This week we take a trip down memory lane to the big South Ayrshire stories and pics from 20 years ago.

And July 2004 was a busy time indeed, with the Royal Open returning to Troon and some splendid gala day events.

Who can you spot in these pics?

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An Ayr anaesthetist became the first person in South Ayrshire to go through a Citizenship Ceremony back in July 2004. Dr Joellene Mitchell, originally from New Zealand, was welcomed by Provost Gordon McKenzie in the landmark ceremony. The event marks the final step in a person becoming a British citizen.

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More than £30 million was expected to pour into South Ayrshire in July 2004, as 180,000 tourists gathered for the Open at Royal Troon. Last minute work on the giant stands and scoreboard at the golf course was being carried out before the tournament began.

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Provost Gordon McKenzie attended the unveiling of more than 60 new hanging baskets in Troon town centre just in time for the 2004 Open Championship in the town.

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Local MSP Cathy Jamieson attended a meeting between Dailly Angling Club, SEPA and the Coal Authority to discuss issues regarding fishing on the River Girvan. The meeting was intended to address concerns expressed by anglers regarding possible discharges into the river from the Dalquharran mine site.

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Colmonell Gala Queen Stephanie Challis and lady in waiting Caroline McCabe let off 400 balloons at the big event in 2004.

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An Ayr mum was the brains behind a new set of books based on Balamory. Bargain Books manager Liz Thorburn had two sons, Mark, five, and Lee, three, who were crazy about the BBC show and their mum landed a deal with Random Books.