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Dalry Heritage Trail


DCDH are applying for funds to set up a heritage trail in Dalry but what we have discovered during this process is that there is so much that we are unable to include in this trail because so much of our heritage has gone, there's nothing left for anyone to see. I was in Irvine and noticed many reminders of their heritage that were  "Written In Stone" and thought it was something that we might be able to do as part of Garnock Connections.　
 
 

"Written In Stone" heritage in the town centre and at various locations around the town will highlight our lost heritage, encourage the people reading it to find out more about their town and I am sure we will be able to display some very interesting facts about Dalry.

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