It is 100 years since the Cenotaph, on the Esplanade, was first unveiled and a ceremony to mark the historic occasion was held.
A significant and poignant milestone in the history of Troon took place when a rededication ceremony was held at the town’s War Memorial.
Speeches were delivered by Andrew Girvan , ex Sgt Royal Artillery and RBL Troon President, Major David Dickson Deputy LL and Mr Iain Campbell . The Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band produced a stirring rendition of Flower of Scotland, before the Captains of Marr College, Megan Laughlin and Logan Roberts, recited Psalm 46- which began with ‘God is our refuge and our strength.’Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.
Provost Campbell addressed the assembled crowd before Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band played ‘Amazing Grace’ as the Lord Lieutenant of South Ayrshire, laid a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph.
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