Ayr Road
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Ayr Road by Richard Webb as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Richard Webb Taken: 23 Jun 2011
The A70 was closed at Ravenstruther, so was quiet except for the coal lorries. The hoarding has been there for several years and reflects the fact that this is dairy farming country. There are others calling for "fair trade" for dairy farmers who have been struggling with low prices paid by retailers.