Ayrshire nostalgia: Memories of Largs fashion retailers in 1996

Scotland were competing in the Euro football Championships being held in England but were knocked out despite a spectacular long range Ally McCoist strike versus Switzerland.

At the cinema, Madonna was starring as Eva Peron in Evita, and Tom Cruise was embarking on his first of the Mission Impossible franchise, while Oasis hit the top of the charts with 'Don't Look Back in Anger'.

Kelburn end of year show (Image: Newsquest)

Kelburn Primary School pupils were all lined up for their big summer theatre production end of year show.

Geraldine of Coast to Coast (Image: Newsquest)

You could have popped around to Coast to Coast in the town centre for all your latest fashion needs, with Geraldine showing you around.

First Aid Certificate presentations Largs (Image: Newsquest)

And First Aid certificate presentation winnners were also pictured in the paper including the late David McDonald who went on to become a First Responder for many years.

Youth exchange at Nardinis (Image: Newsquest)

Youth exchange overseas visitors and local teenagers were pictured in Nardini's Cafe with director Fabby Nardini. From left, Stuart McGregor, Ross Irvin, Jordan Papadopoulos, Mr Fabbi Nardini, Andrew McGregor, Claire Connell, Luca Corte Rappis, Nadine Hilti, and Carolien Plaisier.

In vogue - Etoile premises at Largs Yacht Haven (Image: Newsquest)

And it was all smiles at Etoile at Largs Yacht Haven with Natalie and Anne McGuire. Etoile also put on a number of fashion shows in the area.