THIS weekend, we're looking back at the South Ayrshire headlines and photos from October 2014.

Can you spot any familiar faces in these pics from 10 years ago?

(Image: Newsquest) There was plenty to sing about in Barrhill back in 2014 as children welcomed the official opening of their new look primary school after a £1.3million year-long upgrade. These pupils were preparing to sing at the ceremony.

(Image: Newsquest) Move over Gretna Green – South Ayrshire was fast becoming the new destination for runaway couples in 2014. Fay and Graham Cowan, owners of five-star Glenapp Castle, said they had been booked for seven elopements that year.

(Image: Newsquest) Singer Joan Armatrading took to the stage of Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre in October 2014. There were rumours that it could be the Love and Affection writer’s last tour.

(Image: Newsquest) Students from local theatre school Razzamataz sang, danced and acted in their best onesies and snuggly pyjamas to raise money for a new charity to help young performers through college. The school launched the Future Fund charity to help finance a scholarship to train at a performing arts college in October 2014.

(Image: Newsquest) A painting of Alex Salmond raised £51,500 for Prestwick’s CLIC Sargent holiday home. Artist Gerard Burns, who created the piece, headed to Malcom Sargent House in October to present a cheque along with the First Minister.

(Image: Newsquest) As part of south Ayrshire Council’s Cultural Rucksack Programme, the P5-7 pupils of Sacred Heart Primary school in Girvan were treated to a workshop on African drumming in October 2014.