AS we entered March, we did so with some hope.
Vaccines have been rapidly rolled out across Ayrshire with almost 50 per cent of the local population receiving their first jag.
Warmer weather, lighter nights and the first flowers of spring give us all a much needed boost - and when the sky decides to boast an array of colours, you'd have to be the Grinch not to enjoy the allure of the Firth of Clyde, Arran and the sunsets we are so lucky to get.
Last night was special, on any social media channel, you'd be hard pushed not to see an image or two of the orange, purple and radiant skies across the Three Towns.
Luckily our Camera Club members were on hand to capture the moment and here are some of the best...
By Barbara McGookin
By Amy Monaghan
By Daniel Davison
By Gordon McBlain
By Kim Coltart
By Louise Joyce
By Marion McGinn
By Rebekkah Aitken
By Rhona Spence
By Sammie Davies
By Sharon Dalgoutte
By Susan Bamford
Each week we feature the best photos from our Camera Club in print. Be sure to pick up your copy of the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald on Wednesday to see more brilliant snaps from the local area, out every Wednesday.
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