A MAN from Australia is trying to locate his old friend from Ayr.

David Mace has been trying to trace Billy and Irene Paton for some time who lived in the town in 1967.

Mr Mace has bee searching for the couple for some time and has turned to the Ayr Advertiser Series and is asking for help to see if he can trace Mr Paton.

David said: "I have sent this enquiry as a last resort, you may be able to help me in locating a very old friend from long ago.

"Mr and Mrs Billy and Irene Paton were living in Ayr in 1967 and resided at 1, Dalmilling Road Ayr. I do know that They were expecting a baby in May 1967, and Billy Paton worked for Avery Scales.

"Billy was a very good footballer and played in Ayr not sure if it was Ayr United or not, Billy and his wife came to Newcastle Australia in 1965 and returned to Scotland in 1967.

"Billy had a Brother in Ayr Also, I would think they would be in their mid 70s now. If you could possibly locate them for me I would be most appreciative."

David Mace would be grateful if anyone with any information gets in touch with us via email editorial@ayradvertiser.co.uk or through our Facebook page.

The team will pass on any details that might help the man with his search.