THIS week we are taking a look back at the big pictures and headlines from across South Ayrshire during the 2008 festive season.

Do these photos bring back any memories?

Ayr Advertiser: Queen margaret

Pupils at Queen Margaret Academy enjoyed being allowed to skip their regular classes during their 2008 Christmas party.

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Ayr Advertiser: Dalmellington

The Dalmellington Band performed at Asda in Ayr the Saturday before Christmas 2008 and also did some bag packing as well as carol playing.

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Ayr Advertiser: Troon

Members of Troon Youth Club had a great time at their 2008 Christmas party.

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Ayr Advertiser: Marr

Pupils from Marr College visited the Scottish Parliament where they sat in on the last First Minister’s Question Time of 2008. Local MSP John Scott met up with the students during their visit, giving them a tour of the Parliament.

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Ayr Advertiser: Piper

A Ballantrae boy scooped a national photography competition in 2008 which aimed to inspire fellow asthmatic children. Conor Robertson, 12, was pictured playing the bagpipes on top of Carlock Hill by his grandfather.

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Ayr Advertiser: Prestwick's 2008 Boxing Day Dip raised funds for charity

Hundreds of people flocked to Prestwick’s shore for the annual Boxing Day Dip. The event was a huge fundraiser for cancer charity Clic Sargent.