Popular butchers rises from the ashes after huge blaze
Davy said: “The only blessing is that everyone was okay because it could have been a whole lot worse.
“The ferocity of it could have really hurt somebody, so I’m really grateful for that.”
Now five months on the butcher is delighted to have been able to reopen so quickly.
He has already been able to start taking Christmas orders – and he’s thankful to all those that were there for him in his time of need.
He added: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me through this traumatic time which is thankfully now past.
“A big thank to my family whose support has helped me to get back to where we belong; all my friends and customers for their help and good wishes.
“I would also like to thank James, Hamish and Ross at Dalduff; Jake and Margaret Nisbet from Sorn.
“Thanks as well to my shop neighbours, David Kiltie and Maybole and Ayr fire brigades who all helped everyone avoid serious injuries or worse on the day of the fire.
“A massive thank you to Billy Galloway from H20 plumbing for being project manager and a massive support – I couldn’t have got there without you Bill.
“A big thanks to John Jamieson, James Harper electricians, Paddy and Chris the joiners, oor Ross and Michael who all went over and above the call of duty to get the shop reinstated.
“I would also like to thank the painter who came in at the last minute and did a great job; he was that quiet the other workmen never knew he was there – cheers Andy Dowie.”