WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE VISITED.....?

[TheTeslarian]

My gran passed away recently. To say she had a good innings would be an understatement. She was 99. Born in 1909.

She went to school with Molly and Tom Weir. Her brother William, (my great uncle), a dedicated early recreational walker, often accompanied Tom Weir to Ayrshire when they were both young men. Irvine to Troon was a favourite but Ardrossan and Saltcoats was a must.

Tam Weir wasn't hugely famous, but he should have been. If he had been born earlier, I reckon he would have been a Muir or a Hutton.

My gran's name was Isa Morton nee Paterson (1909-2009). My great uncle was William Paterson, who was a few years younger.

[danmac]

Hi Meg
I seem to remember being one of the school kids waving my flag for Elizabeth 1 (please note FIRST if you are a Scotsman. or wasn't too busy blowing up pillarboxes with E2R on them?)
Tony

[John Donnelly]

Hi all,

sorry for the confusion. Of course it was Buffalo-Bill Cody.

- Today's deliberate mistake to see whether you were all asleep !!!

JD.

[Penny Tray]

The Teslarian,

I loved Tom Weir programmes on TV. He was so down to earth and a great communicatior. And I think the first book I ever read from cover to cover was "SHOES WERE FOR SUNDAYS" by Molly. A great wee read and reflection on an upbringing on the north side of Glasgow. I recommend it.

[TheTeslarian]

I've got his DVD collection.

I always make sure the kids get a bit of Tam every so often.

[Alexmac442]

Wonder if anyone else remembers this, I was at the top of Glasgow street and watched Nikita Kruschev go past in a car convoy after he had visited Hunterston power station. Don't remember the year though.

[Penny Tray]

Alex,

Niceto see you posting.

We had previously decided Kosygin had visited Hunterston and then drove through the three towns en route to Troon for lunch before attending a Kilmarnock -v- Rangers match at Rugby Park.

Did Kruschev definitely visit too?

[wellparkno9]

Hi, I think it was about 1958 or '59??? Sam.

[Alexmac442]

Hi Penny tray, Yes it is my old memory playing up again, It was Kosygin now I remember. Still don't know when.
Alex

[BobP]

This might be a new topic but thought I would through it in for a puzzle. Not famous, but possible infamous who lived in three towns.

I`ll start off by saying that a couple of years ago I was researching something totally unrelated to the three towns and recall coming across a reference to the fact that one of the conspirators in the Hitler assassination plot was
born in Montgomery St Ardrossan Can`t remember the name but thought it might intrigue some

Bobp

[Meg]

I remember going to the Ingledeen to see the Humblebums - Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly - and I watched the recording of Tutti Fruiti when the Majestics were staying over at Elwood House before travelling to Arran on their "world tour!" - Richard Wilson, Katy Murphy, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson, Richard Wilson, and Maurice Roeves were all there. Lulu also appeared at the Ingledeen with the Lovers - missed that one, I was underage!

Meg

[bobbydarg]

I Played in a band in the 60s called the KRAZE we backed Lulu that night, if i remember corectly it was new year.