Over fifty community events to celebrate the Coronation took place in Ayrshire and Arran during the Coronation weekend. They included;

 

• Ceilidhs

• Afternoon teas

• Children’s parties

• Social events and Big Lunches in churches and care homes

• Village clean ups

• Street Parties

• Classic car show

• Street Fayre 

 

Many of the towns and villages were also decorated with bunting and flags.

 

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran Sheriff Iona S McDonald OBE said “I would like to express my sincere thanks to the organisers of all of these events. I am sure that they represent a lot of hard work behind the scenes to ensure that they were successful and fitting for this very special occasion” 

 

 

The Tattiehowkers Ceilidh Band played at a Community Ceilidh in Darvel

 

 

Newmilns celebrtaed with a range of activities