Irvine was officially designated as a "New Town" in 1966, the fifth and last to be developed in Scotland and the only 'new town' to be located on the coast. This section will detail some of the developments that took place during this time, and those that did not take place at all.

The River Irvine, the Low Green, Trinity Church, the Water Bridge and the Fullarton Flats (dumb idea of Irvine Town Council) circa 1970 - by Crawford Fulton

Cochrane's Ironmongers (formerly Glen's, timber products), East Road. - by Crawford Fulton
This photo was taken by George McMaster.

The upper Bridgegate looking east circa 1970 - by Crawford Fulton