Our latest look back into the Wee Paper's archives sees us travel back 20 years to see who was making the news in July 2004.

The chairman of VisitScotland, Mr Peter Lederer, literally flew into Largs last week by helicopter to visit local attractions such as the marina. Left to Right, standing - Ian Henderson, Whin Park Guest House, Carolyn Elder, Largs Yacht Haven, Tom Marshall, Haus Saron guest house, Lord Patrick Glasgow of Kelburn Country Centre, Janet Reuben, Chief Executive of Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board, John Kent, SportScotland. Seated, from left, Catriona Mackie, of the tourist board, Peter Lederer, and Councillor Elisabethe Marshall.The chairman of VisitScotland, Mr Peter Lederer, literally flew into Largs by helicopter to visit local attractions such as the marina. Left to Right, standing - Ian Henderson, Whin Park Guest House, Carolyn Elder, Largs Yacht Haven, Tom Marshall, Haus Saron guest house, Lord Patrick Glasgow of Kelburn Country Centre, Janet Reuben, Chief Executive of Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board, John Kent, SportScotland. Seated, from left, Catriona Mackie, of the tourist board, Peter Lederer, and Councillor Elisabethe Marshall. (Image: Newsquest)

THE Clipper, Eye of The Wind, sets sail across Fairlie bay. The spectacular looking vessel is 4376 tonnes and can carry as many as 120 passengers. The picture was taken by John Young of Millport.The Clipper, Eye of The Wind, sets sail across Fairlie bay. The spectacular looking vessel is 4376 tonnes and can carry as many as 120 passengers. The picture was taken by John Young of Millport. Image: John Young

Volunteers of the Fairlie Fairtrade group held a small get-together in Bay Street to promote the campaign for the village to get Fairtrade statusVolunteers of the Fairlie Fairtrade group held a small get-together in Bay Street to promote the campaign for the village to get Fairtrade status. (Image: Newsquest)

At the DA Hall in Millport Princess Anne unveiled the Scotia memorial plaque which later adorned the cairn opposite the Marine Biological StationAt the DA Hall in Millport, Princess Anne unveiled the Scotia memorial plaque which later adorned the cairn opposite the Marine Biological Station. (Image: Newsquest)

Brisbane Queen Natalie Gillespie gave the royal approval to the Clark Memorial Church Annual Summer Fete at the church halls.Brisbane Queen Natalie Gillespie gave the royal seal of approval to the Clark Memorial Church Annual Summer Fete at the church halls. (Image: Newsquest)

The Inverkip Playscheme provided plenty of fun summer activities during the holidays.The Inverkip Playscheme provided plenty of fun summer activities during the holidays. (Image: Newsquest)