THIS week, we take a look back at the South Ayrshire stories and photos from November 2004.

Can you spot any familiar faces in these pics from 20 years ago?

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr man David Stewart, the Malt Master with Glenfiddich Whisky, was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix of Gastronomy by the British Academy of Gastronomes at their 2004 dinner at The Dorchester Hotel in London.

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr College student Scott Weir was really cleaning up in the world of business in 2004. The 24-year-old celebrated his Hospitality Student of the Year Award at the College by launching his own business venture, Steam Solutions.

(Image: Newsquest) Girvan came alive with the annual festival of light, which drew huge crowds to the town in November 2004.

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr’s Opportunities In Retirement Photography Group held their first ever exhibition in Ayr’s Carnegie Library in 2004.

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr college students marked their 2004 success in accountancy exams by attending a presentation ceremony, where they received their course certificates.