From the archives of the Ayrshire Post

25 YEARS AGO

An Ayrshire firefighter has landed a top job in West Dunbartonshire.

Philip Robinson, who joined the Ayrshire Fire Brigade in 1972, is to take on a new role as West Dunbartonshire’s new fire chief.

Mr Robinson now heads the North Command of the Brigade, which covers the areas of Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.

In 1992 he was promoted to Deputy Divisional Commander of D Division, which covers Ayrshire.

50 YEARS AGO

Glenapp Castle is on the lookout for an experienced second gardener.

The successful applicant will be required to work at the castle wall, terraced gardens and ornamental grounds.

There are good wages and accommodation is contained within a three-bedroomed house. A married man is preferred. Occasional work in the castle is available for the wife.

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CORRECTION

In our Memory Lane edition of February 16, we published a picture of the Ayr Speed Skating Club from the 1950s.

We also told how Glen Henderson was part of the club team which broke the world three-mile relay record. Glen was the British quarter-mile speed skating record holder.

We are happy to clarify that the three-mile relay team included John Hunter, Robert Pettigrew, Alex Connell and Albert McNicol.