Legendary cannibal Sawney Bean and Ayrshire's own Rabbie Burns feature this week as we look back at the Advertiser's stories and pics from 20 years ago.

Do you remember these stories from July 2004? Or do you recognise any relatives or old pals in the photos?

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Ancient human remains were found during an archaeological dig within the caves beneath Culzean Castle in July 2004. The discovery by a Channel 4 team, pictured, caused experts to wonder if they could be linked to the legend of cannibal Sawney Bean, who is rumoured to have lived in the caves in the 16th century.

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A surveying chain belonging to Robert Burns was linked together for the first time in 200 years when an important collection of his works was unveiled at Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway in July 2004.

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Green-fingered Troon councillor Peter Convery regenerated a street in the town with beautiful trees, plants and shrubs in summer 2004. He decided to spruce up Ayr Street as part of his Community Enhancement Scheme.

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Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MSP Cathy Jamieson joined Ayr United Girl’s football team in Dunfermline in July 2004 as they competed in the national finals of the Bank of Scotland Midnight League.

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Troon Bowling Club held a coffee morning in July 2004 and there were plenty of events on offer to whet the appetite of local sportsmen. Members Ward Shields, Gordon Hill and John Doak are pictured playing target bowls.

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Meet the 2004 principal prizewinners from Wellington School in Ayr.