There was certainly plenty going on in North Ayrshire back in June 2004, if these pictures are anything to go by.

Ardrossan Highland Games, and gala events in West Kilbride and Kilbirnie were just three of the events taking place in mid-June that year.

Who can you spot in these Herald photos from 20 years ago?

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Ardrossan Highland Games vice-chairwoman Brenda Johnstone presented Dusty Millar with his Chieftain’s crook, the traditional badge of office, as the 2004 event got underway.

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Youngsters from Hayocks Primary were visited by Scottish Water, who told them all about what a significant a part water plays in our daily lives.

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The Salvation Army’s George Steven Centre in Kilbirnie received a cash boost after Elspeth Clark, wife of centre manager David Clark, ran the gruelling London Marathon. The Saltcoats Police Station worker completed run to raise the fantastic sum of £1800.

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Youngsters at St Peter’s Children’s Centre in Ardrossan earned their crust when Warburtons bakers came to town. They all used their loaf during a healthy sandwich workshop that aimed to promote the role bread can play in a healthy diet.

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L/Cpl Galt was joined by two new local recruits – Ian Robson and Sean Hamilton – digging around in the ”minefield” at Kilbirnie’s fun day.

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West Kilbride’s Gala Queen Karis Smith is pictured with Princesses Lindsay Byers and Clare Shedden and Pages Kieran Paterson and Terry Hastie.