Ayrshire Field Of Heroes VE80, Honouring Courage and Community: Ena Allan Reflects on Wartime Life As Ayr marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day at the Cenotaph in Wellington Square, the air was filled not only with remembrance but with living history. Among the poignant tributes and respectful silences, one conversation stood out, a quiet but powerful reflection between Michael Hitchon MBE and Ena Allan, 92, a woman whose life story embodies the resilience and courage of a generation. In a heart

Dundonald Castle, located in South Ayrshire was constructed around 1371. Its initial owner was Robert II, a descendant of Robert the Bruce and the founder of the Stewart royal dynasty. He built the castle shortly after ascending the throne and eventually passed away there in 1390. While the castle continued to serve as a residence for nobility, it ceased being a royal residence by the 1590s. The Wallaces of Dundonald, who were the owners at that time, had moved to the nearby Auchans Castle. Inte