THIS week, we look back at the Ayr Advertiser's photos and stories from September 2009.

Who can you spot in these South Ayrshire pics from 15 years ago?

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr College student chefs Iona Kan and Stuart Ritchie won the Nations Cup Student Culinary Competition in September 2009. The pair, pictured with lecturer Norman Robertson, would go on to compete in the world final in October that year.

(Image: Newsquest) Four year old Lucy McNally from Prestwick was the youngest winner of the 2009 ‘Friends of the Maclaurin’ children’s competition. She is pictured with chairman Gordon Wilson and fellow winners Blair Wallace from Irvine and Ivo Wright from Wigton.

(Image: Newsquest) Jockey Frankie Detorri realised a lifetime's ambition in September 2009, landing the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup. The popular Italian rode Jimmy Styles, a 14/1 shot, to win by a head.

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr Ice Rink held a Come Try day in September. Head coach of Ayr Curling Club Mike Shaw is pictured with Katie McDowall, 12, from Maybole on the ice along with fellow curlers.

(Image: Newsquest) Troon Scout Group leader David Mathieson was presented with the Silver Wolf award by Chief Commissioner Eleanor Lyall in September 2009. Having served the group since 1962, his award was for ‘services to Scouting of the most exceptional nature’.

(Image: Newsquest) These Kingcase Primary pupils had a brilliant time at the school’s 2009 coffee morning for Clic Sergent.