The year is nearly over - so we thought this would be a great time to look back at some of our best photos and new stories from 2023.
Today, we revisit some of our articles from May to August - with one more instalment to follow in the New Year...
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Ayrshire College students walked from Kilwinning to Kilmarnock in May in memory of Ayr wrestler Lionheart, raising funds for mental health charities.
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The marvellous Ayr County Show returned in May, bringing big crowds to see the livestock as well as the stalls, fun and games on the day.
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Ayr fitness fanatic Martin Boyle set out on a 10k swim of Loch Doon and a 65km run alongside the River Ayr, from Glenbuck to the sea, to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice charity.
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Big crowds flocked to Victory Park in Girvan for the 40th Carrick Lowland Gathering in June.
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Troon Gala Gueen Naimh Wylie was crowned by Joe Miller.
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The Swords of Dalriada battle re-enactors were stars at the Prestwick Prom in August.
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