Oral History: Running the ropes at Ardrossan harbour

After leaving school at the age of fifteen, Mr. Hamilton landed a job at Ardrossan Harbour, as a rope runner. In this video, Robert recalls his memories of working at Ardrossan’s harbour during its busiest days.

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Bobby Arnet he was my dads friend. He took me over to horse island. My dad and uncle worked in the docks as did my great grandfather. My dad was a Forman

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Guid Ayrshire tongue