackfaced ewe belonging to Doughty Farm has given birth to twins - one a blackfaced lamb and the other a cross. Old shepherds are agreed this is a first for the upland parish.

The rescue of a boy from drowning in Ayr Harbour by David McLean, a discharged soldier, is being reported to the Carnegie Hero Fund trustees for gallantry..